LIBERTY’S STEM PHILOSOPHY

• Integrated Curriculum

• Problem-Based Learning

• Trial and Error

• More Than One Right Answer

• Teacher as FacilitatorHow to facilitate STEM

lessons to prompt students to justify design & evaluate ideas?

THE ROLE OF FACILITATOR

What does it look like in the

elementary classroom?

• Construct meaningful and

challenging learning experiences

• Create an environment and time to

articulate ideas

• Drive students to higher-level

thinking and questioning

• Justify outcomes with data and

evidence

• Reflect on STEM processes

LOWER-LEVEL QUESTIONINGRemember Understand Apply

What challenge/problem were you asked to solve?How would you describe your project?

What do you think might happen next?Explain how this works.What in your project shows (new idea or criteria given)?

Could this have happened/been used in (real life scenario given in design brief)?What elements would you change if you did this again?How would you solve (problem in their design) with what you have learned so far?

BLOOMING QUESTIONS IN STEMAnalyze Evaluate Create

What are the parts or features that match the criteria being asked of you?What was the turning point in your design? What is the function of (point to part of project)?Why do you think this will work? What evidence can you find that will support your thoughts?Why did you decide to change that part of your project?How is this similar/different compared to your brainstorm design?

Why was this better than your first design?How would your rate or evaluate your project so far?What changes to the project would you recommend?Is there a better solution to (problem with project)?How would you have handled (come up with problem they may have faced during project)?How effective do you think your project is? Explain.What would you recommend to other students who haven’t started this project yet?

What could be combined to improve how that works? How would you adapt this to create a different design?What changes would you make to solve that problem?How would you improve (part that may not be a strong aspect)?How would you change/modify this so it does meet the criteria?Can you invent a solution for that issue?What would happen if (come up with issue that may arise)?

FANCY FOOTWORK DESIGN BRIEF

In this guided inquiry lesson, students are invited to explore the effect of surface texture

on ease of motion. Through their investigation, students will discover the concept of

frictional force. They will use data gathered in an engaging experiment to answer the

question, “What is the relationship between various shoe sole materials and ease of

motion?” A pre-lesson assessment will inform the teacher about students’ skills, prior

knowledge, and misconceptions. In particular the results of the pre-lesson assessment will

help to identify students who may need additional support with measurement, data

collection, and graphing.

LET’S SEE YOUR FANCY FOOTWORK!!!

TWEET DESIGNS AND FINISHED PRODUCTS TO@LIBPRINCIPAL#VCEC2015

DESIGN BRIEF INTRODUCTIONSetting the background, criteria, and design challenge

The student will investigate and

understand characteristics and

interactions of moving objects -

friction is a force that opposes

motion.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?Restating the design challenge in your own words

TEACHER AS FACILITATOR OF THINKING

BLOOMING QUESTIONS IN STEMAnalyze Evaluate CreateWhat are the parts or features that match the criteria being asked of you?What was the turning point in your design? What is the function of (point to part of project)?Why do you think this will work? What evidence can you find that will support your thoughts?Why did you decide to change that part of your project?How is this similar/different compared to your brainstorm design?

Why was this better than your first design?How would your rate or evaluate your project so far?What changes to the project would you recommend?Is there a better solution to (problem with project)?How would you have handled (come up with problem they may have faced during project)?How effective do you think your project is? Explain.What would you recommend to other students who haven’t started this project yet?

What could be combined to improve how that works? How would you adapt this to create a different design?What changes would you make to solve that problem?How would you improve (part that may not be a strong aspect)?How would you change/modify this so it does meet the criteria?Can you invent a solution for that issue?What would happen if (come up with issue that may arise)?

TEACHER AS FACILITATOR OF THINKING

HIGHER LEVEL QUESTIONING STRATEGIES IN STEM LESSONS

FACILITATING DESIGN WITH STRATEGIC QUESTIONING

Paul Pack and Deborah Haynie, Liberty Elementary School

Tweet designs and finished products to @LIBPrincipal #CEC2015

Download this presentation and handouts at www.TinyURL/LibertyElemCEC15.com

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