by Eric Welker | Aug 1, 2019
Reusing recyclable materials is the heart of innovation at RAFT. Over the years RAFT has created hundreds standards-aligned activities that embrace the creative use of materials. They are meant to serve students in a range of grades depending on the objectives of...
by Eric Welker | Jul 27, 2019
Effective classroom management balances student excitement with engagement and ensures that lessons run smoothly, activities are completed on time, and students display positive, respectful behavior. Participants in this workshop will engage in hands-on activities...
by Eric Welker | Jul 25, 2019
Laser cutting machines help to create many customized items by using laser technology to etch, engrave, and cut through a wide variety of materials. For example, laser cutters are used to create math manipulatives, puzzles, graphic designs, and more. This beginning...
by Eric Welker | Jul 23, 2019 | Activity Kits, affordable and accessible educational activities, affordable educational activities, Boy scouts, common materials, creativity, curriculum, educational content, engagement, hands on Activity Kits, hands on science activities, hands on science workshop, magnetism, NGSS, physics, RAFT Bay Area, RAFT workshops, science project
RAFT relaunched its workshop program this summer with several interesting classes covering a variety of topics such as classroom management, design challenge facilitation, laser engraving, preschool math and science, and several others. The workshop held on Saturday...
by Eric Welker | Jul 22, 2019
This workshop will provide the skills and strategies necessary to leverage many science and math RAFT activities in a preschool setting. Participants will engage in activities involving rolling objects, light, magnets, foam, containers, and other interesting...
