I am a non-thesis Masters student in Environmental Science and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. I will be finishing my degree in Summer of 2012. I have been a part of the Bechtel Fellowship since January 2011 and have worked with K-5th teachers in Hodgkins Elementary and Skyline Vista Elementary. I am currently participating in the program as a part of the admin and assessment teams. I did my undergrad at Mines in Environmental Engineering as well. I am a native of southwestern Colorado and spend as much time as possible enjoying everything our state has to offer by skiing, climbing, trail running, backbacking, biking, etc. After graduation I hope to either get a Water Resource job or continue this adventure into science and math education.

For more information on this program: Bechtel Education Initiaitive

 

Moon:
Phases of the Moon
I used this in 3rd - 5th grades to show why the moon goes through phases when viewed from Earth.
(from Curriculum Associates, Inc)
Worksheet
More info

Nuclear Energy:
This was part of our summer workshop on energy sources. Great information and activities, especially as part of a discussion about the tragedy in Japan.
Edible Half-Life
Radioactive Clean-up

Kindergarten Math
Math Match-up