Math and Science Educators: What can the T in STEM/STEAM do for

your curriculum?

• Jeffrey Stevens, Alfred State College• Caitlin Bowen, Genesee Valley CSD

Presentation Goal• The NYS Common Core pushes hands on, problem solving,

real world applications, 21st century skills, and rigor. What better way to tackle that challenge, but to collaborate with a department that specializes in a number of those areas. This session will demonstrate practical ways for classroom doors to be opened between the math, science and technology teacher’s classrooms. By sessions end you will come away with collaborative project ideas and a few tools and lessons in your pocket on ways to intermingle math, science, and technology topics.

Technology Department is not just your supply closet, repair shop, or widget

factory….

Project 1 – Aquaponics

Aquaculture (raising fish) +

hydroponics (soil-less growing of plants)

Less Than $300

Aquaponics - Science and Math• Measure the rate of growth• Vernier System (~$300)– Surface Temperature Sensor: Track temperature

variation with different light bulbs– Light Sensor: Adjust light placement for maximum

growth

LED Bulb 7 Watt

Compact Fluorescent (13 Watt) ‘full on’

Compact Fluorescent (13 Watt) ‘warming’

Incandescent (60 Watt)

Lumen Light output

Project 2 - Light Box• Basic electronics

project to teach various topics around different types of light bulbs

• Could be used in math or science classes across grade levels

• Vernier System – Light Sensor

Less Than $100

Project 3 - Solar Shading Lab

Solar Shading Lab

Project 4 - Basic Circuits • Electronic Circuit Creator Website

– http://www.docircuits.com/circuit-editor

• Snap Circuits – learning basic electronics – ~$50 per station – 2 students per station

• Little Bits – integrated electronic projects– Premium $165 & Base $110

Main Points• Option 1: Try new things with the students – teach

them how to learn– Project Based Learning– Inquiry Based Learning

• Option 2: Seek out the “experts”/peers– Science teacher, Alfred State, STEM Training, Dream it Do

it• Option 3: Explore the student’s interests & tie it in

to learning outcomes

Caitlin’s Goals For Next Year• Continue work with Alfred State• Involve more with Dream it Do it• Co-Teach a STEM class with the

physics/chemistry teacher• Expand my knowledge base with

electronics, home wiring, and alternative energies.

Jeff’s Goals For Next Year

Utilize: public awareness & recruitment

S/PS Collaboration… Common goals

Building Partnerships- expanded integration of learning/teaching model into classroom

So Math and Science Teachers….

Help us! We have these applied technology models that can be used

across curriculums, but where does it fit in?

We know time is precious…

http://www.genvalley.org/Page/1463

And in a few weeks…https://

www.alfredstate.edu/academics/high-school-challenge-program/projects

Questions??