Pro-D-Day with GearBots!
Join us at the Space Centre for a STEAM professional development day
Date/Time: Oct 20 2023, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre | Event calendar1100 Chestnut St
Tickets
Cost: free
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Do you teach grade 4-8? Join us for a STEAM-focused pro-d day with GearBots!
Dereck Dirom, from GearBots Educational Resources, will be joining the team at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre to host an educator development day that will include a 3 hour robotics workshop, our new Planetarium show, Exploring the Moon, and our new Groundstation Canada show, Living on the Lunar Gateway.
This workshop will be ideal for teachers who want to integrate Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies curriculum into their classroom practice, get familiar with the basics of coding a robotic device, strategize ways to implement robotics into classroom practice, and raise awareness of Canada’s contributions to the Artemis Mission and lunar exploration as curriculum-relevant material for their classrooms.
Register today! Spots are limited.
This program is free to attend, and is undertaken with the financial support of the Canadian Space Agency.
SCHEDULE
GROUP 1:
9:00: arrive/check in
9:15 – 12:15: GearBots Workshop (Ray Whittick Lounge)
12:20 – 12:50: lunch break
1:00 – 1:30: Observatory Tour
1:45 - 2:10: explore the Cosmic Courtyard gallery
2:15 – 2:35: Living on Lunar Gateway (GroundStation Canada Theatre)
2:45 – 3:30: Exploring the Moon show (PlanetariumTheatre)
3:45: depart
GROUP 2:
9:00: arrive/check in
9:15 – 9:35: Living on Lunar Gateway show (GroundStation Canada Theatre)
9:45 – 10:30: Exploring the Moon show (PlanetariumTheatre)
10:45 – 11:15: explore the Cosmic Courtyard gallery
11:20 – 11:50: Observatory Tour
12:00 – 12:30: lunch break
12:35 – 3:35: GearBots Workshop (Ray Whittick Lounge)
3:45: depart
HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH GEARBOTS
Dereck Dirom is an educator who brings the world of innovation to life within Abbotsford Sr. Secondary School through his dynamic Makerspace program. With a keen focus on fostering curiosity and excellence in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), Dereck harnesses the power of robotics and coding to captivate a diverse community of eager learners.
In collaboration with local agencies, Dereck spearheads the GearBots STEM Program, a visionary robotics engineering venture encompassing both a Junior Makerspace program and a Senior STEM Academy. Catering to students aged 9 to 15+, this program radiates its influence throughout the Upper Fraser Valley, offering a spectrum of enriching experiences.
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