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Seminar NameHarnessing the Sun: Nature's Pathway to Solar Energy
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Seminar Short DescSt. Bonaventure University invites teachers to the 10th annual lab development workshop. This year's topic is Harnessing the Sun: Nature's Pathway to Solar Energy. Talks & hands-on activities on solar energy transformation & computer modeling.
Seminar Full DescSt. Bonaventure University invites teachers to the 10th annual lab development workshop. This year's topic is Harnessing the Sun: Nature's Pathway to Solar Energy. Come work with professors from St. Bonaventure University and the University of Kentucky to learn how solar panels work. NYS standards will be the framework for learning how to integrate the hands-on labs into your classroom. The NYS Science Learning Standards, Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards, and Next Gen Math Learning Standards will be addressed as you discuss how to integrate the lessons into your classrooms.
Seminar Date07/28/2025
Opening Time8:30 am
Closing Time2:30 pm
Last Day To Register07/25/2025      [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ]
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Seminar AudienceGenerally geared toward secondary level STEM subject teachers with knowledge of NYSSLS.
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Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resourcessolar, energy, solar panels, energy transformation, photosynthesis, science, computational modeling
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Seminar ObjectivesTeacher will:
- learn the science for solar energy transformation and where it happens in daily life.
- use computer models to understand how solar panels work
- compare the mechanism and efficiency of energy transformation between nature's photosynthesis and solar panels
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Assessment of LearningTeachers will:
- discuss and plan for classroom integration of ideas learned
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SiteSaint Bonaventure University
LocationWalsh Science Center
Site StatusRegional
Day Number1 of 4
Duration6 Hours
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WorkshopHarnessing the Sun: Nature's Pathway to Solar Energy
Day Number1
Total Workshop Days4
Starting Registration8:00 am
Credit Hours22.00 Per Day
CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
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Provider529 - Professional Development
Category521 - STEM (Science Kits)
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Added ByClay Nolan
Seminar Id10282

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