Nautilus Middle School, IB World School, Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, Science Dept. Chair, Science Fair/SECME Coordinator, STEM Coach

 Nautilus Middle School IB World School
Science Department

Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, 
Science Dept. Chair, Science Fair/SECME Coordinator & STEM Coach

Review of last year- a recap of 2015-2016 Science Department, Science STEM Club

Released JUNE 2016       Nautilus Middle School - IB WORLD SCHOOL
                                           Science Department
                       2015-2016   Science Awards Recognition of Achievements
Science STEM Academic Club – Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, Sponsor

Dream in Green Challenge / WE-LAB

Competition Coordinators – Students Dream in Green Lead Students
Students assist in Nautilus Environmental & Engineering Science Fair in Media Center.
    
2015 Nautilus Middle School Science Project and & Engineering Fair

We CONGRATULATE our students for outstanding performances and awards at the 2016 STEM EXPO with attendance of over 12,000 participants! 

Nautilus Middle School students were recognized and honored at an Awards Ceremony at Miami Dade College, North Campus.


The 62nd South Florida Regional Science & Engineering Fair Awards -Nautilus MS
Two Students take two 1st Place-Superior; Special Award

Seven students earn – 2nd Place- Excellent
One 6th grade student earns  – 3rd Place with Honorable Mention

Bridges Category –8th Grade student- 3rd Place
                               8th Grade student– Honorable Mention

SPECIAL AWARDS: 
One 6th grade & 7th grade student earns 1st Place – Superior; Special Broadcom Award

2016 SECME OLYMPIAD 2016-Full STEaM AHEAD
Mr. Dane Jaber, SECME District Coordinator & Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, SECME Coordinator,
2016 STEM EXPO Results of Nautilus Middle School
Brain-Bowl (8th Grade) – Finalists (4th Place)
Bridge Building (8th Grade)- (2nd  in competing in this category)
Egg- Drop Container (7th Grade)–

One 7th garde student won first place trophy & medal for her Essay.
She competed in National SECME competition with her Essay.
1st Place Winner: Essay –Isabel Perlman -(7th Grade)
Mousetrap Car, Water Bottle Rocket, 
FPL Generator Build - New 2015-
                                                               2016 Future City Challenge at FIU         
Nautilus Middle School IB World / MDCPS in Miami Beach present their Future City Challenge Project at Regional Competition at FIU with National Engineering Week.
Special Award for the Most Sustainable Environment in a Future City
Award presented by Florida Professional Engineering Government. 
Educator Coach of Nautilus Middle School is Dr. Gwendolyn Foote.
Engineering Mentor Mr. Jose Acosta of Chen-Moore & Associates.
 
                                                                  e-Cybermission
Winning 3rd Place in State of Florida in e-Cybermission

Congratulations to Corrosion Investigators won

3rd Place / Honorable Mention for the State of Florida

National Competition-Nautilus Middle School Science 6th Grade Team- 

Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, Team Advisor
                                                                Exploravision- 6th Grade entries
1. Soldiers of Support
2. Robotic Fish
3. Eco-Friendly Car 
4. Gender for the Best Health
5. Solar Hovercrafts
6. Corrosion Controllers
   
                                                         Literacy in Science
Nautilus Middle School STEM Programs
                The 2015-2016 Fairchild Challenge for Middle Schools
Challenge 1-9 Students receiving awards for submitting and winning points for Nautilus M. S.
Total points: 2010 Points =
Challenge 1: The Million Orchid Mobile Lab —Designs- Dr. Foote& Ms. Burns
Educator Design- Ms. Burns
Challenge 2- Global Challenge: Environmental change- Comic Strip -Dr. Foote
Challenge 3- Green Treasures: Voyages of Plants Newsletters-   Dr. Foote
Challenge 4-Citizen Science: Lizards on the Loose-  Dr. Boundy & Dr. Foote
Challenge 5-Citizen Science: Growing Beyond Earth- Dr Lemas.
Challenge 6-Botanical Illustrations: Plants from Faraway Places— Dr. Foote
Challenge 7- Green Cusine: Meals for Space Exploration- Dr. Foote
Challenge 8-Citizen Science: The Million Orchid Project- Dr. Lemas & Dr. Foote
Challenge 9 – Documentary: New Horizons Video Documentary- Dr. Foote & Mr. Alvarez

                         Fairchild Challenge BRONZE AWARD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzOdUZhtjnM
 
Robotics After  School Program
Contributing to school events, Future City Challenge, competitions, and STEM educational activities, completing the program. Studnets worked with formats of technology and robotics, including
LEGOs Minstorms- NXT / EV3, Maglev, 3-D Printing, Tetrix

Nautilus Middle School in the Dream in Green Program WE-LAB Graduate Academy

Through educational workshops, classroom learning, on-line community forums, and interactive tools, WE-LAB seeks to motivate community water / energy saving behaviors and foster long-term environmental stewardship through money-saving actions.
Programs focus on education and behavior change.http://dreamingreen.org/ 

Nautilus Middle School students prepare and video a review of our 2016 Ecosummit
7th grade student to be a keynote speaker at the Annual Awards Ceremony,
Principal, Mr. Rene Bellmas- Winner for Best, Most Inspiring Principal
7th grade student, Student Leadership Award, as a Green Game Changer
 
Dr. Gwendolyn Foote was nominated for 2016 National SECME Teacher of the Year buy Nautilus Middle School Administration and teachers.

Dr. Gwendolyn Foote was nominated and considered for Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program.

Nautilus Middle School, IB World School, Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, Science Dept. Chair, Science Fair/SECME Coordinator, STEM Coach

 Nautilus Middle School IB World School
Science Department

Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, 
Science Dept. Chair, Science Fair/SECME Coordinator & STEM Coach

Review of last year- a recap of 2015-2016 Science Department, Science STEM Club

Released JUNE 2016       Nautilus Middle School - IB WORLD SCHOOL
                                           Science Department
                       2015-2016   Science Awards Recognition of Achievements
Science STEM Academic Club – Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, Sponsor

Dream in Green Challenge / WE-LAB

Competition Coordinators – Students Dream in Green Lead Students
Students assist in Nautilus Environmental & Engineering Science Fair in Media Center.
    
2015 Nautilus Middle School Science Project and & Engineering Fair

We CONGRATULATE our students for outstanding performances and awards at the 2016 STEM EXPO with attendance of over 12,000 participants! 

Nautilus Middle School students were recognized and honored at an Awards Ceremony at Miami Dade College, North Campus.


The 62nd South Florida Regional Science & Engineering Fair Awards -Nautilus MS
Two Students take two 1st Place-Superior; Special Award

Seven students earn – 2nd Place- Excellent
One 6th grade student earns  – 3rd Place with Honorable Mention

Bridges Category –8th Grade student- 3rd Place
                               8th Grade student– Honorable Mention

SPECIAL AWARDS: 
One 6th grade & 7th grade student earns 1st Place – Superior; Special Broadcom Award

2016 SECME OLYMPIAD 2016-Full STEaM AHEAD
Mr. Dane Jaber, SECME District Coordinator & Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, SECME Coordinator,
2016 STEM EXPO Results of Nautilus Middle School
Brain-Bowl (8th Grade) – Finalists (4th Place)
Bridge Building (8th Grade)- (2nd  in competing in this category)
Egg- Drop Container (7th Grade)–

One 7th garde student won first place trophy & medal for her Essay.
She competed in National SECME competition with her Essay.
1st Place Winner: Essay –Isabel Perlman -(7th Grade)
Mousetrap Car, Water Bottle Rocket, 
FPL Generator Build - New 2015-
                                                               2016 Future City Challenge at FIU         
Nautilus Middle School IB World / MDCPS in Miami Beach present their Future City Challenge Project at Regional Competition at FIU with National Engineering Week.
Special Award for the Most Sustainable Environment in a Future City
Award presented by Florida Professional Engineering Government. 
Educator Coach of Nautilus Middle School is Dr. Gwendolyn Foote.
Engineering Mentor Mr. Jose Acosta of Chen-Moore & Associates.
 
                                                                  e-Cybermission
Winning 3rd Place in State of Florida in e-Cybermission

Congratulations to Corrosion Investigators won

3rd Place / Honorable Mention for the State of Florida

National Competition-Nautilus Middle School Science 6th Grade Team- 

Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, Team Advisor
                                                                Exploravision- 6th Grade entries
1. Soldiers of Support
2. Robotic Fish
3. Eco-Friendly Car 
4. Gender for the Best Health
5. Solar Hovercrafts
6. Corrosion Controllers
   
                                                         Literacy in Science
Nautilus Middle School STEM Programs
                The 2015-2016 Fairchild Challenge for Middle Schools
Challenge 1-9 Students receiving awards for submitting and winning points for Nautilus M. S.
Total points: 2010 Points =
Challenge 1: The Million Orchid Mobile Lab —Designs- Dr. Foote& Ms. Burns
Educator Design- Ms. Burns
Challenge 2- Global Challenge: Environmental change- Comic Strip -Dr. Foote
Challenge 3- Green Treasures: Voyages of Plants Newsletters-   Dr. Foote
Challenge 4-Citizen Science: Lizards on the Loose-  Dr. Boundy & Dr. Foote
Challenge 5-Citizen Science: Growing Beyond Earth- Dr Lemas.
Challenge 6-Botanical Illustrations: Plants from Faraway Places— Dr. Foote
Challenge 7- Green Cusine: Meals for Space Exploration- Dr. Foote
Challenge 8-Citizen Science: The Million Orchid Project- Dr. Lemas & Dr. Foote
Challenge 9 – Documentary: New Horizons Video Documentary- Dr. Foote & Mr. Alvarez

                         Fairchild Challenge BRONZE AWARD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzOdUZhtjnM
 
Robotics After  School Program
Contributing to school events, Future City Challenge, competitions, and STEM educational activities, completing the program. Studnets worked with formats of technology and robotics, including
LEGOs Minstorms- NXT / EV3, Maglev, 3-D Printing, Tetrix

Nautilus Middle School in the Dream in Green Program WE-LAB Graduate Academy

Through educational workshops, classroom learning, on-line community forums, and interactive tools, WE-LAB seeks to motivate community water / energy saving behaviors and foster long-term environmental stewardship through money-saving actions.
Programs focus on education and behavior change.http://dreamingreen.org/ 

Nautilus Middle School students prepare and video a review of our 2016 Ecosummit
7th grade student to be a keynote speaker at the Annual Awards Ceremony,
Principal, Mr. Rene Bellmas- Winner for Best, Most Inspiring Principal
7th grade student, Student Leadership Award, as a Green Game Changer
 
Dr. Gwendolyn Foote was nominated for 2016 National SECME Teacher of the Year buy Nautilus Middle School Administration and teachers.

Dr. Gwendolyn Foote was nominated and considered for Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program.

Fairchild Challenge 9 - Nautilus Middle School

Published on Apr 6, 2016

This is the last installment in the 2015-2016 Nautilus Middle School Fairchild Challenge.
Vote by liking this video.

Gwen Foote-2013 SECME Teacher of the Year

Gwendolyn Foote

Science Fair Coordinator & SECME / STEM Coach

2013 SECME Teacher of the Year

At MIAMI-DADE STEM EXPO

S.T.E.M. Regional Competitions for January 26, 2013

SECME, formerly the Southeastern Consortium for Mathematics and Science Engineering, is the Division of Mathematics, Science and Advanced Academic Programs, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program that provides opportunities for students, teachers, and parents to engage in STEM activities with local colleges, universities, and engineering partners. The SECME program is part of the National SECME, Inc. alliance.

 

                                

Gwendolyn Foote, 2013 SECME Teacher of the Year

(Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics Enhancement)

Gwendolyn teaches at Nautilus Middle School, an IB World School, Miami Beach, Florida.

She is a Science Dept Chair, Science Fair Coordinator, SECME Coach, and Coach for science academic competitions.

SECME Middle and Senior High Olympiad 2013 RESULTS

THINK it’s imPOSSIBLE? THINK sySTEMatically. THINK SECME!

Middle School
Teacher of the Year	Gwendolyn Foote Nautilus Middle

http://science.dadeschools.net/STEM/index.html

Nautilus Middle School Year 2012-2013 -A busy/ productive year STEM EXPO 2013

Nautilus Middle School students established their school as a STEM School by participating and earning awards in compeititons- local, regional, & national.

Gwen Foote, Science Fair Coordiator, SECME / STEM Coach, and

Science Coach for Green School & Future City Challenge Competitions

S.T.E.M. Regional Competitions for January 26, 2013
Nautilus Middle
Banner
Bridge
Essay
Egg-drop Container
Mousetrap Car
Technology Challenge - Our SECME team - Weather Wizards http://weatherwizards.weebly.com/
Waterbottle Rockets
Brainbowl
Robotic Hand

Students competed in teams during The SECME Olympiad and Festival competitions
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2013
Location: Miami Dade College, North Campus

SECME, formerly the Southeastern Consortium for Mathematics and Science Engineering, is the Division of Mathematics, Science and Advanced Academic Programs, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program that provides opportunities for students, teachers, and parents to engage in STEM activities with local colleges, universities, and engineering partners.

The local SECME program is part of the National SECME, Inc. alliance.

http://science.dadeschools.net/secme/resources.html

Gwen Foote Coaching Nautilus Middle School Future City Challenge

Gwen Foote is Science Department teacher for Nautilus Middle School and this year's coach for Future City Challenge. This engineering competition is sponsored by National Engineering Society. The Nautilus team is focusing on competing in Regional Competition at FIU in Miami, Florida.

Press Release:

Middle School Students from the South Florida Region to Take on This Challenge as Annual Future City Competition® Kicks Off Over 35,000 Students Nationally Asked To Rethink Runoff and Design Clean Solutions to Manage Storm water Pollution

IS EXTREME WEATHER BECOMING THE NEW NORMAL? DROUGHT/DELUGE CYCLES LEAD TO INCREASED FLOODING AND POLLUTED WATER SYSTEMS

Whether the result of man-made climate change or something else as yet unexplained, most people agree that extreme weather is becoming all too common. When it’s colder in May than in February, or when the season’s biggest snowstorm comes in October, something unusual is upon us.

One of the most potentially damaging aspects of extreme weather is radical swings in precipitation. Regions throughout the world find themselves experiencing prolonged drought, then are suddenly hit with torrential storms. When this happens, rainwater quickly turns into runoff, especially in cities, where hard surfaces—like roofs, sidewalks, and parking lots—prevent rain from soaking into the ground and leads to damaging and sometimes catastrophic flooding.

Until now, the most common response has been to channel water away from urban areas. But, as it moves, runoff carries pollutants into storm drains which empty directly into the waterways used for recreation, fishing and drinking water. Now engineers are rethinking this approach. They are beginning to imagine and design new and creative ways to manage stormwater that make city landscapes act more like natural landscapes. These innovations help reduce runoff, increase the amount of water that soaks into the ground and improve water quality.

The annual Future City challenge has received national attention and acclaim for its role in encouraging middle schoolers nationwide to develop their interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Participating students useSimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition software to design a virtual Future City model, incorporating their ideas. Then they will build a physical model using recycled materials which can cost no more than $100 to build.

Through hands-on applications, Future City participants discover by doing how engineering is both accessible and can make a difference in the world.

About Future City Competition

The Annual National Engineers Week Foundation’s Future City Competition, for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students, is held from September, 2012 through February, 2013. The Future City Competition is a program of National Engineers Week Foundation (NEWF), a consortium of professional and technical societies and major U.S. corporations.
For more information on the Future City Competition, visit www.futurecity.org

Last year's model city for Nautilus M.S. focused on alternative energy and received a special award for transportation with alternative energy.

Green School Challenge in Miami Beach-Nautilus Middle School

This year has been an adventure in participating in Green School Challenge Program in Miami Beach. Nautilus Middle School has been meeting monthly challenges and creating eco-friendly conservation projects that are student driven and teacher supported. The basis of these projects are S.T.E.M. activities and inspired by Science Club members.
Gwen Foote served as coordiator and sponsor of the Green School Challenge in Nautilus.
Dream in Green School Challenge Program is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop and implement programs to promote energy conservation, efficiency, environmental awareness, and promotion and education of renewable energy.

THE ENERGY WALK THROUGH CHECKLIST TARGETS IMPROVEMENTS

      Turn off lights when leaving empty classrooms

      Unplug electronic devices at the end of the day

      Turn off water faucets tightly

      Ban plastic water bottles, use reusable bottles

      Use both sides of the paper

      Use scrap paper for art projects/practice work

      Recycle aluminum, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard

      Use recycled paper whenever possible

      Use environmentally-safe cleaning supplies

      Area Mapped: Floors 1,2, 3 Classrooms, Offices, Media Center, & Hallways People on the Walk Through: Green Dream Team Students (Council, Club, Science students)

Additional School wide activities promoting conservation- energy, water, alternative resources

      Pacing Guide Lessons in Climate Change & Conservation for the Environment-

      Mousetrap Car seminar & competition (Alternative energy)-

      Recycle Boxes set up & Collections for technology recycling –

      Conservation of energy expenses

      Bionic Robotic Arm Competition with 2 teams- using recycled materials

      Future Green City Competition –

Logo contest- Essay writing –  For Climate Change

October Challenge –  Board Game, Essay writing, Energy Saving assignment

November- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

   

Green School Challenge 2012 summary in Nautilus coming soon

Gwen Foote Encourages Equity in Science Education

It is nice to see more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math careers more gender equitable as more girls are getting involved in middle school projects and activities.
This was not the scene in the 1960s or 1970s. Opportunities are growing for females and minorities. As educators, it is our responsibility to promote and teach proactive science education for all students, with enthusiasm and excitement.

Check this out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CODA2gpNTas
From CBS:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7374372n&tag=strip

Gwen Foote: Finalist for Dade County Science Teacher of the Year (DCSTA)

Dade County Science Teachers’ Association (DCSTA)

2011 SCIENCE TEACHER OF THE YEAR

 DCSTA announced finalists for 2010-2011 Science Teacher of the Year Awards. 

These awards honor one classroom teacher in the science discipline.

Finalist: Science Teacher of the Year

Gwendolyn Foote

Science Dept Chair, Teacher, SECME & SCIENCE FAIR Coordinator
Nautilus Middle School
Miami Beach, FL

Gwendolyn Foote, Presenter at 2010 IMPACT EXPO Professional Development

Science Teacher, Science Dept. Chair, Science Fair & SECME Coordinator

This teacher is someone who motivates, makes learning truly exciting; a dedicated professional who nurtures hidden talents and abilities; a creative, caring individual who takes teaching science beyond the textbook. 

Sponsored by the Dade County Science Teachers’ Association (DCSTA)

& Beckman-Coulter Corporation

Nautilus Middle School & Gwen Foote Receives Awards Miami Beach Mayor

Mayor’s Recognition: Education Professionals May 2011

Certificates of Recognition are presented to Select Teachers and students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the 2010-2011 School Year.

Requested by Mayor Matti Herrera Bower

Receiving awards for Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach

Left to Right: Principal Dr. Allyn Bernstein, Retiree:   William Lollis
Rookie Teacher of the Year:   Andie Rosen
Teacher of the Year:   Gwendolyn Foote

IB Students- Caring: Bianca Williams,  Balanced: Robert Berryman, Principled: Robert Barrios Thinker:  Brennan Jasso

Mayor Matti Herrera Bower

http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/

Gwen Foote, Teacher of the Year in Miami Beach

Nautilus MS: Rosen, Foote, Echemendia, Dr. Bernstein, Dr. Narson

Gwen Foote was named “Teacher of the Year” 2011

Recommended for this award by the faculty of Nautilus Middle School in Miami Beach, she received this award at an event of Miami Dade County School District who honored this educators with her administration and fellow teachers.

Afterwards, Gwen Foote was nominated and named as a finalist by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce for a Teacher Excellence Education Award.

Gwendolyn Foote, Finalist in
The 2010-2011 ELAYNE WEISBURD TEACHER EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce created the Elayne Weisburd Educator Excellence in Education Award to recognize outstanding educators in Miami Beach who exhibits innovative and creative teaching methods to make learning fun.

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce named Gwendolyn Foote as a finalist for an award that brings recognition to teachers who have a Masters degree and whose programs exhibit a commitment to higher learning, provides innovative programs, and demonstrates a commitment for improving their school in the Miami Beach. The fianlists have an outstanding ability to inspire the love of learning in all students and have the respect and admiration of students, parents and co-workers in their schools. http://www.miamibeachguest.com
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com