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Council Rock School District

Council Rock School District. WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE ?. WHO IS INVOLVED?. Who created the Challenge? http://www.youtube.com/user/CEFYBTC?feature=mhum Who sponsors the Challenge and other YBTC programs in this area? WE DO!. WHY PARTICIPATE?.

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Council Rock School District

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  1. Council Rock School District

  2. WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?

  3. WHO IS INVOLVED? Who created the Challenge? http://www.youtube.com/user/CEFYBTC?feature=mhum Who sponsors the Challenge and other YBTC programs in this area? WE DO!

  4. WHY PARTICIPATE? • Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) education is important! • According to the Nation’s Report Card, only 30% of 8th graders scored at proficient or above in science. • Our highly technical and fast-paced world needs scientific innovation.

  5. WHY PARTICIPATE? (cont.) • Exposes students to the fascinating world of chemistry. • Inspire future: • Chemists • Engineers • Industry Leaders • Doctors • Community Connection

  6. HOW DOES THE CHALLENEGE WORK?

  7. THE NATIONAL CHALLENGE

  8. WHAT ELSE DO YOU GET TO DO?

  9. Other YBTC Programs • Essential Elements • Professional development workshops • Utilizes a 5E inquiry-based model • Provides educators - our “essential elements” in education with a framework for using the YBTC programs in their classrooms • Activity Guides • Hands-on science lessons • Utilize common household materials • Grades K-4 and 5-8

  10. CONTACT INFORMATION Marissa Fuss mfuss@crsd.org Renee Devlin rdevlin@crsd.org Chemical Educational Foundation 1555 Wilson Blvd, Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22209 www.chemed.org Challenge@chemed.org

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