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  1. Green Roof PowerPoint

    16 Jun 2014 | Contributor(s): Bryan Hubbard, James Daniel Lehman

    PowerPoint slides from the green roof design task during the 2014 SLED Summer Institute.

  2. Hot Wheels Lab

    25 Jun 2014 | Contributor(s): Nikki Rumpler, James Daniel Lehman

    This grade 4 inquiry lab lesson plan, developed by Nikki Rumpler for the 2014 SLED Summer Institute, addresses the question, "Does the height of a ramp affect the speed and distance a Hot Wheels car will travel?"

  3. Improved Learning in a Large-Enrollment Physics Class

    23 May 2011 | Teaching Materials

    Authors: Louis Deslauriers, Ellen Schelew, Carl WiemanWe compared the amounts of learning achieved using two different instructional approaches under controlled conditions. We measured the learning of a specific set of topics and objectives when taught by 3 hours of traditional lecture given by...

  4. Institutional Course Redesign

    12 Oct 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Marne George Helgesen, Frank J Dooley, Tomalee Doan, Donalee H Attardo

    Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session D2This presentation addresses policy, implementation, design, sustainability, research and institutional cultural change for a unique and compelling course transformation program. This program bases its transformation on...

  5. Introduction to Engineering Design

    11 Jun 2013 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman

    PowerPoint slides on engineering design from day 1 of the 2013 SLED Summer Institute.

  6. Introduction to SLEDhub

    23 Jun 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, Dana Nicole Ruggiero

    A brief introduction to SLEDhub and its use.

  7. IS-IT Learning? Challenging Students to Think 'Outside the Box' through Interdisciplinary Contexts for Inquiry in STEM

    12 Oct 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Gwen Lawrie, Kelly E Matthews, Gabriela Weaver

    Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session E2Large-enrollment first-year STEM courses present a significant challenge to academics in terms of engagement and in catering for student diversity in academic ability, career aspiration, and prior experiences. In this...

  8. Keeping It Cool PowerPoint

    10 Jun 2014 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, Todd Richard Kelley, James Daniel Lehman

    PowerPoint slides for the Keeping It Cool activity from day 1 of the 2014 SLED Summer Institute.

  9. Learning Cycles in Large Chemistry Lectures: Implementation Logistics

    12 Oct 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Ellen Yezierski

    Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session F2 Inquiry-based instruction employing the learning cycle is theoretically grounded in constructivism (1) and social constructivism (2) as well as empirically supported in research conducted in learning environments...

  10. Lifeguard Chair

    09 Jun 2013 | Lesson Plans | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman

    This lesson, for grades 3-6, involves an introductory design activity to build a lifeguard chair from note cards and tape. It is an adaptation of a design lesson introduced by Engineering is Elementary called “Tower Power.”

  11. Lifeguard Chair Design Process PowerPoint

    29 Jun 2017 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman, Chell Nyquist, Todd Richard Kelley

    These PowerPoint slides address the engineering design process in the context of the Lifeguard Chair design activity.

  12. Lifeguard Chair PowerPoint Summer 2017

    29 Jun 2017 | Downloads | Contributor(s): James J Minogue, James Daniel Lehman, Arielle Mucha, Jessica Schenkel

    This PowerPoint presentation was used with the Lifeguard Chair activity during SLED summer workshops in 2017.

  13. Light Just Right

    13 Jun 2013 | Lesson Plans | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman

    This 4th grade design activity focuses on electrical current and resistance. Students design a way to make a bulb light with differing brightnesses.

  14. Long version-SLED Unit Plan Template 2014

    03 Jun 2014 | Lesson Plans | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman

    The long version of the SLED Unit Plan Template for 2014-15.

  15. Marble Tower Video

    16 Jun 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman

    Video showing marble tower from several angles.

  16. Mass Volume Density PowerPoint

    20 Jun 2011 | Downloads | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, John Grutzner

    PowerPoint overview of mass, volume, and density from SLED summer institute.

  17. Mass, Volume, and Density Video

    10 May 2012 | Demonstration Video | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, John Grutzner

    Demonstrations related to mass, volume, and density.

  18. Model Ecosystem Video

    04 Oct 2012 | Demonstration Video | Contributor(s): David C Eichinger, James Daniel Lehman

    In this video, Professor David Eichinger discusses a model ecosystem activity that is used in Biology for Elementary Teachers and is applicable to the elementary classroom.

  19. Model Eliciting Activity (MEA): Windmill

    23 Jun 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman

    PowerPoint used by Heidi Diefes-Dux in presenting her mini-workshop on the windmill MEA activity.

  20. Online Learning Systems for Science: From Grant-Funded Project to Widespread

    12 Oct 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): William Vining, Lisa Lockwood

    Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session E1This presentation will describe the genesis, testing, modification, and eventual commercial distribution of a web-based homework/learning system for chemistry. This project relates to the design and implementation of...