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Who should attend:
Teachers of Agriculture, Science and Mathematics
Vernier - TI educational technology used:
TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, CBR™ data collection device, CBL 2™ data collection system, a variety of sensors, TI Connect™ Software,
TI Interactive!™, APPS: ProbSim, Finance, CellSheet, DataMate, TI-Navigator™ (optional).
Objectives:
The objectives of the Institute are:
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| • | To analyze the mathematical and scientific concepts inherent in topics traditionally taught in agriculture classes. |
| • | To infuse agricultural applications into mathematics and science classes. |
| • | To familiarize teachers with the graphing and statistical features of the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators. |
| • | To familiarize teachers with CBR™ and CBL2™ data collection devices along with a variety of sensors. |
| • | To familiarize teachers with several APPS on the TI-83 plus/TI-84 Plus. |
| • | To familiarize teachers with TI-Connect™ and TI-Interactive!™ computer applications. |
| • | To introduce teachers to new classroom activities and experiments. |
| • | To develop teacher leaders capable of supporting long term, systemic professional development needs |
| • | To address adult learner concepts and effective ways of teaching adults |
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Introduction:
The primary focus of the activities and experiments is to explore agriculture, science and mathematics concepts using TI handhelds and computer technology as tools for teaching and learning. Participants will learn new teaching strategies and will have opportunities for hands-on experience. The goal of the AgriScience Institute is to instruct teachers in new and innovative methods of data collection with real-life applications. The workshop is intended for agricultural, science and mathematics teachers who are seeking to enhance their curriculum with the use of technology.
Standards:
Materials for this institute were written in the spirit of the Kentucky Production Agriculture Skills Standards Document, the National Science Standards, and the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.
Testimonials
As the state director of Kentucky Tech Prep, I fully support the concept and initiatives of AgriScience. This initiative targets two of the major components and Goals of Tech Prep Implementation: Integrates vocational agriculture content with academic (science and math) content; Infuses the use of technology in the vocational-technical classroom and lab activities. Both of these practices will strengthen integration of academic and technical education, hands-on activities, classroom instruction and prepare our students to become proficient learners, competitive skilled workers and better prepared with the necessary foundations to build a marketable future for life.
Ahmed Sabie, Ph.D.
Kentucky Tech Prep
State Director
The AgriScience Institute certainly changed the way I think about teaching in my classroom and learning laboratories. Through this institute, I am now able to integrate math and technology into my everyday lessons so that my students may develop a bridge between their math classes and their agricultural science classes. This enables my students to see the practical uses and applications of materials they believed before, would never benefit them in the real world.
Alissa Smith
Agriculture Teacher
West Jessamine High School
Nicholasville, KY
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