AWIM Training Workshops

Computer WebEx Trainings
These trainings are open to all teachers and volunteers at no cost.

	March 16, 2010 Motorized Toy Car Training 4:00-5:00 PM EST Students develop new designs for electric gear driven toys. The students are involved in writing proposals, drawing sketches, and working with models to develop a plan to meet a specific set of design requirements. Force and friction, simple machines, levers and gears, torque and design are the core scientific concepts covered in this challenge. For registration email kfrancis@sae.org
	March 17, 2010 Glider Training 4:00-5:00 PM EST Students explore the relationship between force and motion and the effects of weight and lift on a glider. Students learn the relationships between data analysis and variable manipulations, and the importance of understanding consumer demands. The glider activity culminates in a book-signing event where each design team presents its prototype and the class presents its manuscripts to Mobility Press "representatives" and members of the local community. For registration email kfrancis@sae.org
	March 23, 2010 JetToy Training 4:00PM -5:00 PM EST Students make balloon-powered toy cars that meet specific performance criteria like; travels far, carries weight, or goes fast. Students experiment with different chassis designs and nozzle sizes to determine their effect on the JetToy's performance. For registration email nalducci@sae.org
	March 25, 2010 Skimmer Training 11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST Students construct paper sailboats and test the effect of different sail shapes, sizes, and construction methods to meet specific performance criteria. Friction, forces, the effect of surface area and design are some of the physical phenomena students encounter in this challenge. For registration email nalducci@sae.org

For future AWIM live workshops in your area, please contact us at awim@sae.org