1. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Defining STEM Elements of STEM Schools Dr. JP Keener

2. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Florida STEM: STEM education is the intentional integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and their associated practices to create a student- centered learning environment in which students investigate and engineer solutions to problems, and construct evidence-based explanations of real- world phenomena with a focus on a student’s social, emotional, physical, and academic needs through shared contributions of schools, families, and community partners.

3. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. The Case for STEM Education NSTA Press: Roger W. Bybee STEM disciplines Science Technology Engineering Math

4. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. STEM 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 STEM Disciplines 2.0 Science and Technology Science and Engineering Science and Math Technology and Engineering Technology and Math Engineering and Math STEM Disciplines 3.0 Science, Technology, and Engineering Science, Engineering, and Math Technology, Engineering, and Math Math, Technology, and Science STEM Disciplines 4.0 Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Programs NSTA Press: Roger W. Bybee

5. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Case Study: Essential Elements of a STEM School The Outlier Study: Outlier is the research and evaluation arm of CEMSE, the Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education in the Physical Sciences Division of the University of Chicago. The STEM School Study (S3) seeks to understand the landscape of inclusive STEM high schools across the United States. S3 examines how STEM schools define themselves, the strategies they use, and the student experience.

6. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Outlier Study: What defines a STEM school? The 8 Elements include six core Elements that equate with the STEM schools’ key educational goals: Problem-Based Learning Rigorous Learning School Community and Belonging Career, Technology, and Life Skills Personalization of Learning External Community (http://outlier.uchicago.edu/s3/, 2014)http://outlier.uchicago.edu/s3/

7. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Outlier Study: What defines a STEM school? The remaining two are supporting and contributing Elements: Staff Foundations Essential Factors (http://outlier.uchicago.edu/s3/, 2014)http://outlier.uchicago.edu/s3/

8. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Example: Hidden Oaks Elementary Hidden Oaks Elementary – Palm Beach County Schools; Lake Worth, FL Rigorous and relevant instruction in science K-5: All grades teach science with embedded STEM components. A “special” STEM lab is provided to all students to enhance their instruction. STEM teacher collaborates with classroom teachers to develop a comprehensive flow to the STEM curriculum. External partnerships enhance the instructional opportunities. Illustrates the many components outlined in the Outlier Study

9. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Recording of Hidden Oaks

10. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. For more information on the Outlier Study: http://outlier.uchicago.edu/s3/

11. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support (850)245-0808

12. www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. www.FLDOE.org