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Show and Tell
At 12:00 parents are invited to our classroom (158 and 159) for a short show-and-tell where students can share the things they designed on the computer and built. Mr. Dorsey will share other regional STEM opportunities your family can consider when your students get older.
It's time to prep for the show!
Check that all your electronics and code work for what you want to share for the ending presentation and set up anything else you were able to make. Finalize what you want to show your teachers, the other students, and parents.
Your spaces should be cleaned and ready to present by 11:45.
Your spaces should be cleaned and ready to present by 11:45.
Go Beyond!
Differentiation day: Students get time with teachers to catch up on activities from earlier this week if they could not finish them. Students that are ahead can try our optional lessons or look through tutorial books and learn how to do more at their own pace.
Here are some of the built in examples the Arduino program comes with:
https://www.arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/BuiltInExamples
Here is a book if you are interested in other activities that we did not learn this week. Your kit has many of the parts needed for these, but not all. There are many Amazon Prime Arduino stores where you can get other supplies.
https://www.arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/BuiltInExamples
Here is a book if you are interested in other activities that we did not learn this week. Your kit has many of the parts needed for these, but not all. There are many Amazon Prime Arduino stores where you can get other supplies.
| the_most_complete_starter_kit_for_uno_v1.0.17.1.13.pdf |
Some lessons that you may want to try.
Joystick to control a motor: https://toptechboy.com/arduino-tutorial-39-using-a-joystick-to-control-dc-motor-speed-and-direction/
Controlling a multicolor LED:
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/Raushancpr/control-rgb-led-with-joystick-68f601
Joystick to control a motor: https://toptechboy.com/arduino-tutorial-39-using-a-joystick-to-control-dc-motor-speed-and-direction/
Controlling a multicolor LED:
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/Raushancpr/control-rgb-led-with-joystick-68f601
Other STEM Student Opportunities
Want to continue in STEM? See the following opportunities!
All of these programs are FREE!
All of these programs are FREE!
Here are some other regional opportunities you might want to consider in the coming years.
Summer Residential Governor's School
Rising 11th and 12th graders:
Highly regarded summer experiences for public school students.
See this link for more info:
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/specialized-instruction/governor-s-schools/summer-residential-governor-s-schools
Below is this summer's info.
Note, students applying this Fall are for the Summer of 2024.
2023 Academic Programs
Highly regarded summer experiences for public school students.
See this link for more info:
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/specialized-instruction/governor-s-schools/summer-residential-governor-s-schools
Below is this summer's info.
Note, students applying this Fall are for the Summer of 2024.
2023 Academic Programs
- Agriculture
- Humanities
- Mathematics, Science & Technology
- Engineering (Jefferson Lab)
- Marine Science (VA Institute of Marine Science)
- Dance
- Instrumental Music
- Vocal Music
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
Summer STEM-Health Camp (That is this camp, YAY!)
Workshops
AHEC Scholars Program (eligibility: two-year health program or longer—example ADN)
Summer Enrichment Experience stem camp is designed to promote science and
medicine to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from local high schools. Campers
are introduced to human anatomy and physiology as well as a variety of healthcare
professions through modules and learning workshops. Each camper will receive a box of
learning tools to help provide an interactive experience.
Workshops
AHEC Scholars Program (eligibility: two-year health program or longer—example ADN)
Summer Enrichment Experience stem camp is designed to promote science and
medicine to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from local high schools. Campers
are introduced to human anatomy and physiology as well as a variety of healthcare
professions through modules and learning workshops. Each camper will receive a box of
learning tools to help provide an interactive experience.
Area Health Education Center Student Registry
Area Health Education Center (AHEC) has a state-wide student registry to inform students of events, programs, and services that will be pertinent to healthcare educational and career development.
Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Relevant fields include nursing, dentistry, doctor, physical therapist, etc. If so, you should sign up for the state's student registry. It will keep you informed about career opportunities, education options, and potentially scholarships. Use the link below to join the group. Our region is called the Rappahannock region.
https://www.vhwda.org/health-workforce/student-registry
Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Relevant fields include nursing, dentistry, doctor, physical therapist, etc. If so, you should sign up for the state's student registry. It will keep you informed about career opportunities, education options, and potentially scholarships. Use the link below to join the group. Our region is called the Rappahannock region.
https://www.vhwda.org/health-workforce/student-registry
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School (CBGS)
The Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine and Environmental Science is your region's STEM magnet school open to area public school students from 10th to 12th grade. Students apply while in 9th grade.
If you are interested, it is worth talking to guidance now to discuss your student's math track. Students should need to have geometry finished before enrolling in CBGS, but having Algebra II done before enrolling usually leads to students performing better.
If you are interested, it is worth talking to guidance now to discuss your student's math track. Students should need to have geometry finished before enrolling in CBGS, but having Algebra II done before enrolling usually leads to students performing better.
RCC Dual Enrollment (DE)
RCC DE Webpage: rappahannock.edu/academics/dual-enrollment/
Dual enrollment programs enable students to take community college courses while enrolled in high school and provides college level opportunities not otherwise available. Dual enrollment allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses during the school day where they receive both college and high school credit prior to high school graduation. Freshmen and sophomores can enroll with special approval from RCC’s administration.
Dual Enrollment has the opportunity to provide you with enough credits to graduate from high school with your Associate's Degree from RCC . You graduate from both high school and college your senior year! Please use the link above to learn more. It is never to early to plan! Inquiries can go to Mr. Dorsey or Hutt Williams.
Dual enrollment programs enable students to take community college courses while enrolled in high school and provides college level opportunities not otherwise available. Dual enrollment allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses during the school day where they receive both college and high school credit prior to high school graduation. Freshmen and sophomores can enroll with special approval from RCC’s administration.
Dual Enrollment has the opportunity to provide you with enough credits to graduate from high school with your Associate's Degree from RCC . You graduate from both high school and college your senior year! Please use the link above to learn more. It is never to early to plan! Inquiries can go to Mr. Dorsey or Hutt Williams.
Virginia Space Grant
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VSGC Website: https://vsgc.odu.edu/
8th - 9th grade: Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) https://vsgc.odu.edu/blast/ 10th grade: Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) https://vsgc.odu.edu/spacecoast/ 11th or 12th grade: The Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) https://vsgc.odu.edu/vesss/ 11th or 12th grade: Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) https://vsgc.odu.edu/vasts/ 16 years or older: Pathways Flight Academy https://vsgc.odu.edu/pathwaysflightacademies/ College: NASA Internships: https://intern.nasa.gov/ STEM Scholarships: https://vsgc.odu.edu/scholarships-fellowships/ https://vsgc.odu.edu/communitycollegescholarships/https://vsgc.odu.edu/stembridge/ Community College Internships/Stem Takes Flight: https://vsgc.odu.edu/stemtakesflight/ |
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Summer Governor's Schools
Rising 11th and 12th grade: Summer experiences in one of the following: visual and performing arts; humanities; mathematics, science, and technology.
Mentorship options in marine science, medicine, and health sciences, or engineering.
See this link for more info:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer_residential/
Below is this summer's info. Note, students would apply this Fall for 2023 with their guidance counselor.
Mentorship options in marine science, medicine, and health sciences, or engineering.
See this link for more info:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer_residential/
Below is this summer's info. Note, students would apply this Fall for 2023 with their guidance counselor.
Community College for Health Care!
Rappahannock Community College is known throughout the area for having the very best instruction in the field of Health Sciences (for credit and non-credit.) Many graduates from our degree, certificate, and career study certificate programs go on to begin a career in the field that they’ve studied here, and many have continued their education at four-year degree schools as well.
Check out what is available through RCC:
Nursing:
Pre-BSN Specialization (Associate's Applied Science Transfer Degree)
ADN Nursing (Associate's Applied Science Degree)
Nurse Aide
Pre-Nursing
Practical Nursing (Certificate)
Pre-Practical Nursing
Emergency:
EMS - Paramedic I
EMS - Paramedic II
EMT – Advanced
EMT – Emergency Medical Technician
Pre-Paramedic
Other Medical:
Phlebotomy
Pre-Medical Lab Tech
Medical Laboratory Technology
Respiratory Therapy (Assoc. Applied Science Degree)
Psychology/Social Work (AA&S Transfer Degree)
Health STEM (AA&S Transfer Degree)
Workforce Offerings:
Nurse Aide Certification Training
Medication Aide
Sonography Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Basic Life Support and CPR for Healthcare Professionals
Check out what is available through RCC:
Nursing:
Pre-BSN Specialization (Associate's Applied Science Transfer Degree)
ADN Nursing (Associate's Applied Science Degree)
Nurse Aide
Pre-Nursing
Practical Nursing (Certificate)
Pre-Practical Nursing
Emergency:
EMS - Paramedic I
EMS - Paramedic II
EMT – Advanced
EMT – Emergency Medical Technician
Pre-Paramedic
Other Medical:
Phlebotomy
Pre-Medical Lab Tech
Medical Laboratory Technology
Respiratory Therapy (Assoc. Applied Science Degree)
Psychology/Social Work (AA&S Transfer Degree)
Health STEM (AA&S Transfer Degree)
Workforce Offerings:
Nurse Aide Certification Training
Medication Aide
Sonography Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Basic Life Support and CPR for Healthcare Professionals