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FROM SCIENCE FAIR
TO S.T.E.M. FESTIVAL
MSP2 WEBINAR JUNE 28, 2011
GRANT MIDDLE SCHOOL, MARION, OHKAREN JONES-RITA ROBINSON-ROBIN VANSICKLE
S.T.E.M. -- reference to the fields that scientists, engineers and mathematicians work.
Science, Math and Technology teachers are STEM educators working in STEM education.
S.T.E.M. education has been around for years, and years…
Integrative curriculum, thematic units, interdisciplinary study, etc.
Integrative S.T.E.M. Education:“teaching and learning between/among any
two or more of the S.T.E.M. subject areas, and/or between a S.T.E.M. subject and one or more other school subjects.”
S.T.E.M. Schools—focus on problem-based learning
Sanders, M. (2009). STEM, STEM Education, STEMmania. The Technology Teacher, December/January, 20-26.
• Chemistry,
• Physics, • Biology
• Manufacturing,• Construction,• Communicatio
n,• Transportation
• Robotics,• Mechanical &
Industrial,• Electrical &
Computer,• Civil
• Foundations,• Algebra,• Analysis,• Geometry,• Applied
Mathematics
SCIENCETECHNOL
OGY
ENGINEERING
MATH
S.T.E.M.
Add the Arts----- “S.T.E.A.M.”
Artsoptics, color, perspective, structure/function relationships, patterning, and sequencing
promotingcuriosity, creativity, imagination, and attention to
detail
• Fine Arts,• Visual Arts,• Decorative Arts,• Performance Arts,• Applied Arts
National Science Teachers Association WebNews Digest, 1/7/2010
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERINGARTS
MATH
Integrated S.T.E.A.M. Education
Social Studies
Reading
Writing Language Arts
Pedagogy of S.T.E.A.M.Problem-based learning that employs
inquiry, relevant mathematics and appropriate aesthetics in an effort to
solve a significant problem.
Problem-based learning
Inquiry Math Art Solution
TRADITIONAL SCIENCE FAIR S.T.E.M. FESTIVAL
Individual students or teams Teams of 4-8 depending on project
Judged Not judged
Must include scientific method Can follow scientific method if experimental design is chosen or can be a demonstration which teaches others
Research paper Research can be displayed using PP, video, etc.
Typically does not have a service learning component.
May incorporate a service learning component.
Provides evidence to support or not support a hypothesis
Solves a problem, teaches something or provides evidence to support or not support a hypothesis
Incorporates local businesses support through judging of projects
Incorporates local businesses support through materials, advising, monetary, etc.
Investigative Reporting Templates:
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Classroom Community
School Community Marion Community
Marion Community Problem Solution
Lack of mandatory business recycling Work with City Council and local businesses to implement recycling program
Graffiti covered buildings east side of downtown
Organize and implement clean-up program with the help of business owners and the city of Marion
School Community Problem Solution
Lack of squirrel population Design & construct squirrel houses
Lack of seating in courtyard Refurbish picnic tables
Classroom Community Problem Solution
Solar panel demonstration houses are falling apart
Construct cardboard templates each class can use
Missing rocks and minerals Plan and construct observation boxes
Problem: 7th grade needs a supply of milkweed for MWB population
Solution: Planting a Butterfly Garden
Problem: 7th Grade needs a Prairie to study.
Solution: In partnership with The Ohio State University Marion we planted a mini-prairie.
Problem: Unknown plants in Nature TrailSolution: Plant Identification Field Guide
Problem: Unknown bugs in Nature TrailSolution: Bug Identification Brochure
Students LEARNING!
7th grade students planning and building.