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 21 st 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 EngineeringElectrical Engineering SAMPLE UNIT 1

EMILY’S STORY…

REPRESENTING CIRCUITS…

WILL THE BULB LIGHT?

Thinking Inside the Box – Plant Package EngineeringPlant 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

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS PROGRAM (CSMP) It’s FREE!FREE Mini-Computer Strings Arrows

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES… NEXT STEPS…

BEST WISHES! Contact Information: Fay Wagner, Gifted Intervention Specialist Bethel-Tate Local Schools ext. 7121