TCAPS’ SCI-MA-TECH program, located at Traverse City Central High School, and the Convergence Education Foundation in conjunction with The Great Lakes Water Studies Institute and the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary proudly present a unique teacher workshop opportunity. Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Building for the Classroom will be offered December 7 – 8, 2007 at Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute in Traverse City. Teachers will learn how to build an underwater ROV, learn how to incorporate ROVs into classroom curriculum and leave the workshop with all of the materials needed to build one fully functioning ROV.
This workshop will provide a truly unique educational opportunity that includes the resources, instruction and support for the designing, engineering, and building of a fully functional underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). K-12 Educators in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics or any other discipline that have interest in aquatic environments (i.e. aquatic biology, marine archeology, etc.) are invited to apply. Within the confines of the workshop participants will be exposed to the different engineering challenges faced in the submarine environment and how ROVs can be used in other disciplines. In addition participants will be presented with model methods and teaching strategies that will facilitate building a ROV with students. Teachers will leave the workshop with all of the materials needed to build one fully functioning ROV.
Space is limited! Applications are due November 12th. For detailed information and an application please contact SCI-MA-TECH teacher Keith Forton at fortonke@csh.tcaps.net or 231-933-8536.