1. STEM is gathering Steam!!!
There is a growing movement in the U. S. to teach the integrative subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

2. What is STEM Education?
STEM is the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics into a new trans-disciplinary subject in schools

3. STEM: Integrated or Separated?
Integrated STEM: The principles of science and the analysis of mathematics are combined with the design process of technology and engineering in the classroom.
Separated S.T.E.M.: Each subject is taught separately with the hope that the synthesis of disciplinary knowledge will be applied. This may be referred to as STEM being taught as “Silos”

4. National Content Standards
No integrated standards
Individual Standards
Science
Benchmarks for Science Literacy (AAAS )
National Science Education Standards (NRC, 1996)
New Generation of Science Standard
Mathematics
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 2000)

5. Individual Standards (Continued)
Engineering (None)
Technology
Standards for Technological Literacy (STE)(ITEA ,2000,2002,2007)
Technology and Engineering
Common Core Standards
State Standards - Varies by state

6. Next Generation Science Standards
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7. Conceptual Framework for Science Education
The Conceptual Framework draft contains three dimensions:
Dimension I – Disciplinary Core Ideas
Dimension II – Cross Cutting Concepts
Dimension III – Scientific and Engineering Practices

8. Integration of the Three Dimensions
The practices are the processes of building and using the core ideas to make sense of the natural and designed world, and the cross cutting concepts hold the discipline together.
Core Ideas
Practices
Crosscutting Concepts
Source:

9. 1. Scientific and Engineering Practices
Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
Developing and using models
Planning and carrying out investigations
Analyzing and interpreting data
Using mathematics and computational thinking
Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
Engaging in argument from evidence
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

10. 2. Crosscutting Concepts
1. Patterns
2. Cause and effect: Mechanism and explanation Scale, proportion, and quantity
3. Systems and system models
4. Energy and matter: Flows, cycles, and conservation
5. Structure and function
6. Stability and change

11. 3. Core Disciplinary Ideas
Physical Sciences
PS1: Matter and its interactions

PS2: Motion and stability: Forces and interactions

PS3: Energy

PS4: Waves and their applications in technologies for information transfer
Life Sciences
LS1: From molecules to organisms: Structures and processes
LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, energy, and dynamics
LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and variation of traits

LS4: Biological evolution: Unity and diversity
Earth and Space Sciences
ESS1: Earth’s place in the universe
ESS2: Earth’s systems

ESS3: Earth and human activity
Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
ETS1: Engineering design
ETS2: Links among engineering, technology, science, and society

13. Board Meeting Notes
2/2/12
S2TEM Centers SC is a public/private/fee-for-service funded, not-for-profit, statewide support infrastructure for economic development through STEM education.
Things we might do for the State… Support STEM schools Assist with Math and Science Standards work Support schools in need as identified by ESEA criteria.
S2TEM Centers SC has an 18 years history of delivering quality professional learning and technical assistance support tailored to South Carolina schools and standards coupled with an existing network that is “day one ready” to deliver on any contracted or grant funded work.
Board members engaged in extensive dialog about the need to identify a set of characteristics for STEM schools. SCCMS/S2TEM Centers SC will develop a research-based rubric for this purpose. Board members suggested that we consider offering a “certification” program for STEM schools.
John Holton offered us an interesting insight into the need for a well prepared workforce. See:
The Board also expressed support for our involvement with standards work and in supporting schools in need of technical assistance.
For internal use only.

14. The STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel
Teacher Preparation
K-20 Teacher Professional Development
K-20 Student Opportunities
Community Outreach
Lowcountry STEM Collaborative 14

15. Models? Elementary Program in Portsmouth, Virginia
6th Grade - AEROBASE Atlantis
Exploring aeronautical concepts, elementary physics and computer applications
    
5th Grade - ENVIROBASE Aquarius
Investigating weather/climate, local water- sheds, and human impact on the environment
4th Grade - SPACEBASE Atlas
Developing spatial skills studying geography, and cartography of the region
Laing Middle School
Moultrie Middle School