Ice Breaker Activity

Educator Effectiveness Academy

High School STEM

Day 1, Session 2

Science Content

Mathematics Content

Technology / Engineering Content

Science

Technology

En

gin

eering

Math

ematics

Other

Disciplines

Solutions to Real World Problemsor

Answers to Complex Questions

Example

A student analyzes the relationship between the rise of Impressionist movement and the development of the scientific understanding of the nature of light.

Example

Students study the Sistine Chapel. In this study, students seek answers to the complex questions - “How were the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel restored? How are the frescos currently maintained?” Students analyze the chemistry of paints, the effects of detergents on the paint, arguments surrounding the restoration program, the anatomy of figures in paintings, the architecture of the Chapel, and the history of the Renaissance.

Mathematics Vocabulary

• Integer• Parallelogram

Science Vocabulary

• Heterogeneous• Macromolecules

Engineering Vocabulary

• Prototype• Problem

Statement

Asking Questions

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Inductive Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES

Standards for Mathematical Practices

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS

Develop my own systematic approach

Local State

National International

Global Issues

Science Technology

Mathematics Engineering

Statistician

Historian

Project ManagerEnvironmentalist

Civil Engineer

Biologist

Computer Scientist

Example

A student who decides to be the math subject matter expert should contribute math content knowledge, skills, and processes to the group assignment

Example

Students should be able to research the career of a medial illustrator and describe the connection between art and science in this career.

Limits, Risks, and Impact of…

Example

A student analyzes how the Renaissance, a time of rebirth of the arts and humanities, was also important in the history of technology.

RESPONSIBLE Ethical

Digital Citizen

STEM Proficient Students