SMU Virtual STEP UP Workshop - July 2020

Submitted by ShaneWood
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Southern Methodist University QuarkNet Center

July 13-15, 2020 (Afternoons)

Meet Online - Zoom Link: https://notredame.zoom.us/j/92560446545
 

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Monday, July 13

13:00    Opening Activities

  • Welcome, Introductions
  • Whip Around - "How are you doing?"

13:30    Introduction to STEP UP Program

  • Introduction to the program & partnership with QuarkNet
  • STEP UP materials & QuarkNet STEP UP materials
  • LINKS:

13:45    QuarkNet STEP UP Activity: Changing the Culture

Padlet - This is where break-out groups keep notes!

14:45    Task 1 of Careers in Physics (if time permits), and wrap-up

~15:00  End for the day

 

  

 

 

Tuesday, July 14

13:00    Opening Discussion

  • Reflect on yesterday's activities. Any questions?
  • Any housekeeping items?

13:15    QuarkNet STEP UP Activity: Careers in Physics

Tasks for Careers in Physics lesson

Task 1 (Student Hat): Pre-Lesson Brainstorm (Shane)
What careers can you pursue with a bachelor's degree in physics?

  • In Zoom chat box - thinking like a student - answer the question above.
  • Word cloud example (pre lesson)

Task 2 (Student Hat): Exploring Careers (Mike)

  1. Take Career Goals Survey and read through 1-2 physicist profiles whose career interests match your own. (Click here and scroll down to see a hard copy of all of the current profiles.)
  2. Break-out rooms...Each person share information about one of your matches...describe the job and skills needed. Any surprises?
  3. Large group...Revisit word cloud example (pre lesson) from task one. Now check out the word cloud example (post lesson). Any additions?
  4. Physics Careers & Salaries (pdf version), then discuss...
    1. Any surprises?
    2. Any comment on any of the following...feelings about job security? ...job satisfaction claims? ...the application of physics skills/knowlege in other fields? ...salaries? ...on jobs that can help others?

Task 3 (Teacher Hat): Personal Career Profile (Shane)

Task 4 (Teacher Hat): Teacher Reflection (Mike)

Answer the following in your break-out groups; record responses on the padlet wall. Padlet link

  1. In what way might you implement all or some of this lesson's tasks into your classroom?
  2. At what point in the school year do you think this lesson works best?
  3. Will you implement the entire lesson in one day, or will you divide the tasks over multiple days?
  4. Do you forsee any challenges in implementing this lesson with your students? How might you overcome these?

Large group discussion summarizing discussions.

~14:30    A look ahead to lesson 3: Women in Physics

~15:00    End for the day

              

 

 

 

Wednesday, July 15 
(Note: Wednesday's STEP UP agenda may change depending on Tuesday progress)

13:00    QuarkNet STEP UP Activity: Women in Physics Task 1  (Shane)

  • (Zoom break-out) - Divide into groups of 2-3 and do task 1 from the teacher pages wearing your "student hat."
  • Reconvene to share out, wearing your "teacher hat."

13:30    QuarkNet STEP UP Activity: Women in Physics Task 2 

14:15    QuarkNet STEP UP Activity: Women in Physics Task 3

  • Read the teacher pages for task 3 (during break)
  • Personal reflection writing prompt (during break)
    • Who do you feel comfortable working with in class? • Do you feel more comfortable in any particular class? • Have you felt your abilities were questioned? • Have you seen or experienced gender biases in your own life, either purposeful or unintentional?
  • Break into groups and discuss experiences. (~15')
  • Whole group discussion 
  • As a whole group, discuss options for implementation using your "teacher hat."
  • QuarkNet STEP UP Survey

 

~15:00 - End for the day

 

Resources

Contacts

Simon Dalley, Mentor
Shane Wood, QN Staff & STEP UP Ambassador
Michael Madden, QN STEP UP Fellow & STEP UP Ambassador