Nanotechnology to the Rescue!

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1 Nanotechnology to the Rescue! Amie Verellen-Grubbs, Weston High School Alissa Agnello, North Seattle College June 25 th, 2015 SHINE: Seattle s Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education North Seattle College

2 Weston High School Located in Arlington, Washington About 200 students served through various programs Most students have not been successful in the traditional high school program for a variety of reasons Houses the district s STEM options to which students are bussed from the other sites to participate Staff compiled what we knew about the students we serve and then started researching best instructional practices to meet the specific needs of the students we served Resulted in correlation with STEM instructional practices- used Dayton Quality STEM Experience rubric

3 Weston High School In 2014/2015, we put an emphasis on developing hands-on, integrated STEM projects that focused on a RnD research question. Summer Pilot program Spring School wide program

4 Summer STEM Program Title: Arlington School District Summer STEM Experience 2014: Understanding Sustainable Energy through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math STEM STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Project-Based Learning A hands-on approach to learning Utilizes the research and design process What you will experience in the work place Presented with a problem/question and asked to find a solution Teachers guide your experience Summer STEM Program Is an integrated approach teaching multiple subjects using a guiding question. Students will utilize the research and design process to research different forms of green energy in order to develop a plan to reduce Arlington Public School s carbon footprint.

5 Guiding Question Using renewable/sustainable energy sources, how can we reduce our carbon footprint?

6 Mastery Learning Model and F.A.I.L. Mastery Learning Model Summer STEM Program will be utilizing the mastery learning model in which all students will be at or above standard prior to the end of the program. Activities and experiences will be provided to students surrounding five renewable energy resources. Students will use the knowledge gained from these activities and experiences to create a final project in which they will present to the community in a demonstration of learning the last evening of the program. Students will receive feedback throughout the program so that their presentation will be at or above standard prior to presentation. F.A.I.L never be afraid to fail it is only your First Attempt In Learning!

7 Summer STEM Program Daily Schedule Monday July 21st Tuesday July 22nd 8:00-9:00am Opening Ceremony 8:00-9:20am Session One 9:00-9:05am Break 9:20-9:25am Break 9:05-10:25am Session One 9:25-10:45am Session Two 10:25-10:30am Break 10:45-11:15am Lunch Break 10:30-11:50am Session Two 11:15am-12:35pm Session Three 11:50am-12:15pm Lunch Break 12:35-1:00pm Independent Research 12:15-1:00pm Independent Research Wednesday July 23rd Thursday July 24th 8:00am Busses leave WHS for 8:00-9:20am Session One Wild Horse Wind and 9:20-9:25am Break Solar Farm, Ellensburg 9:25-10:45am Session Two 10:45-11:15am Lunch Break 11:15am-12:35pm PUD Speaker Approx. 8:00pm Busses return to WHS 12:35-1:00pm Independent Research Friday July 25th Monday July 28th 8:00am Busses leave WHS for 8:00am Busses leave WHS for Rocky Reach Dam, Ferndale Ross and Diablo Dams Lynden Cascade Loop Outback Power, Arlington Approx. 8:00pm Busses return to WHS Approx. 5pm Busses return to WHS Tuesday July 29th Wednesday July 30th 8:00-8:15am Communicate Plan 3:00-5:00pm Finish and set-up project 8:15-9:00am PUD Speaker 9:00-9:05am Break 5:00-8:00pm Demonstration of Learning 9:05-10:45am Independent Research Parents and Public are 10:45-11:15am Lunch Break invited 11:15-1:00pm Independent Research

8 Final ProjectRubric Create a plan using a renewable/sustainable energy resource to reduce our carbon footprint in the Arlington Public School District. You will communicate this plan through a presentation utilizing visual aids and a sales pitch that will convince Arlington Public School administrators to choose your plan. The Final Project must be at standard. Using feedback from the rubric, students will have the opportunity to correct any portion of this assignment that is not at standard. Content: Detailed description and model of how your energy source works. Content: Cost analysis economic benefits of chosen renewable energy source. Below Standard The description and/or drawing is poor and/or does not accurately show how the energy source works. A limited report on the costs for set-up, how much will be saved and time to recuperate costs is evident in plan. Approaching Standard The description and/or drawing shows the basics of how the energy source works. A brief report on the costs for setup, how much will be saved and time to recuperate costs is evident in plan. At Standard A description and/or drawing are included in the presentation demonstrating how the energy source works. A detailed report on the costs for set-up, how much will be saved and time to recuperate costs is evident in plan. Exceeds Standard A detailed description and labeled drawing are included in the presentation demonstrating how the energy source works. An extensive report on the costs for set-up, how much will be saved and time to recuperate costs is evident in plan. The plan includes supplemental information such as opportunities to sell energy back to the local utility company. Content: Environmental impact Visual Presentation Images, graphics, charts help convey the main ideas behind your presentation. Sales Pitch: Clearly convey your ideas providing a convincing argument for your chosen renewable energy source. Citations: Plan includes a limited discussion on both the positive and negative environmental impacts of this energy source. Medium of presentation poorly describes the chosen plan. Presentation does not show how the energy source is used. Message does not convey the benefits of using renewable energy resource. One or fewer sources cited in project. Plan includes a brief discussion on both the positive and negative environmental impacts of this energy source. Medium of presentation somewhat describes the chosen plan. Presentation may or may not use pictures to show how energy source is used. Message briefly touches on the benefits of using renewable energy resource and why it s the best option for ASD. Two to three sources cited in project. Plan includes a detailed discussion on both the positive and negative environmental impacts of this energy source. Medium of presentation is neat and adequately describes the chosen plan. Presentation uses pictures to show how energy source is used. Message clearly conveys the benefits of using renewable energy resource and why it s the best option for ASD. Four to five sources cited in project. Plan includes an extensive discussion on both the positive and negative environmental impacts of this energy source. The plan includes supplemental information such as CO 2 emissions. Medium of presentation is neat and fully describes the chosen plan. Presentation uses pictures/ diagrams to show how energy source is used. Message clearly conveys the benefits of using renewable energy resource and why it s the best option for ASD. Sales pitch includes a handout for administrators. Six or more sources cited in project.

9 Demonstration of Learning Wednesday July 30 th 5pm-8pm This is a time for you to shine and show what you have learned over the course of this program. Please make sure to dress professionally. Wednesday July 31 st 5pm- 8pm Parents School Board Members Community Members

10 Weston Schoolwide STEM Project Title: Weston High School conducted a two week STEM Project in the spring that was focused on responses to a natural disaster. Schedule Week One- Students rotated through introductory lessons on different focus areas such as nanotechnology, digital communications, ecology, and public works. At the end of week one students selected one area of focus for week two and to complete their project. Week Two- Students worked in their focus areas where they performed hands-on activities, listened to guest speakers, went on field trips, and worked on their culminating project.

11 Weston Schoolwide STEM Project Project-Based Learning A hands-on approach to learning Utilizes the research and design process What you will experience in the work place Presented with a problem/question and asked to find a solution Teachers guide your experience Culminating Project Each focus area had its own Guiding Question, but most were focused on the question: how can you mitigate the impacts of a natural disaster?

12 Guiding Question Each session will have its own guiding question. Using that guiding question you will develop a plan to mitigate the effects of a major earthquake on the community of Arlington. Sessions Nanotech Medical Communication Digital Media/Communications Ecology Public Works Geology Government Emergency Preparedness

13 What is Nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is. controlling atoms making new materials with new, interesting properties 1X 220X 5000X 20,000X Source: National Geographic News What is a nanometer? 1 nm = 10-9 m = m

14 Applications are everywhere! Sunscreen Better UV protection Transparent! Nano-coated fibers Water & stain resistant Antibacterial Source: Nano & Me Source: Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies Sports equipment Lighter & stronger SHINE: Seattle s Hub for Industrydriven Nanotechnology Education Source: Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies Source: Amazon.com (Anderson Bat Company) This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number

15 Applications in Medicine Diagnosing disease Delivering medicine Source: Gao Research Group, Univ. of Washington SHINE: Seattle s Hub for Industrydriven Nanotechnology Education Source: Hu Research Group, Univ. of Akron This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number

16 Antibacterial Bandages 1. Breaks through cell membrane 2. Reacts with enzymes 3. Reacts with DNA Source: abcnews Source: ADD In Technologies Benefits: Effective against superbugs Don t need to reapply as often (unbandaging wounds ouch!) SHINE: Seattle s Hub for Industrydriven Nanotechnology Education This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number

17 Water Filtration Filters bacteria, viruses and metals (lead, arsenic) Source: University of Rochester A $16 device could provide a family of five with clean water for an entire year. Source: LIFESAVER Systems SHINE: Seattle s Hub for Industrydriven Nanotechnology Education This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number

18 Solar Power Cheaper, lighter, flexible but less efficient SHINE: Seattle s Hub for Industrydriven Nanotechnology Education This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number

19 Sensing After-shocks MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) Accelerometers & Gyroscopes Source: The Worlds of David Darling Encyclopedia of Science Source: Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems Research and Application Center SHINE: Seattle s Hub for Industrydriven Nanotechnology Education This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number

20 Nanotechnology applications can be used in context for any scenario! Medical Environment Energy Electronics Cosmetics, art, food, agriculture, sporting goods, SHINE: Seattle s Hub for Industrydriven Nanotechnology Education This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number

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22 Image References National Geographic News. Militaries Study Animals for Cutting-Edge Camouflage. National Geographic News March 12, 2003, Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B (1999) 266, NanoSilver Socks. [Online image]. 09 Aug < Sunscreen. [Online image]. 09 Aug < Nanospeed tennis racquet. [Online image]. 09 Aug < Anderson Bat Company Fastpitch NanoTek FP-10 Softball Bat. [Online image]. 21 June < Fastpitch-Softball/dp/B003OQP57K>. In vivo Molecular Imaging Mouse [Online image] 21 June Color Changing Contact Lenses. [Online image] 21 June Silver. [Online image] 21 June Paul Karason. [Online image] 21 June LifeSaver Bottle. [Online image] 21 June Nanofilter. [Online image]. 21 June Accelerometer [Online image]. 21 June Gyroscope [Online image]. 21 June SHINE: Seattle s Hub for Industrydriven Nanotechnology Education This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number