Let food ignite the excitement of learning. Attend this class to discover how combining food and art can encourage enthusiasm in the classroom. In this course, attendees will plan, shop, and prepare food in an artistic way using "art, color, proportions, etc." Take your teaching a step further and implement health, math, ELA, and technology. […]
How do we get concepts to "stick" in students' minds? Following a few guidelines, teachers can make complex ideas "sticky," using the SUCCESs© principles from Chip and Dan Heath's book Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, Emotions, Stories. During this course, we will examine some samples and […]
Are you looking for a new approach to engage students and develop a deeper understanding, all while minimizing behavior issues? If so, Arts Integration is for you! In this hands-on course, you will discover a variety of project-based activities (one or more for each month of the year). While the target audience is for grades […]
Integrating Science into Writing while meeting Math and Reading standards; this course will provide educators with tools to create lesson plans using found materials. We will create projects, using collaboration with other educators for ideas, research project ideas, and find standards and objectives that meet the needs for individual grade levels. Participants will walk away […]
This class is designed to introduce the learner to the very basics of all types of welding and basic metal working. The learner can expect to experience: shop safety, oxy-fuel welding and cutting, "arc" welding, MIG welding, and plasma cutting. If you have little to no experience welding, this class is for you. Learn more […]
More often students are coming to school with a variety of different academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Many students have IEPs and 504s to address these issues, but several do not and struggle in the general education classroom. In some instances, students are bored; having already mastered content presented to them in their class. With […]
This course is a continuation of Introductory Welding for Beginners. In this course, learners can expect to safely employ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding techniques for extended periods of time. Learners will also be able to operate, with minimal instructor help: angle grinders, pedestal […]
Join us for food in the classroom and ideas for food at home. We will be modeling incorporating food into lessons and providing ideas, taking time to talk about the importance of a family meal, and making meal time at home a little easier. During the 2-day course, participants will experience and learn: hands-on instruction […]
This course is focused around educator wellness, rejuvenating and recovering after a busy school year; while connecting with others and re-establishing our FIRE and PASSION as educators. Over the two day course, we will work on getting outdoors, moving our bodies, meeting new people, relaxing, and digging into our own lives and habits to make […]
Gather your teachers and come join us to see and experience the latest textbook offerings & learning materials/programs available to your schools! Many statewide and national organizations, as well as textbook vendors, will be in attendance. 2022 Montana Teacher of the Year, Bill Stockton - Keynote Speaker During lunch, Bill will provide a keynote on […]
