STEMstitute – June 11, 2015

Presenter: Fay Wagner, Gifted Intervention Specialist

STEM PROJECTS

THE CLERMONT COUNTY GIFTED STEM PROGRAM• The Mission: To develop a program that challenges students toward rigorous learning by

blending virtual learning with face-to-face lessons

CUP STACKING!

THE MYSTERY OF FELIX NAVIDAD

(BASED ON MYSTERY FESTIVAL GEMS UNIT)

MATH CLASS NEEDS A MAKEOVER

CONSIDERATIONS:

• New Learning Standards

• 21st Century Skills – communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity

• Depth of Knowledge

• Growth Mindset – Carol Dweck

• Struggle for Smarts – Jim Stigler

THE FELIX NAVIDAD MAKEOVER

ENGINEERING IS ELEMENTARY

• What is technology?

• What do engineers do?

• Where does engineering fit within the new learning standards?

ENGINEERING IS ELEMENTARY

eie.org

DESIGN PARAMETERS OF THE EIE CURRICULUM

• Every unit uses a field of engineering as a unifying theme

• Units can stand alone. You can use EiE units in any order

• Lessons are flexible—they can be adapted for different grades/abilities

• Lessons are scaffolded—they build logically to the final engineering design challenge

• All activities use simple, inexpensive materials

• The activities appeal to students!

• When combined with your teaching methods, the potential exists for some very high-level, problem-based learning.

EIE UNIT FORMAT:

• Engage – The students are drawn to a challenge because it’s interesting and captures the imagination.

• Explore - Students start to explore science and engineering principles through activities where they encounter problems or ask questions.

• Explanation - Students describe what they think is happening. They’re ready to learn from their teacher AND their peers.

• Elaboration - Students apply what they’ve learned to the engineering design challenge.

• Evaluation – Students reflect on what they have learned.

• An Alarming Idea – Electrical Engineering

SAMPLE UNIT 1

EMILY’S STORY…

REPRESENTING CIRCUITS…

REPRESENTING CIRCUITS…

WILL THE BULB LIGHT?

• Thinking Inside the Box – Plant Package Engineering

SAMPLE UNIT 2

• A Work in Process – Chemical Engineering

SAMPLE UNIT 3

Grades K-4:

• Observe and ask questions about the natural environment

• Plan and conduct simple investigations

• Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses

• Use appropriate mathematics with data to construct reasonable explanations;

• Communicate about observations, investigations and explanations; and

• Review and ask questions about the observations and explanations of others

Grades 5-8:

• Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations

• Design and conduct a scientific investigation

• Use appropriate mathematics, tools and techniques to gather data and information

• Analyze and interpret data

• Develop descriptions, models, explanations and predictions

• Think critically and logically to connect evidence and explanations

• Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predictions

• Communicate scientific procedures and explanations

LET’S REVISIT THE QUESTION…WHERE DOES ENGINEERING FIT?

OTHER UNITS FROM ENGINEERING IS ELEMENTARY

THE 9 SQUARES GAME

ONLINE RESOURCES FOR STEM PROJECTS:

View links at http://clermontcountystem.com

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS PROGRAM (CSMP)

• It’s FREE!

• Mini-Computer

• Strings

• Arrows

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES…

NEXT STEPS…

BEST WISHES!

• Contact Information:

Fay Wagner, Gifted Intervention SpecialistBethel-Tate Local Schools wagner_f@betheltate.org513-734-2271 ext. 7121