Scott Nielsen

Alejandra Alvarez

Light and Shadow Play

AIMS Center

Light and Shadow Play is an open-ended exploration of the art and science of light.

AIMS Center for Math and Science Education

AIMS Educator Workshops

Come ready to design, prototype, and experiment—while gaining the tools and confidence to lead meaningful, NGSS-aligned science and computer science experiences in your classroom.

Light and Shadow Play is an open-ended exploration of the art and science of light. Learners investigate big ideas like cause and effect or reflection and refraction by playfully rearranging light sources and physical materials and observing light and shadows produced.

<h3>About Our Educator Workshops:</h3> Design, Craft, and Code: New Tools for Teaching Science through STEAM With science education now featured on the California School Dashboard, there’s never been a better time to rethink how we teach it. Design, Craft, and Code is a hands-on workshop series that equips educators to bring the California NGSS to life through a STEAM-integrated, maker-centered approach—including creative connections to computer science. Participants will explore a wide range of materials and tools—from cardboard and fabric to 3D printers, laser cutters, and microcontrollers—while engaging in open-ended design challenges that spark creativity and problem-solving. Grounded in constructionism, design thinking, and the maker mindset, these sessions provide practical strategies for teaching science through making, coding, and hands-on exploration. Come ready to design, prototype, and experiment—while gaining the tools and confidence to lead meaningful, NGSS-aligned science and computer science experiences in your classroom. Fall sessions are free to attend! Continuing education unit is available through Fresno Pacific University.