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FOSS Introduction and Summary. Michael Bostwick STEM Curriculum Mentor GST BOCES. What is STEM?. The Empire State STEM Learning Network defines STEM as: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What is STEM?The Empire State STEM Learning Network
defines STEM as:
“STEM education” refers to the teaching and learning of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics disciplines, in an integrated, innovative and applied fashion to a level of challenge sufficient for college and workforce readiness.
http://nystem.net/index.html
Why STEM? 43% of 2010 U.S. high school graduates
are ready for college-level math 29% of 2010 U.S. high school students
are ready for college-level science 25th out of 30: The U.S. ranking in an
international assessment of high school student performance in math
source: http://www.changetheequation.org/why/stem-education-in-your-state/
Why STEM? “By 2016 the 10 fastest growing
occupations in New York State will require STEM Competencies.” ◦ www.changetheequation.org/
“Its time to restore science to its rightful place, and to wield technology’s wonders to meet the demands of a new age.” ◦ President Barrack Obama◦ Source: http://nystem.net/why.html
Inquiry Based LearningWe need to move away from this:
And move more toward this:
Interdependence in the21st Century
1. I have very little knowledge about FOSS other than what I’ve heard around the district.
2. I understand the basics and/or have had the opportunity to discuss FOSS with classroom teachers.
3. I have a great understanding of the FOSS program due to extensive experience with FOSS integration and teacher collaboration.
What is your experience?
FOSS is an acronym that stands for Full Option Science System
Created to engage students in exploration and the construction of their own meaning of the world around them.
This is a critical aspect of the FOSS Program
FOSS
1. Scientific Literacy◦ The need for citizens to have at least a
foundational understanding of scientific concepts2. Instructional Efficiency
◦ Reflects current research and uses effective instructional methods
3. Systemic Reform◦ FOSS recognizes the need to produce 21st century
thinkers with global understanding
Goals of the FOSS Program
Inquiry Hands-on Active Learning Multisensory Methods Student-to-Student Interaction Discourse and Reflective Thinking Reading and Research
FOSS Instructional Pedagogies
FOSS breaks down the curriculum in the following ways:
FOSS Structure
FOSS Example
Module Balance and Motion
Investigation Balance
Part Trick Crayfish
1. Engage the students2. Pose a challenge or question3. Allow students to explore and
construct meaning4. Discuss findings and explain content5. Allow for further exploration (if needed)6. Wrap up with word bank, important
science concepts, and further inquiries.
General Activity Structure (Inquiry)
Remember to let the student do the work Allow students to create their own understanding
of the concept Encourage students to put their learning into
words (discourse) Questioning students is helpful in guided learning Try to question students in an open-ended
fashion rather than leading them to a yes or no answer
Authentic learning takes time and patience – but it’s well worth the investment!
Helpful Tips
Kindergarten1. Animals 2x2
First Grade1. Balance and Motion2. Plants
Second Grade1. Air and Weather2. Solids and Liquids
Third Grade1. Measurement2. Water
Fourth Grade1. Magnetism and Electricity2. Sun, Moon, and Stars
Fifth Grade1. Mixtures and Solutions2. Environments
Corning Painted Post Modules
Take a minute to jot down some ideas that are specific to your area of teaching
How do you envision integration?
Art Music Library P.E.• Technical
drawings• Why might an
artist use a particular color scheme or shadowing technique?
• Critiquing pieces of music
• Why do you think this composer choice allegro as opposed to adagio in this part of the song
• Suggesting supplemental books to enrich the curriculum
• Read more nonfiction, science related books during open reading times
• Tying in science concepts to everyday activities
• How does air resistance play a role in how the parachute reacts when lifted?
Ideas for Supporting FOSSIn general:• Ask a lot of probing questions to promote critical thinking.• Require students to use scientific skills: predictions, observations,
analysis, classification, inferencing, identifying variables, drawing conclusions
• What is the evidence that supports your claim?• Make students defend their choices such as use of color, sound, choice of
book, or physical activity.• Finding connections to science whenever possible. • Lead instruction/activities with focus questions?
Module: Balance and Motion◦Investigation 1: BalancePart 3: The Pencil Trick
Teacher must facilitate and guide the activity rather than “teach the lesson.”
Move from a teacher-centered classroom to a student-centered classroom.
Activity