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What is Stem?
STEM is a project-based educational program that prepares students for college and graduate study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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STEM is:
• Engaging• Multi-faceted • Performance based• Applied learning• Authentic • Demonstrates understanding
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What Does STEM Look Like?
Student ‘s master the Four “C” 21st Century skills:1. C – Creativity2. C - Critical Thinking 3. C – Collaboration4. C – Communication
Tasks are set in a global context to prepare students for living in an increasingly interconnected world.
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The 7 STEM Standards
1. Learn and apply content2. Integrate content3. Interpret and communicate information4. Engage in inquiry5. Engage in logical reasoning6. Collaborate as a team7. Apply technology appropriately
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Instructional Strategies
• Model-based reasoning and inquiry
• Creativity is used to challenge students to solve real world problems
• Project-based collaborative activities
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The NGSS creates a rich set of science content learning expectations that develop and deepen over time. The new standards include science and engineering practices as well as literacy and math common core connections.
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The Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) & STEM
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Performance Expectations
Middle School Science - Energy
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Science & Engineering Practices Crosscutting ConceptsDisciplinary Core Ideas
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Summary/Comparison
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Regular Classroom STEM Classroom
Teacher-centered Student-centered
Teacher is active Students are active
Cookie cutter lessons Project-based
Relies on textbooks & lectures Highlights real life examples
Rote knowledge Experiential Knowledge
Isolated learning Collaboration
Focus is on procedure Focus is on thinking
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