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Barrington Public Schools
Review of District Key Objectives & Critical Success Factors
Organizational Review Process:Plan, Do, Study, Act
Tracking Student Proficiency: PDSA
What is STEAM?
Definition
STEM to STEAM is a RISD-led initiative to add Art and Design to the national agenda of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education and research in America. STEM + Art = STEAM. The goal is to foster the true innovation that comes with combining the mind of a scientist or technologist with that of an artist or designer.
http://stemtosteam.org/
COnnections to StandardsNext Generation Science Standards requires students to engage in engineering. This is a shift from the previous standards.
Design Thinking
TD4ED.org
COnnections to CurriculumOur new science curriculum, currently in its Second year in implementation, has a strong focus on the engineering standards as well as design thinking.
Example:
COnnections to CurriculumAs we re-write our arts, science, mathematics, business and technical area curriculum, we are purposefully integrating opportunities for STEAM.
Example:
ProJECT Based Learning (PBL)
Our curricula are increasing focus on PBL. According to the Buck Institute (BIE.ORG)Project Based Learning’s time has come. The experience of thousands of teachers across all grade levels and subject areas, backed by research, confirms that PBL is an effective and enjoyable way to learn - and develop deeper learning competencies required for success in college, career, and civic life.
Examples of STEAM in our Schools
COnnections to CurriculumThis year in art at Hampden Meadows:
Fourth grade students used a caricature app on the IPads to create caricature portraits. They looked at Google's Boston Dynamics and created kinetic robots with recycled materials. They also painted bioluminescent fish under black light. We will add LED lights next year.
Fifth graders made some stop motion movies with me in our STEAM class.Fifth graders will be starting their zoetrope animation competition soon, but here is the video of last year's winners
CodingCoding opportunities have increased from K-12. Opportunities include the Hour of Code, Sketch, Spheros, Basic Coding, Python, and Java. We are working on adding opportunities for students to learning coding for app development, coding for gaming, and Arduino.
Five Guiding Principles of Coding:CreativityCollaboration
Communication
Persistence
Problem Solving
Coding Lego and Science - Adaptation
● Force and Motion
● Habitats - BUILD habitats for an animal
that has lost its home due to an
emergency.
● Build BETTER, ideal ecosystems - take
into account your understanding of the
world around you. Think of needs
and wants. Make room for trees,
waterways. Connect this to city planning
and our environment.
Coding
Coding
Watch the Getting Started Video Scratch Video OverviewLearning With Scratch Document
And, remember…not all coding is
“plugged”!
Coding
Coding
Engineering ConnectionStudents take ownership of a crucial NGSS component Engineering: Designs and Solution.
● Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for
success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. (Grades 3 - 5)
● Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a
successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on
people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions. (Grades 6 - 8)
Examples in Art
Examples in Art
Pinhole Photography UnitStudents:● convert a room into a camera● turn cookie tins into cameras &
shoot onto photo paper. we then process our images in a darkroom
● dissect old film cameras to understand the parts & relate their parts to those learned in the pinhole camera
● use our smartphones with or without free added app to reverse our direct positives
Examples in Art
The 'battle of the classes' t-shirt design unit. Students:● create 1 color vector designs
for the school population to then vote on as branding for their annual event
● oversee & participate in the silkscreen printing process at local printshop
Examples in Art
The public service announcement poster unit. Students:● create posters persuasive
of a particular message (of individual student determination) utilizing Adobe PhotoShop & Adobe Illustrator to craft their message, impactfully
● share message via twitter to gauge response
Examples in CAD
Examples in Science
Examples in Math
This is a game (quest) Daniel Sheinberg created for his presentation on Trig Substitution in AP Calculus BC. When you click on a link, the code will come up, so you will have to click the download icon in the top right corner. Then click on the file in the bottom left corner of your screen. The answers are on the google doc so you can navigate through the quest. The first quest link is the intro to his presentation and the second link takes you through the main quest.
Link
Hampden Meadows
Hampden Meadows
● Conducting research on structural and behavioral adaptations of an animal in different habitats and the human impacts on that environment.
● Incorporating texts from visiting author and library curriculum
● Creating art to depict the problem
● Coding to reproduce images
● Calculating the fractions of colors used in design
Interdisciplinary Middle School Examples
● Shark Tank: kids identified a problem and developed a solution. ○ Kick stand○ Door opener○ Velcro○ Kinetic
Middle School: Earthquake Proof Building Designs & Presentation to “City Council” for Approval
Middle School
Expanding Pre-Engineering
21st Century Woods
Math and Science Connection
In eighth grade science students study different forms of energy.
A culminating project that includes designing and building a model roller coaster includes using both the linear concepts from Math 8 and quadratics from Algebra.
Students will work on project components in both disciplines.
Measurement and Evaluation
Occurring in each building - Data collected via Google Forms to inform professional development decisions
Walkthroughs
Rubrics
Measuring Deeper Learning
Deeper Learning Micro-Credentials from Digital Promise
Measuring Deeper Learning
Common Assessments
● In Robotics students have design teams, create their own projects, criteria, restrictions and scoring/rubric and the class participates in the activities designed. The materials must include the sphero, the 3d Doodler, the NXT or the EV3 Kit. Students must document the design process.
Professional Development
Ngss Training
Ongoing professional Development with the Fab Lab Newport
Professional development on design thinking, engineering, and project based learning
Next Steps
Partnerships
Through partnerships with the Barrington Education Foundation (BEF), we are continuing to grow our STEAM opportunities K-12● Coding with Spheros● 3D Printing● Coding with legos● Maker Spaces at Hampden and in
kindergarten● Coding in Music Production● STEAM Event
Extend Partnerships to additional business and community leaders such as Fab Lab Newport
Planning for Maker Spaces
In process of redesigning Learning Spaces beginning with BEF Grants at HMS and Kindergarten, in addition to a CTE grant for BHS.
Maker Spaces - BPS first Stage
Computer Science for All
By 2017, Governor Raimondo has proposed increased access for all students to computer science courses and opportunities. To support this initiative, partnerships are being developed with organizations to provide training for teachers:
Computer Science for Rhode Island (CS4RI) is among the most comprehensive statewide
computer science (CS) initiatives in the country. CS4RI takes a coalition approach by
combining national leadership with homegrown talent to reduce barriers to providing
quality computer science education and professional development, and will bring CS
learning opportunities to all Rhode Island schools in the years ahead.
Our goal is to have CS taught in every public school by December 2017.
http://www.cs4ri.org/#!partners/c46c
RDI Think Tank - Research & Development for Innovation
The RDI team will leverage student and teacher voice to elevate Barrington Public Schools to be a
leader in Design Thinking.
Collective Commitments
The RDI team will investigate, evaluate, and implement innovation in education:
1. We will support creative teaching and learning practices that increase student achievement and
development of 21st century skills.
2. We will promote deeper learning competencies through personalization, project based learning,
inquiry and design thinking.
3. We will encourage and foster student and teacher voice, leadership, and engagement.
4. We will focus on purposeful, developmentally appropriate vertical integration.
5. We will harness and ignite the passion in students, increasing opportunities for authentic learning
and real-world application
Questions?
