...I did it and lived to share the lessons STEM in Kindergarten ...I did it and lived to share the lessons
Introductions Now turn to someone next to you: Name Position Favorite place to travel or decompress What does STEM mean to you?
STEM or Not STEM?
STEM or Not STEM?
STEM or Not STEM?
STEM or Not STEM?
STEM is not.... A curriculum or worksheets A box of materials A one time activity A stand alone event
Build a Catapult Get in a group of 2-3 people and try out the challenge. What types of thinking did you have to do? Was this a STEM activity? Why or why not?
My Adventures in Kindergarten Video Caterpillar crates Notice and wonderings about the teaching moves Notice and wonderings about students’ role Give out lesson
Students Engineering Boats
Shifts in NGSS and STEM Students uncover thinking - build understanding with experiences Flipped script - start with the end More student discourse Teacher is a facilitator and asks probing questions Needs to include students explaining scientific thinking
5 E Instructional Model Let’s look at the my lesson to see where this plays out….
Back to Catapults What could be done with this activity to make it more aligned with the shifts of NGSS?
Impact on Your Classroom This year I am going to try out __________________________ in my classroom because ____________ I will know I am successful when ___________________________ I used to think ___________, but now I think _____ I am rethinking ______________because _____________ Instead of doing ___________________, now I’m going to ________________
STEM or Not STEM?
STEM or Not STEM?
STEM or Not STEM?
STEM or Not STEM?
STEM is….
STEM
Resources NSTA Hub: Lots of lessons, articles, and ideas here. Teaching Channel: videos, blogs, Q and A, and lesson ideas Teach Engineering - Lessons and resources aligned to NGSS Kindergarten Standards with STEM ideas in Salem-Keizer Public Schools
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