Enhancing STEM Learning in Your K-6 Network: Classroom PW:
Alice A. Christie, Ph.D. Former K-12 Educator
Overview Ø Print and Online Resources Ø What is STEM Education and Why is it Important? Ø Challenge # 1 Ø The 5E Instructional Model Ø Challenge # 2 Ø Questioning Techniques Ø STEM Lessons Ø Planning a STEM Lesson Ø Case Studies Ø Reflection and Evaluation
Print and Online Resources Ø Let’s identify: Ø Print resources Ø Online resources
Creating a Classroom Culture Ø My Seminar Goals Ø Turn a hotel meeting room into an elementary school STEM classroom Ø Encourage risk taking Ø Honor and learn from mistakes Ø Focus on explorative, hands-on learning Ø Share experiences from other K-6 STEM classrooms around the country Ø Model instructional strategies appropriate in STEM classrooms Ø Have FUN!
Creating a Classroom Culture Ø Whenever you see this video: Ø Get up Ø Circulate around the room Ø Observe an object (or group of objects) Ø Discuss what you see with other participants observing the same object/s Ø Record your answer to the question about the object/s Ø Don’t duplicate anyone else’s answer Ø Watch the timer: You have 4 minutes to complete this task
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Apply in EVERY State As a state, we have a moral obligation to all of our students — not just the top 5 or 10 percent — to offer the STEM skills that will be required in every 21st-century career. William L. Walker, Jr., Director Arkansas Department of Career Education
What Materials Did You See? Ø Webbing Ideas Ø Bubbl.us
Page 37 Materials in STEM Classrooms Ø Attribute Blocks Ø Cotton Balls Ø Baggies Ø Crayons Ø Balls of Many Sizes Ø Cuisenaire Rods Ø Base Ten Blocks Ø Dice Ø Bathroom Scale Ø Dominoes Ø Beads: All Shapes & Ø Dried Beans Sizes Ø Drinking Straws Ø Bells Ø Building Blocks Ø Duct Tape Ø Buttons: All Shapes & Ø Fabric Sizes Ø Flashlights Ø Calculators Ø Fraction Circles Ø Compass Ø Geoboards Ø Construction Paper Ø Geometric Solid Blocks
Page 37 Materials in STEM Classrooms Ø Glue and Glue Sticks Ø Marbles Ø Graph Paper Ø Masking Tape Ø Hand Tools Ø Measuring Cups Ø Kitchen Scale Ø Measuring Spoons Ø Kitchen Timers Ø Measuring Tapes Ø Lego Blocks Ø Mirrors & Hinged Mirrors Ø Linking or Snapping Ø Money Cubes Ø Multicolored Stickies Ø Magic Markers Ø Number Cubes Ø Magnetic Letters Ø Number Lines Ø Magnetic Numbers Ø Paint and Paint Brushes Ø Magnetic Words Ø Paper Clips Ø Magnifying Glass Ø Paper Cups
Page 37 Materials in STEM Classrooms Ø Pasta Ø Scissors Ø Pattern Blocks Ø Scrap Lumber Ø Pipe Cleaners Ø Spinners Ø Playing Cards Ø Squirt Bottles Ø Pocket Charts Ø Stop Watches Ø Popsicle Sticks Ø String Ø Protractors Ø Styrofoam Balls Ø Puzzles Ø Styrofoam Noodles Ø Rolling Pins Ø Tangrams Ø Rubber Bands Ø Thermometers Ø Rubber Stamps Ø Toothpicks Ø Rulers Ø Tweezers Ø Yarn
Pages 3 – 4 What is STEM Education? Ø Approach to teaching and lifelong learning Ø Collaboration among educators to create real and appropriate contexts in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
What is STEM Education? Ø STEM education has the potential to: Ø increase student engagement Ø transform the typical teacher-centered classroom into a student-centered classroom Ø emphasize a curriculum that is driven by problem solving, discovery, and exploratory learning
What is STEM Education? Ø Hallmark characteristics of STEM education: Ø cross-curriculum approaches to learning Ø technology integration Ø project-based and problem-based learning Ø inquiry Ø college and career readiness Ø rigorous and relevant curricula Ø innovative learning environments Ø high levels of student engagement
What is STEM Education? Ø Provides coherence to educational reforms Ø Supports the development of core academic competencies Ø incorporates skills that transfer across all disciplines and into the workforce Ø Prepares students for post-secondary study and the 21st century workforce
Rote Memorization is NOT a necessary 21 st century skill STEM Education Encourages a Deeper Understanding of Content Content Mastery
What is STEM Education? Ø Creates digital-age learning opportunities for all students Ø Creates skill development in science, technology, engineering, and math for all students Ø Asserts that boundaries between science, technology, engineering, and math are permeable Ø Asserts that its four disciplines are interdependent
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What is STEM Education? Ø Emphasizes the natural interconnectedness of all STEM disciplines Ø Emphasizes problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation Ø Includes authentic experiences Ø Allows students to discover, explore, and apply critical thinking skills as they learn Ø Offers multiple pathways for learning Ø Integrates STEM disciplines
The Individual Pieces …
Interconnected STEM
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One of the things that I’ve been focused on as President is how we create an all-hands-on- deck approach to science, technology, engineering, and math. We need to make STEM a priority, train an army of teachers in these areas, and make sure that all of us are lifting up these subjects for the respect that they deserve. President Barack Obama
Pages 112 – 113 Arizona STEM Network Ø Four-level STEM Immersion Guide to lead teachers, schools, and districts through the process of STEM education: Flagstaff, AZ: America’s Ø Levels First STEM Community Ø Exploratory Ø Introductory Ø Partial Immersion Ø Full Immersion
Online Appendix The Exploratory Model Ø Traditional school experience Ø STEM-related extra curricular opportunities in addition to the regular school day Ø Examples: Ø after school clubs Ø summer programs Ø science fairs Ø robotics clubs Ø video production clubs Ø coding clubs
Online Appendix The Introductory Model Ø Traditional school experience Ø STEM-related experiences offered in addition to the current curriculum Ø Examples: Ø integrated STEM units delivered once the state testing is complete Ø supplementary stand-alone learning units offered through industry or non-profit partnerships
Online Appendix The Partial Immersion Model Ø STEM-related experiences are integrated into the current curriculum Ø Examples: Ø teaching to a school-wide STEM theme, Ø teaching year-long integrated Project-Based or Problem-Based Learning Units Ø teaching dual-enrollment programs Ø teaching in a "school within a school" model
Online Appendix The Full Immersion Model Ø Total school experience where STEM- related experiences are imbedded within a cross-curricular, thematic focus in ALL content areas. Ø Full Immersion schools look more like 21st Century workplace environments rather 20th century K12 school environments. Ø Problem-Based Learning drives the curriculum and instruction. Ø Students constantly collaborate to Ø solve authentic problems Ø propose solutions Ø contribute ideas to the larger community
Which model do we see in action in this video? What’s your evidence?
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The central mission of the STEM Education Coalition is to inform federal and state policymakers on the critical role that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education plays in U.S. competitiveness and future economic prosperity. STEM Education Coalition
Pages 4 – 7 Why is STEM Education Important?
National STEM Crisis
Is THIS group in a national STEM crisis?
Tools in the Nielson Video Ø Hanging mobile Ø Graduated Cylinder Ø Smartphone Ø Fan Ø Balance Ø TV Ø Beaker Ø Ruler Ø Plastic tubing Ø Flashlight Ø Protractor Ø Magnets Ø Compass Ø Balloon Ø Magnifier Ø Electrodes Ø Pencil Ø Stirrer Ø Bunsen Burner Ø Measuring Cup Ø Pipette Ø Incline Plane Ø Circuit Board Ø Goggles Ø T-Square Ø Maze Ø Level Ø Solar cells Ø Tower Ø Lamp Ø Calculator Ø Rocket Ø Line Graph Ø Parachute Ø X-Acto Knife Ø Slide Rule Ø Pendulum Ø Drafting Triangle Ø Battery Ø Pulley Ø Mini-motors Ø Volt meter Ø Eraser Ø Scale Ø Fulcrum
National STEM Crisis Ø 80% of K-5 teachers report spending less than 60 minutes each week on science Ø 16% spend no time on science
National STEM Crisis Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdvo5FlRqmM
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