AWIM Training Workshops

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

	February 13, 2012 JetToy 4:00PM -5:15 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 macintyre@sae.org
	February 13, 2012 Skimmer Training 4:00PM -5:15 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 macintyre@sae.org
	February 16, 2012 Gravity Cruiser Training 4:00-5:00 PM EST Student teams design and construct a vehicle that is powered by gravity. A weighted lever connected to an axle by string rotates on its fulcrum; as the weight descends it causes the axle attached to the string to rotate, propelling the cruiser forward. Concepts explored include potential and kinetic energy, friction, inertia, momentum, diameter, circumference, measurement, graphing, and constructing a prototype. For registration email kfrancis@sae.org

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