2007 Workshop Catalog

Engineering is a great way to teach science, mathematics and technology to K-12 students. Hands-on projects keep kids engaged in learning and engineering concepts help illustrate math and science concepts with real world applications.

Check out our catalog of workshops for 2006-2007.

Introduction to Rocketry: The Science of Stable Flight

Experience the fun of learning science by building your own small-scale model rockets.

Design, build and launch rockets as you use hands-on learning to explore fundamental scientific concepts including Newton’s Laws, Barrowman’s equations and Bernoulli’s Principle. Maximize flight performance using RockSim rocket simulation software to improve your rocket design.

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Space, Science & Engineering

Provided by the NASA Aerospace Education Services Program

Join NASA instructors for an out-of-this-world workshop that integrates space resources with your science classroom.

Explore what it's like to solve problems in space as you work through a series of hands-on engineering design challenges that you can use to illustrate science concepts with your students.

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Introduction to Robotics: The NXT Generation

Get a comprehensive introduction to using the new LEGO® MINDSTORM™ NXT kits in your classroom.

Discover how you can use robotics into your science and technology classrooms as you build with Legos. Then watch your creations come alive using the interactive Lego Mindstorm Education Software redesigned for even easier programming.

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Applied Robotics: The NXT Step

Take your knowledge of LEGO MINDSTORMS to the next level with the redesigned LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT.

Perfect for teachers looking for additional robotics content or help making the switch to NXT, this workshop focuses on hands-on building, advanced programming and team design challenges that provide a springboard for integrating robotics and engineering design into your classroom's core curriculum.

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Advanced Rocketry: Bigger, Faster, Higher

Move beyond basic rocket kits in this course focused on bigger rockets capable of flying faster and carrying payloads.

Learn how to safely build and launch rockets with the capability of carrying on-board experiments as you earn the certification necessary to incorporate these projects into your classroom.

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Workshops at a glance

• Introduction to Rocketry:
  The Science of Stable Flight
• Space, Science & Engineering
• Introduction to Robotics:
  The NXT Generation
• Applied Robotics:
  The NXT Step
• Advanced Rocketry:
  Bigger, Faster, Higher

Train at Texas Tech

Live and train at Texas Tech within walking distance of your workshop classroom.

Find out more about our convenient and comfortable accomodations that are included with all workshop registration fees.

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