E4: Excellence in Elementary Engineering Education

January 28th, 2010 at the St. Catherine University

Need Information on the new engineering requirements in the Minnesota Science Standards?

Wondering what engineering is and how you can possibly teach it?

Looking for ways to integrate engineering projects into an already packed day?

Searching for advice, resources, lesson plans and ideas about elementary engineering?

Ready for professional development about the engineering design process?

The E4 Conference is a full day professional development conference that focuses on the why, what and how of teaching quality elementary engineering. Elementary educators, administrators, engineering professionals, and civic leaders are welcome.

Attendees will leave the conference with:

Information on new elementary engineering standards
Knowledge of engineering and why it's important

     Great activities you can bring back to your classroom
     Confidence and know-how to instruct your students
     Inspiration to integrate engineering into other subjects
     Practical ideas from hands-on programs throughout Minnesota

The E4 conference features many prominent speakers, including a keynote address by Dr. AnnMarie Thomas, plus more than two dozen breakout sessions on three tracks:

1. Making it Work: Pedagogy and Practical Ideas

2. Engineering with Kids

3. Real Engineers and Projects for your classroom

2010 E4 Program

St. Catherine University Campus Map

Information for Registrants

How to register

Cost for the 2010 E4 Conference is $75 per attendee, which includes lunch and 6 CEUs.

Register online with a credit card or purchase order or
Mail in your payment with this registration form.

Please register early to avoid disappointment, as space is limited and this is a very popular conference. Online registrations will close on January 26th, however last year we reached capacity early and had to close registration in advance.

Please contact Candace Slattery at Candace@theworks.org if you wish to register a large group.

Many thanks to the 3M Foundation, the Qwest Foundation and the Beim Foundation for making this conference possible.

Peek at last year's program for an idea of the structure and sessions.

The 2009 E4 Conference was held February 6th at the College of St. Catherine and attracted 230 educators, administrators, and engineering professionals.

2009 E4 Conference Program

To stay informed about the 2010 event, please join our e-newsletter list as an Educator or contact us at 952-848-4855.

The Works, 5701 Normandale Road, Ste. 303, Edina, Minnesota 55424 [map] Phone: (952) 848-4848

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