GUTS is a national STEM program for middle schoolers, teaching inquiry and problem-solving through science, tech, engineering, and math.
About this Event

Project Growing Up Thinking Scientifically (GUTS) is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program for middle school students serving schools and districts nationally. Growing up thinking scientifically means learning to look at the world and ask questions, develop answers to the questions through scientific inquiry, and design solutions to their problems.

This is an online course with a one-hour kickoff LIVE session, and asynchronous Canvas modules, for a total of 30 Continuing Education Units.

Description

This course prepares educators to teach Project GUTS by building and using the models they will use in the classroom and gain a deeper understanding behind computer science, complex adaptive systems, and how to integrate CS into their existing SOL science content.

Course Format

Live Kick Off (required)
Complete all coursework and modules in Canvas

Audience

Middle School science and computer science teachers

Course Objectives

Understand how computer modeling and simulation address VA CS Standards.
Gain experience and confidence in leading lessons and activities.
Practice and be able to instill positive dispositions in your students (persistence, willingness to make mistakes, resourcefulness).

Knowledge Level

Beginner - Participating educators need no knowledge or experience with the CS SOLs or the Project GUTS curriculum

Prerequisites

None