Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Department of Science

High School Science STEMposium:

The Future is Now

Synergy at

Miami Jackson Senior High

July 2015

Instructional Supervisors:

Dr. Gladys Barrio

Ms. Yoly McCarthy

Curriculum Support Specialists

Ms. Wendy Forteza

Ms. Jennifer Russell

Dr. Ava D. Rosales, Executive Director

Agenda

• Welcome• Icebreaker • Elements of a STEM-centered classroom• Engineering Activity “Tower”• The Engineering Design Process• Model-Eliciting Activity/HOT Lab• Engineering Connection: Preserving Our

Ecosystem• Closure Questions

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NORMSAgreed Upon at Opening Session

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Session Outcomes

Participants will be able to:– Identify and support STEM-centered classrooms.– Develop hands-on STEM engineering connections.– Incorporate M-DCPS instructional resources to

support rigor in science teaching and learning:• Use of Open Inquiry• Digital Convergence• Reading and Writing in Science• Encourage participation in STEM related activities

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Learning Methodologies

Divide the room into four groups

Have each volunteer describe their object to

their group

Have one member of the group record everything the

the group says

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Learning Methodologies

Which method was most meaningful to experience this phenomena?

How does this have implications for the way our students learn?

Engineering Activity Tower

• Work in teams of 4-5 members • Consider all ideas brought forth by team

members• Problem: Construct the Tallest Tower• Criteria: Must be free standing tower and stand

for 5 seconds• Constraints: 15 Minutes to Build, 1 folder, 60 cm

tape• Goal: Build the Tallest Free Standing Tower

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Why STEM?

• Science – Science seeks to explain. Scientists write explanations based on evidence to explain the natural world.

• Technology – Technology is a tool that improves and extends our ability in research, measurement, accuracy and collaboration.

• Engineering – Designs solutions to solve problems using the explanations of science, the language of math, and the tool of technology. It is innovative and creative.

• Math – Math is a language used to problem solve and explain numerically how the natural world works.

W = F x D

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Scientific & Engineering Practices

• Asking questions and defining problems • Developing and using models • Planning and carrying out investigations • Analyzing and interpreting data • Using mathematics and computational thinking • Constructing explanations and designing solutions• Engaging in argument from evidence • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

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Engineering Design Process

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Redesign the Tower

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STEM-Centered Classroom

STEM Way of Learning– Problem-solving– Outreach (enrichment)– Application– Minorities– Real world integration

STEM Centered Classroom – Teacher quality (most impact)– Set up environment to feel safe– Teacher Actions that Matter

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STEM-Centered Classroom

A STEM-centered classroom focuses on– Standards– Teacher Actions– Student Actions– Learning Environment

Exemplary Learning Environment– Cooperative Group Work– Center & Stations– Student Independence – Prepared environment

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Rigor in Science

• HOT Labs with Project Based STEM Activities (New)

• STEM Competitions• Learning Goal

Activities• CIS, CER, ADI

• Open Inquiry Labs• STEM engineering

practices• Student digital

resources • Bring Your Own

Device

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Data Overview

Compass Protocol

• What do I expect to see in the classroom?• What do I expect to see from teachers?• What do I expect to see from students?• How can I support the integration of STEM practices in

the classroom?

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State Statutes and Board Rules Updates

Safety Goggles: 1006.063 Eye-protective devices required in certain laboratory courses.

Board Rule: H7 (2015) Animal Dissection in Schools – eliminates cats.

Board Rule: H11 (2008) Science Fair Project entry requirement.

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Dr. Ava D. RosalesExecutive Director

Elementary Middle School High School

Dr. Millard LightburnSupervisor

Ms. Yoly McCarthySupervisor

Mr. Sebastian Oddone Supervisor

Ms. Noreyda CasanasCurriculum Support

Specialist

Mr. Dane JaberCurriculum Support

Specialist, MS

Mr. Daniel GangeriCurriculum Support

Specialist

Ms. Cristina MadrigalCurriculum Support

Specialist, K-8

Ms. Mary Tweedy Curriculum Support

Specialist

Ms. Mildred Farber District Administrative Assistant

Phone: 305- 995-1939

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