Integrated STEM Education in Elementary Schools Using Engineering: Every Teacher, Every Students Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

The Engineering Place at North Carolina State University  Engineering outreach—7000 students per year  Teacher staff development—1000 teachers per year  Summer experiences for students and teachers—1000 per year  Sustained engagement—3500 students per year  Family STEM—3000 students and parents per year  Resource for college of engineering researchers  National STEM education policy and standards Because engineers are essential to our health, safety and happiness

The Premise: Teach the process of engineering thinking--engineering is a mindset Value of diversity—broader perspective brings better solutions To solve problems creatively

Defining Engineering in the Pre K-12 Space Habits of Mind Systems Thinking Problem Solving Engineering Design Process To help shape the future

Teach every teacher to teach every student using engineering as a lens through which to view all instruction. To make a world of difference

Building Foundational Skills  Learning the engineering design process  STEM Notebooks  Working productively in teams  Pre K-1 focuses on small engineering projects related to literacy themes

Grades 2-5 Engineering is Elementary® Because dreams need doing

The Story So Far… Seven elementary schools in diverse areas NIH support for research Department of Education for implementation Growth in all schools

Key Factors: Committed administration STEM coordinator Professional development time Materials

E. Parry TC Conference Wisdom from a second grader Changing the Conversation about Engineering

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