Modules

The GK-12 ("Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education") Sensors! Program is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded initiative between the University of Maine (UM) College of Engineering and ten area schools. Graduate fellows share their knowledge in engineering, science and social science with grades 6-12 students while teaming with teachers to bring sensor research into math, life science, earth science, environmental science, biology, chemistry, physics, electronics, computer science and robotics, civics, social science, geography and even health classrooms.

Hands-on projects for middle- and high-school students include using sensors to determine water and air quality, test security in transportation, test food and plant safety, analyze biological and wildlife data, and monitor sound and light pollution. Teaching modules are also designed to create school-wide debates on public issues, such as sensor technology versus privacy.

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