1. Implementing STEM in the K-5 Classroom

2. WELCOME! Please introduce yourself by telling us your name, your role, and one thing you hope to take away from today’s session.

4. “STEM: It’s Elementary” Read the article and make notes about any aspect you particularly notice or find interesting. Making Meaning protocol – What do you see? – What questions does the text raise for you? – What is significant about this text? – How might this influence our work?

5. What is STEM? Work with a team of 3-4 to explain what STEM education is…without using the terms science, technology, engineering, or math. Record your thoughts on chart paper in any method your team chooses. Share your ideas with the whole group. What similarities do we see?

6. STEM is… A process – not a content area Integrated Connected to careers Noisy Sometime messy Open-ended

7. DCS Elementary STEM Implementation K-2 – LEGO Education components Centers, Story Starters, Simple Machines – Everyday STEM – PD for all components – Implemented Fall 2015

8. 3-5 – PITSCO STEM Lab – LEGO Education Components WeDo Robotics, Simple and Motorized Mechanisms – Everyday STEM – PD for all components – LEGO components implemented Fall 2015 – STEM Labs rolled out over 3 years 2015 – 1 lab 2016 – 3 labs 2017 – 4 labs DCS Elementary STEM Implementation

9. STEM in the Gym! Designed for grades 3-5 Simple Machines Fall 2015 implementation

10. PITSCO Labs for 3-5 Missions modules for each grade level Dedicated classroom for STEM Lab Facilitated by classroom teachers on 9 week rotation by grade level Missions aligned to Essential Standards

11. PITSCO Labs for 3-5

16. Engineering Design Process

17. Planning a STEM Lesson 1.Start with the content. What do students need to know and be able to do? 2.Identify a real world connection. Is there something that students can design, create, or explore? Is there a problem you could ask them to solve? 3.Develop questions students can explore that add to their content knowledge. Keep the questions open- ended. Ask students to justify their responses. 4.Look for connections to other disciplines. What books can you read that connect to the content? What math can be added? How can students gain a sense of global awareness?

18. An Example… Debrief…What can you take away from this?

19. “Six Characteristics of a Great STEM Lesson” Skim the article and think about… – what you are already doing in your classroom that fits these characteristics. – what small things in your classroom could change to increase STEM. – what might take a while to implement.

20. Collaborative Group Work Teachers Collaborate with a team of others from your grade level to create an initial plan for a lesson or unit that incorporates STEM themes and characteristics. Administrators Think about how you might evaluate the effectiveness of STEM instruction. What will you look for during walkthroughs and observations? How will you communicate your expectations to your teachers?

21. Closure 1.Complete the session evaluation form on the DCS website. 2.Exit Ticket: What can you do tomorrow in your classroom to engage students in STEM?