Mike Campanile, Carroll County Career and Technology Center
Funds were used to design and build a mini golf course as a class project. Mr. Campanile and his Construction Engineering II students did design research, and used science and math principles to engineer their design. The course was highlighted as part of the CCCTC Open House on October 14th.
Kimberley Harris-Simms and Joe Gilbert, New Town HS
kharrissimms@bcps.org; jgilbert@bcps.org
Funds were used to design and engineer a TV studio set. Mr. Gilbert, Ms. Simms and their students researched lighting, studio design, and furniture needed by visiting commercial TV studios and discussing engineering principles with staff members. The Construction Engineering students then completed CAD drawings and built the set. Ms. Simms students provided feedback to the Construction Engineering students and documented the process on film and print.
Kyle Benfield, Bel Air HS
Mr. Benfield received funds to do research and provide new training to his engineering students to help them complete a project for the Electrathon Challenge. Report and Pictures
Keith Hale, Caroline County Career and Tech Center
Mr. Hale completed a 4 week intensive machining course at the Calhoon MEBA Engineering School along with 12 maritime engineers. Classroom courses focused on safety, math, precision measuring, and utilizing reference materials. Lab work focused on lathes, vertical milling machines, grinders, etc. Much time was also spent on reading and interpreting blueprints which Mr. Hale will share with his students as he develops additional authentic projects and assessments.
John Lyons, Sollers Tech HS
Funds were used to assist engineering and manufacturing students learn to design and build a vehicle for the Kinetic Sculpture Race. Mr. Lyons developed new lesson plans to help his students research, design, and fabricate all parts of the vehicle. Report
Tim Corder, Cecil County Schools
Funds were used to provide field trips for 75 teachers to visit local businesses, colleges, and to complete professional development to bring new ideas to their classes. Teachers were exposed to industry standards, cutting edge technology, and a better understanding of how to incorporate math, science, and technology into their instructional area. In addition, the PLTW instructor received training for the capstone course: Engineering Design and Development.
Robert Davis, Susan Leverage, William Dixon, Colonel Richardson HS
robert_davis@mail.cl.k12.md.us
Funds were provided for Mr. Davis, Ms. Leverage, and Mr. Dixon to align their Foundation of Technology curriculum with the CATTS curriculum.
Lesson Plan 1 Lesson Plan 2 Lesson Plan 3 Power Point 1 Power Point 2
Hugh Jamison, Westminster HS
Mr. Jamison used funds to enhance lesson plans and projects for his Engineering classes so students could better compete in both the Bridge Engineering and the Battle Robot competitive events.
Community College of Baltimore County
The Mechanics and Maintenance Fundamentals course (part of the Engineering Technology Curriculum) was converted to a blended (on-line and face to face) course.
Alan Zube, Washington County Technical HS
Mr. Zube completed a week long internship with a local surveying. He specifically learned more about how mathematics relates to specific engineering concepts and how to create a Triangular Integrated Network (TIN) that would allow AutoCad to create a preliminary topography plan. Mr. Zube developed a lesson plan and an activity.
Report Differential Leveling Lesson Plan Differential Leveling Activity
William Weber, Towson HS
Funds were provided to assist Mr. Webber as he researched and planned activities to help his students compete in the Vex Robotics Challenge. Mr. Webber learned about design, programming, and meeting deadlines. He developed a wiki to work with his students to document their design and build process. Terminator Times
Laura LeMire, Shawn Lupoli, Scott Jeffery, Community College of Baltimore County
Funds were provided to complete a collaborative engineering project. (Project is continuing)
Luke Rhine, Maryland State Department of Education
A collaborative effort allowed 3 Technology Education Specialists and 2 Technology Education teachers to attend an ITEEA Assessment Writing workshop. Additional assessment writing workshops will be provided across the state to teachers.
Aldwin Martinez, Watkins Mill HS
Funds were provided to Mr. Martinez to develop additional projects using MasterCAM™ software and Inventor™ software for his manufacturing engineering classes. Project Plan
Maryland Center for Career and Technology Education Studies
Contact: mshealey@thebmi.org
Project 1. Funds were provided to finalize the development of the first course in a series of three new Design, Technology and Engineering (DTE) graduate courses that will form the core of the STEM component of the Masters of Arts in Leadership in Teaching, Content Specializations in Mathematics and Science for middle school educators. Under the direction of two nationally recognized DTE educational specialists, the project brought together a team of four (4) science, technology and mathematics educators to: 1) refine and complete a course guide for the first course of the three DTE/STEM courses – “Introduction to DTE Content & Instructional Strategies for K-8 Educators;” and 2) organize a resource packet for the course focusing on the Design World Manufacturing Activity component.
Project 2. Scholarship funds were provided to seven teachers to attend a New and Emerging Technology course to upgrade their knowledge and skills.
Worcester County Schools
Contact: jpruitt@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
Worcester County Schools received funds for the summer engineering camp Reach for the Stars for 8 and 9 grade underserved students. Funds were used for teacher salaries and instructional supplies. Students were exposed to career fields requiring a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology through rocketry and robotics. Activities included collaborative teaching of content(s) between NASA engineers, UMES interns, and Worcester County Public School secondary teachers, hands on field trips to Wallops Island Flight Facility, and guest speakers who related theory to real world problem solving in a team-based environment. Report
Steve Jenkins, Parkside HS and Career and Tech
Mr. Jenkins upgraded curriculum and added new CAM projects for his manufacturing class. Mr. Jenkins developed Advanced Manufacturing lesson plans to cover 20 days of lessons.
Eric Readyhough, Dr. James Forrest Career and Tech Center, Leonardtown, MD
Mr. Readyhough working with a local manufacturing mentor developed a new Gibbs CAM project for his manufacturing class. Mr. Readyhough developed a lesson plan for his class to develop a business card holder.
Tom Pless, Dundalk HS and MCCTES
Funds were provided to update Core Technology Videos for Technology Education teachers to use in their classrooms. DVDs will be provided to each school system across the State. (Project is in final stages of completion.)
“The TIME Center internship program provided an avenue of research within the modular manufacturing industry that benefited all of my students.”
Mike Svezzese, Instructor
Harford Technical School
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