9/14 STREAM: Going beyond STEM, we will integrate curriculum to engage students with thoughtfully designed lessons and projects.

9/14 Science for the Non-Scientist: Have you been asked to teach science for the first time but do not have the background? Are you intrigued by science but intimidated by it?

9/28 Crazy 4 Math: Start the new school year with activities and ideas that address Pre-K through 2nd grade math concepts.

9/28 Get Your Message Across: Animate it with 3D Avatars: Learn to use freeware to construct dialogues and 3D animated characters to act it out.

Register today at http://www.raftbayarea.org/workshops.

Our workshops are for educators of all types: preschool, TK-12th grades, home-school, after-school, and community groups. Earn credit and have fun in RAFT’s hands-on workshops! All RAFT workshops offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from San Jose State University.

If you have any questions about our workshop program, please contact Vanessa at workshops@raft.net or (408) 213-7209.

Floating Compass 10-Pack

The floating compass is a useful tool for detecting the magnetic fields of magnets and of the Earth.  Make a simple compass with a magnetized needle to demonstrate the properties of magnetic materials and show that magnets have north and south poles.  Using the floating compass provides a visual example of how like poles repel each other.  Curriculum topics for grades 4 – 12 physical and Earth & space science that can be covered using the Floating Compass activity include properties of materials, magnetic fields and poles, and orienteering.  RAFT’s Mini Magnet Wands kit is a great activity to learn from and use as a tool along with the Floating Compass!

RAFT Activity Kits and Idea Sheets

Arts in Education Idea Sheets

Animated Flip Books

Cap Maracas

File Folder Frames

Folded Flutter-bys

Ojo de Dios