Presentation Transcript

1. STEM Activities for the Secondary Classroom RSAC ConferenceDecember 6, 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 PSAE practice 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 Web Site – www.mrdietrich.com
33. ICHS Math & Physics
34. ICHS Math & Physics
35. ICHS Math & Physics
36. ICHS Math & Physics