Science

Technology

Inquiry and Design

Math

Engineering

What is STEM?

Module by Amber O’ReillyCastle/Kahuku CAST STEM RT

STEM example lesson

Fill the Bill• Third grade science activity • SC.3.4.1: Compare distinct structures of living

things that help them to survive• 3 bowls of ‘food’ and 4 ‘bird bills’• Objective: Determine which bill is best for eating

which food.• 5 minutes

How can we add science inquiry to this lesson?

SC.3.1.1: Pose a question and develop a hypothesis based on observations• Experimental Question

Which bill type ‘eats’ 5 pieces of _____ the fastest?• Hypothesis

Write your hypothesis on your worksheet

SC.3.1.2: Safely collect and analyze data to answer a question• Do experiment• Analyze data

How can we add math to this lesson?

CC.3.MD.1: Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time intervals in minutes. • Record the time on the data table.

Timer on watch or cell phone = Technology

CC.3.MD.3 Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar graph to represent a data set with several categories. • Make a bar graph of the data

Experiment• Time how long it takes to collect 5 food items

with one bill. • Collect food one piece at a time and place in the

stomach. • Do not put any non-food items in the stomach. • Repeat for each bill type.• Write time in data table.• Make a bar graph of the data.• Write your analysis statement.• 10 Minutes

How can we add engineering to this lesson?

Given a different, challenging food source students design a bird bill analog that could best eat this food.• Draw ideas• Build and test one model• Revise and improve model• Present model to class

How can we add writing to this lesson?

CC.3.W.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.a. Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an

opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.

b. Provide reasons that support the opinion.c. Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore,

since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.d. Provide a concluding statement or section.

How can we add writing to this lesson?

CC.3.W.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

CC.3.W.7 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.a. Introduce a topic and group related information together;

include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.c. Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and,

more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.d. Provide a concluding statement or section.

Goals of STEM education in Hawaii's public schools

• Transform and revitalize the teaching and learning of science and mathematics in grades K-12 by purposefully integrating science and mathematics with technology and engineering.

• Proliferate the number of highly qualified and effective STEM teachers as well as the public school system’s capacity to continuously support and develop them.

• Expand STEM learning opportunities and performance expectations for all public school students.

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Goals of STEM education in Hawaii's public schools

• Significantly increase the number of public school graduates, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups, who attain college degrees in STEM fields or pursue STEM-related careers.

• Cultivate partnerships with community and corporate partners to offer internships and other real-world learning experiences to public school students.

Curriculum

Instruction

Assessment for Learning

Collaboration

Complex Area Field Assessment

• Average for STEM• As of December 2013…

1.88

Why STEM education?• Advances in science and engineering are

essential for ensuring America's and Hawaii's economic growth and our national security.

• During the next decade, U.S. demand for scientists and engineers is expected to increase at four times the rate for all other occupations.

Why STEM education?• STEM is infused within every facet of our society

and plays a major role in determining Hawaii's future viability.

• STEM education develops tomorrow's innovators who will overcome the unforeseen challenges in healthcare, public safety, the economy and the environment.

STEM Lessons support teacher initiatives

• Charlotte Danielson Observations • Common Core Writing Standards• Common Core Math Standards and

Practices• Tripod’s 7Cs Framework

STEM Lesson CharacteristicsSTEM is• Student centered• For all grade levels• Integrates Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math

• Applicable to all content areas

• Innovation, problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration

• Project-based, rigorous, relevant, and authentic learning

• For all students

STEM is not• Teacher centered• Only for high school• Subjects taught in isolation

• Taught only in Math and Science classes

• Only notes or worksheets

• Primarily assessed through multiple choice tests.

• For elite students or those already interested in STEM majors or careers

Experimental Question

ObservationResearch

Experiment

Plan experiment

Do experiment

Collect data

Analyze Data

Communicate conclusions

STEM uses Scientific Inquiry

Does the data answer the question?Any new obse

rvatio

ns?

STEM uses the Engineering Design Process

Final thoughts on making STEM Lessons

• Find a STEM lesson plan using web resources

• STEM Unit Criteria Checklist to improve existing lessons

• Encourage students to make observations and ask questions (Inquiry)

• Allow students to create products that solve real world problems (Engineering)

• Use data from experiments to practice math problems

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