What is Water Works? WaterBotics is the curriculum component of a National Science Foundation ITEST (Innovative Technology Experiences for Students & Teachers) Scale-Up grant, known as the Build IT Underwater Robotics Scale-Up for STEM Learning and Workforce Development (BISU) Project (Award #0929674). This five-year, $2.5 million program aims to reach between 6,000 and 11,000 middle and high school students and youth with an intensive science and engineering experience based in a series of underwater robotics design and programming challenges based off the Build IT / WaterBotics curriculum developed by Stevens Institute of Technology’s “The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.” The Texas Girls Collaborative Project, with lead organizations Girlstart and the Women in Engineering Program at The University of Texas at Austin, are disseminating the curriculum across Texas as part of the NSF grant. Water Works Missions Mission 1 To and Fro

Use a single motor to build a vehicle that can travel the diameter of the pool on the surface as quickly as possible

Mission 2 Turn Style

Use two motors, maneuver on surface to complete a slalom course around two buoys in shortest time.

Mission 3 Take the Plunge

Maneuver through the same course as in the previous mission but this time underwater using three motors and other materials.

Mission 4 Final Mission

Produce a vehicle which can retrieve the greatest number of objects from the bottom of the pool within a specified time period

Water Works is based on WaterBotics ™, NSF Award # 0929674, www.waterbotics.org  Texas Girls Collaborative Project – www.txgcp.org

Organization Expectations Each organization attending the training will be required to pay a $300 training fee. The fee will cover the cost of training materials for TWO educators. After the training organizations be able to borrow a WaterBotics kit that will include the major components for running the camp (see the section “What’s Provided by TxGCP?”). Organizations are responsible for procuring the additional resources and materials for leading their camp. Additional organization expectations include:      

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Offer a one week informal camp for 20 high school girls (rising 9th - 12th graders) prior to September 2013 Must provide documentation of at least 80% registered 1 month before camp or camp will be cancelled Provide additional materials and resources needed to run the camp Maintain curriculum fidelity when implementing camp Provide a valid credit card number as a guarantee for replacement of any lost or damaged borrowed equipment Participate in all evaluations required as part of participation in NSF funded grant (pre & post surveys for students, mission logs, post-survey & final report from educators) Report demographic information and camp narrative to within one month of camp completion Send two educators to training in Austin at least one educator leading camp must be female Both educators participating in the training are expected to lead the actual camp Responsible for educator travel expenses (including meals) to and from Austin Educator Training Resources and Materials Required for Leading a Camp (Must be provided by your organization) Camp Site Requirements Enough room for 5 student work spaces, each large enough to hold a computer, building materials and a robot with plenty of electrical outlets. They can be separate rooms or one large room. One room large enough to hold a class of 20 participants and at least 5 computers (a room with 20 computers is the ideal situation). Internet access is needed. About 12’x12’ of space for a pool and enough space to walk around it with easy access to water and drainage system. The space can be indoors or outdoors. A secured storage room or closets to store all materials. Water Works is based on WaterBotics ™, NSF Award # 0929674, www.waterbotics.org  Texas Girls Collaborative Project – www.txgcp.org

Mandatory Camp Materials 5.5’ diameter Kiddie pool with 18” depth (minimum) 6’ Snapset Pool Tarp Pool Noodle Washers Computers (with internet access) Towels Digital Camera Hose String Paper Towels Non-rechargeable AA Batteries (backup) Tape (Duct or Masking) Sticky Notes Extension Cords Bowls Scissors Pie Tins

1 1 1 1 200 5 minimum 10 1 1 1 roll 6 12-30 1 roll 10 pads 1 to 5 5 5 2 to 3

The following materials are optional. They are used in optional hands-on activities in the camp. Optional Camp Materials Air or Bicycle Pump Decorations (Room, Pool) Scratch Paper Flip Charts Rubber Bands Plastic cups Peanut Butter & Jelly Bread Plastic knives Tablecloth Clear containers Markers, pens, pencils Pool Leaf Skimmer

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5 2 bags 30 1 jar each 1 bag 5 1 5 5 1

Water Works is based on WaterBotics ™, NSF Award # 0929674, www.waterbotics.org  Texas Girls Collaborative Project – www.txgcp.org

What is Provided by TxGCP? After attending the Educator Training, educators receive access to the WaterBotics curriculum with detailed instructions on how to plan, prepare and implement the camp for 20 girls. Educators will be able to borrow a wireless WaterBotics Kit (approximately $3,200 of equipment) from the Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) to use during their volunteer (or mentor) training and student camp. Each TxGCP WaterBotics Kit contains the following materials: Materials in Kits LEGO MINDSTORMS® Educational Base Set LEGO MINDSTORMS ® Educational NXT Software 2.1 and Site License LEGO MINDSTORMS ® Educational Resource Set Power Functions Motor Power Functions Extension Wire , 8-inch Power Functions Extension Wire , 20-inch Power Functions Battery Holder Power Functions IR Receiver HiTechnic IRLink NXT Connector Cable, 3-meter Snapware Plastic Containers (with Sponges) T-6988 10 Channel Smart (Battery) Charger AA Rechargeable Batteries Model Boat Propellers Large Dragonfly Propellers Wiffle Balls Low Temperature Mini Glue Gun Low Temperature Mini Glue Sticks

5 1 3 25 20 20 5 10 5 5 5 1 34 20 12 8 1

Educators will also have the option of buying a WaterBotics kit directly from LEGO which will cost $1500 - $3200. A special part number is required to order the WaterBotics kit. Educators attending the TxGCP Water Works Training will receive that information as part of the curriculum. The kits sold by LEGO will include all the items listed above plus pools, tarp, washers and oil.

Water Works is based on WaterBotics ™, NSF Award # 0929674, www.waterbotics.org  Texas Girls Collaborative Project – www.txgcp.org

 

 

   

Water Works Educator Project Plan (Page 1) Each organization must have filled out the TxGCP Water Works Educator Training Online application at: http://tiny.cc/wwedtr.

Organization Name: Does your organization own LEGO Mindstorms Education Kits? No

Yes, we have

Do you have the LEGO Mindstorms Education Software License?

No

Yes

Please submit two tentative dates when you would like to implement your five day camp this summer (TxGCP will confirm camp dates by February 11, 2013). Preferred Week 1: Preferred Week 2: Do you have specific grades you want to offer the camp to (i.e. 9th grade only, 10th - 12 grades, etc.)?

No

Yes, we want only:

Briefly describe your timeline for recruiting 20 rising 9th - 12th grade girls for your summer camp?

List the top three ways you plan to promote your camp.

How do you plan to select girls into your camp? Open registration? Invitation only? Applications?

Please submit the Water Works Project Plan & Agreement by November 16, 2012 to be considered for the Water Works Educator Training. You can submit your documents by email to [email protected] or by fax to 512-232-1885.

Water Works is based on WaterBotics ™, NSF Award # 0929674, www.waterbotics.org     Texas Girls Collaborative Project – www.txgcp.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Works Educator Project Plan (Page 2) Educator Information (will attend the training and lead the camp): Educator #1 Name: Title/Position: Phone Number: Email Address: Have you run a summer camp before?

No

Yes

If yes, what age group? Briefly describe your experiences with robotics.

Will you need a vegetarian meal?

No

Yes

Educator #2 Name: Title/Position: Phone Number: Email Address: Have you run a summer camp before?

No

Yes

If yes, what age group? Briefly describe your experiences with robotics.

Will you need a vegetarian meal?

No

Yes

Please submit the Water Works Project Plan & Agreement by November 16, 2012 to be considered for the Water Works Educator Training. You can submit your documents by email to [email protected] or by fax to 512-232-1885.

Water Works is based on WaterBotics ™, NSF Award # 0929674, www.waterbotics.org     Texas Girls Collaborative Project – www.txgcp.org

 

 

Water Works Organization Agreement Please submit the Water Works Project Plan & Agreement by November 16, 2012 to be considered for the Water Works Educator Training. You can submit your documents by email to [email protected] or by fax to 512-232-1885.

___________________________ understands that by participating in the (Organization Name)

Water Works Informal Educator Training (Monday, January 7 - Friday, January 11, 2013), our organization will fulfill the following:      

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Offer a one week informal camp for 20 high school girls (rising 9th - 12th graders) prior to September 2013 Provide documentation of at least 80% registered 1 month before camp or camp will be cancelled Provide additional materials and resources needed to run the camp Provide a valid credit card number as a guarantee for replacement of any lost or damaged borrowed equipment Maintain curriculum fidelity when implementing camp (pool size, number of missions completed, etc.) Participate in all evaluations required as part of participation in NSF funded grant (pre & post surveys for students, mission logs, post-survey & final report from educators) Report demographic information and camp narrative to TxGCP within one month of camp completion Send two educators (who will lead the camp) to training in Austin at least one educator leading camp must be female Responsible for educator travel expenses and meals to and from Austin Educator Training

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Organization Director (Printed)

Organization Director Signature

Date

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Educator #1 Name (Printed)

Educator #1 Signature

Date

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Educator #2 Name (Printed)

Educator #2 Signature

Date

Water Works is based on WaterBotics ™, NSF Award # 0929674, www.waterbotics.org  Texas Girls Collaborative Project – www.txgcp.org