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STEM Conference August 15, 2011

STEM Activities for the Secondary Classroom. STEM Conference August 15, 2011. STEM Activities for the Secondary Classroom. Mr. Jason Dietrich Mathematics & Physics Illini Central High School jdietrich@illinicentral.org Dr. Bob Mann Mathematics Western Illinois University rr-mann@wiu.edu.

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STEM Conference August 15, 2011

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  1. STEM Activities for the Secondary Classroom STEM ConferenceAugust 15, 2011

  2. STEM Activities for the Secondary Classroom Mr. Jason DietrichMathematics & PhysicsIllini Central High Schooljdietrich@illinicentral.orgDr. Bob MannMathematicsWestern Illinois Universityrr-mann@wiu.edu

  3. Mr. Jason B. Dietrich • College Education • Bachelor of Science Degrees • Civil Engineering (UIUC 1991) • Electrical Engineering (Iowa State 1994) • Masters Degree • Education (UIUC 2002) • Additional Coursework • U of MN (Multiple Processor Computer Architecture) • EIU (Physics Renewable Energy) • ISU (Insurance Course) • WIU (Scientific Computing / Secondary Math Resources)

  4. Mr. Jason B. Dietrich • Engineering Experience • Parametric Engineer (Micron Semiconductor) • HP 4145 Parametric Analyzer • Keithley Capacitance Meter • National Instruments LabView Software • Test Engineer (emd/Benchmark Electronics) • HP 16550B Logic Analyzer • Stratus RISC Computers • Professional License (E.I.T.) • State of Illinois #061-023968 (Oct. 1991)

  5. Mr. Jason B. Dietrich • Industrial Experience • Engineering Technician (Huchinson Technologies) • GE 90/30 PLC Ladder Logic Programming • Lumonics 702JK Series Laser measurements • Electrician (Mueller Company) • Installation and Maintenance of 220-480 VAC 3-Phase motors, electrical equipment, relays, switches, conduit, and fuses • Installation of Allen-Bradley SLC 150 Programmable Controllers in Brass Foundry

  6. Mr. Jason B. Dietrich • Educational Experience • High School Teaching • Beardstown High School • Virginia High School • Illini Central High School • Courses Taught • Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Physics B • Sponsorships • ISU CeMaST Math & Science Symposium, WYSE, ICTM, Rube Goldberg (EOH UIUC), Scholastic Bowl, Bridge Competitions (Bradley Bridge Pals/ISPE Competitions), Real World Design Competition, Cougar News, IJAS Science Fair Competition, , Class Sponsor, Student Council

  7. Current ICHS Class Subjects • Algebra 2 • Pre-Calculus • AP Physics B • AP Calculus AB

  8. Solar Cells : STEM Topic • Initial Questions: • What is a Solar Cell ? • How do Solar Cells work ? • How efficient are Solar Cells?

  9. STEM Unit Organization • Educational Pedagogy based upon ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) Introductory Demonstrations Laboratory Demonstration TI-Calculator Activity LEGO Creation

  10. Solar Cells : STEM Topic Solar Cell Panel used as a DC Power Source

  11. STEM Unit Organization Lecture/ Discussion Written Assignments Web-Quest Problem/Solution Modeling

  12. Solar Cells : STEM Topic Sample Assignment Problem (From WebQuest)

  13. STEM Unit Organization Laboratory– Fully developed laboratory Experiments highlight fundamental ideas Provide basis for further experimental design problems

  14. Solar Cells : STEM Topic Short Circuit Current Measurement

  15. Solar Cells : STEM Topic Short Circuit Current Circuit

  16. Solar Cells : STEM Topic Output Power Measurement

  17. Solar Cells : STEM Topic Output Power Circuit

  18. Solar Cells : STEM Topic Data Table from Solar Cell Efficiency Lab

  19. STEM Unit Organization What can we do to improve the efficiency of a solar cell? Design Problem –

  20. Solar Cells : STEM Topic Sample Design Projects : Solar Tracker / Solar Elevator

  21. STEM Unit Organization Communicate/ Present Findings Science Fairs Engineering Open House Academic Competitions

  22. Solar Cells : STEM Topic STEM Days / Rube Goldberg / RWDC

  23. STEM Unit Organization Reflection – Evaluate Unit/Design Process Further Questions/Discussion

  24. Solar Cells : STEM Topic • Further Extensions: • How do fuel cells compare to solar cells? • Do they yield better efficiencies? • What about other alternative energy cells? • Maybe wind energy? • How do they work? • What is the power in and power out? • How efficient are they? How costly? • What can be done to improve efficiency???

  25. Solar Cells : STEM Topic • Further Questions: • Are there other types of Solar Cells (multiple layer, thin film, plastic/organic)? • How can efficiencies be improved? • How do different types of materials (compound semiconductors/direct band gap) alter Solar Cell efficiency? • Are there applications for Solar Cells to recover light in business/manufacturing environments?

  26. Other classroom STEM Activities(Along ASEE organization) • Solar Cells • Current-Voltage Charateristics • PEM Fuel Cells • Electrolyzer Characteristics/Efficiency • Power Supply Characteristics/Efficiency • Wind Turbines • Power Output vs Blades (Number & Airfoil Selection) • Power Output vs Blade Pitch • Robotic Control Systems • Solar Cells • Magnetic Fields • Light Intensity • Force • Temperature

  27. STEM Activities • Illinois State University CeMaST (Center for Math, Science, and Technology) Math & Science Symposium • WYSE – Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering (Written Examinations) • ICTM – Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (Written Examinations) • Engineering Open House (UIUC) Rube Goldberg Participant – Machine Design Competition • Bradley Bridge Pal Competition – Balsa Wood Bridge Design • ISPE Bridge Competition – Manilla File Folder Bridge Design • STEM/Solar Day – Science Exhibits (Telescope (Solar Filter), Telegraph, Telephone, Hydrogen R/C Car, Solar Elevator, Relay circuits, Guitar Pick Up, DC Motor Circuits. LEGO NXT Mindstorm Creations • 4-H National Youth Science Day – University based lab experiments ($900 award; I-Pad prize)

  28. Recent Grants • WeAreTeachers.com Grant • Provide educational experience using technology in the classroom (NXT Mindstorms Robotics Equipment) • ComEd/NEED Project “Change the World” Grant • Provide educational experience using renewable energy technology in the classroom (H2GO Hydrogen RC Car, Horizon PEM Fuel Cell Lab) • Illinois Clean Energy Grant • Installation of 1kW Solar Panels • Provide educational experience using renewable energy technology in the classroom (20 W Solar Panel) – 1.7 kW Wind Turbine (Awarded May 2011 – To Be Installed)

  29. 2011-2012 Objectives • Emphasize STEM literacy – vocabulary. • Emphasize students to communicate understanding. • Require students to maintain binders. • Provide students with PSAEpractice daily. • Provide WYSE/ICTM/Rube Goldberg/ISPE/Real World Design/Bradley Bridge Pal/ISU Symposium opportunities to students. • Use Engineering/Innovation Design Structure in forming curriculum.

  30. Educational Software • Mathematica 8.0/8.0.1 (Including WolframAlpha) • ModelSmart 2D & 3D – Bridge Analysis • GeoGebra - Geometrical/Computational Software v.3.2.47.0 • Logger Pro 3.8.4 (with Vernier Lab Quest & Emulator) • Pro/Engineer 5.0 (CreoElements) CAD (PTC Corporation) • FloEFD – Compuational Fluid Dynamics (Mentor Graphics Corporation) • LabView – LEGO Mindstorms Robot Data Logger/Program Editor • LEGO Digital Designer v. 4.1.7 • Stellarium v.0.10.6.1 • TI-84 & nSpire Emulators – (Texas Instruments Corp.)

  31. Web-Based Resources • PSAE Review Material • www.aleks.com • LEGO NXT Mindstorms • http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx • GeoGebra • http://www.geogebra.org/cms/ • Texas Instruments (Curriculum Materials) • http://education.ti.com/calculators/downloads/US/Activities/ • Stellarium • http://www.stellarium.org • Vernier Curriculum Materials • http://www.vernier.com • Mathematica Demonstrations Project • http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/ • http://www.wolframalpha.com • 5Spice Analysis v 1.64 • http://www.5spice.com/index.htm

  32. Hardware Resources • TI-30XIIS Solar Scientific Calculators • TI-83/Plus Graphing Calculators • TI Sensors/Probes/CBL 2 • Vernier Lab Quest • Vernier Sensors/Probes • LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robot • 9797 NXT Kit • e-mail : jdietrich@illinicentral.org

  33. ICHS Math & Physics

  34. ICHS Math & Physics

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  36. ICHS Math & Physics

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