STEMapalooza Pre-Conference Workshops
Monday, June 13, 2022

*All of these workshops are available by pre-registration only.

LEGO SPIKE Essential*
*Cobb Employees Only

By: Sonya Glasper
1st-5th  |  9:00-11:30 AM | Room TBD
In our everchanging society, how do we ensure we are supporting students as technology continues to change the ways we play, live, and work? Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills are essential skill sets that will remain timeless. In this session, we will explore the various ways of purposefully creating and implementing a culture of computational thinking in various learning environments. Discover creative strategies and ready-to-implement activities to support and develop computational thinking with SPIKE Essential! Even as we embrace the unknowns of tomorrow, we possess the ability to provide opportunities for our students to thrive. Join us as we prepare to create the future builders and problem-solvers of tomorrow!

LEGO BRICQ Motion*
*Cobb Employees Only

By: Sonya Glasper
1st-5th  |  12:00-2:30 PM | Room TBD
How does this “thing” even work? As educators, we are often asked questions about how things work, why is this important, or even, why do I need to know this? In this session, we will help bring relevance to the functionality of robots through our BricQ Motion sets. We will explore the engineering design principles behind creating effective and efficient prototypes. Through BricQ Motion, you will discover engaging ways to make physical science concepts visible for all learners. Join us as we find the relevance and connection of how to help your students become creative and analytic thinkers! ​   
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Starting a School Drone Team 101

By: Angie Wood
K-12th  |  9:00-11:30 AM | Room TBD
Excited to introduce your students to drones but don't know where to start? Join this session to learn the basics of using drones with students, how to start a school drone team, and tips & tricks for preparing your team for competitions.

MS Construction Workshop*
​*Cobb Employees Only 

By: Anthony Coley
6-8th  |  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Room TBD
How can construction skills improve a student’s math performance? Imagine calculating the pitch and rise of stair treads, converting the units of measurement for the length of conduits and lumber, determining the volume of forms for concrete pours, and assessing the amperage and capacity of wiring. Every level of math is applied in construction, which makes it an outstanding platform for strengthening a student’s math performance. Join Construction Ready and the Kennesaw Mountain High School Construction program as they introduce simple carpentry skills that can easily be introduced in middle school math/science classrooms. Participants will walk away with unit lesson designs that fit math standards, practical experience in using simple carpentry skills, cool “toys” to use in the classroom, and, finally, the answer to the question, “When will I use this?”        

STEMapalooza Special Registration Workshops
During Conference: June 14-15

*All of these workshops are available by pre-registration only.

UL Fire Forensics w/Cobb Fire Dept.*
*Cobb Employees Only; $100 stipend provided

By: Dr. Amy Gilbert
This is a half-day workshop offered two different days (choose one)
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6-12th  |  June 14, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Room 921(Orchestra)
6-12th  |  June 15, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Room 921(Orchestra)
We would like to invite any 8th grade science or HS forensics teacher (who has not yet been trained) to participate in our partnership with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and Cobb County Fire Department. UL is a consumer safety and product testing company that has developed a FREE curriculum (Xplorlabs) related to fire safety that correlates well with 8th grade science standards and HS Forensics. The Cobb County Fire Department has partnered with UL and began working with all of our middle schools over the past several years. Firefighters participate in the labs with students and bring real world application to what the students are learning! 

Plasma Games Ambassador Workshop

By: Jessie Maglio
8/HS Physical Science & Chemistry Teachers
June 15, 12:00 - 3:00 PM | Room TBD
​As a Plasma Games Ambassador you will serve as your school’s Sci-Operative expert...and who doesn’t love a fancy new title? Our hands-on professional development workshop will equip you with the tools you need to boost student engagement and motivation in your class. During this workshop we will discuss how you can level up your classroom with our game-based learning platform in three easy steps: TEACH, ELEVATE, and INSPIRE!