STEM Program

Starpoint High School

Melissa Hugar, Kelly Schurr, & Kristina Tomei

Master Teacher Co-hort Meeting – BYO STEM

April 29, 2017

Overview

Definitions

Implementation Plan

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessments

Content

Lessons Learned

Definitions – S.T.E.M. versus STEM

“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’” (Dugger, 2010).

STEM

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

Definitions – S.T.E.M. versus STEM

SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

MATHEMATICS STEM

“STEM is the integration of

science, technology, engineering,

and mathematics into a new

trans-disciplinary subject in

schools” (Dugger, 2010).

Definitions – Technology & Engineering

Technology is the tools, materials, and

processes we use to meet human needs and

wants (ITEEA, 2000)

Technology ≠ Computers

Engineering (big E) is the profession

engineering (little e) the application of math

and science to design solutions to problems

Definitions – Clarifying STEM

T & E in STEM

Integrative STEM education

Connections across the disciplines need to be

intentional

Curriculum

Instruction

Assessments

STEAM, BSTEM, iSTEM, STEM-related, etc…

Implementation Plan - Original

Support & Approval

STEM Program Proposal

What is STEM?

Why is Integrative STEM Education important?

What does the evidence show regarding integrative

STEM education?

How can we develop an integrative STEM education

program at Starpoint?

Cost estimate

Implementation Plan - Original

Procedures Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Find 1-2 teachers willing to collaborate A B C D

Conduct observations A B C D

Resolve student scheduling challenges A

Curriculum development – over the summer A B C D

Teach the curriculum A A, B A, B, C A, B, C, D

Refine the curriculum A A,B A, B, C A, B, C, D

Collect evidence to demonstrate student

success

A A,B A, B, C A, B, C, D

Year 1: 2011-2012

Goals

4-course sequence & STEM certificate

Courses based on grade level

Implementation Plan - Actual

STEM: Physics 2012 – 2013

STEM: Chemistry 2014 – 2015

STEM: Biology 2015 – 2016

STEM: Earth Science 2016 – 2017

STEM: Geometry 2017 – 2018 New!?

Content taught in core subjects is applied to

everyday technological problems in STEM

class

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Time

3 summer curriculum days – 5 hours each

Physics (2)

Chemistry (4)

Biology (3)

Earth Science (3)

Geometry (3)

Periodic (~15 minutes) meetings throughout the

year

Personal planning & preparation

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Signature Pedagogies (Shulman, 1986)

Science – Inquiry

Mathematics – Quantitative reasoning

Technology/Engineering – Design

Design-based approach to instruction

Problem-based learning

Design challenges: context, real-world challenge

& frame the problem

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

(Cyclical & Iterative)

The Technological Design Process(Schurr, 2011)

Daily journals

Design challenges

Brainstorming sketches

Data table

Conclusion questions

Rubrics

Process

Project performance

Construction

Class participation (every 5-weeks)

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Content - STEM: PhysicsUnit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Introduction

Laboratory

Safety

Laboratory safety

Technological Design

Process & Systems Models

Kinematics &

Graphing

Vehicle Design

Position vs. Time Graphs

Velocity vs. Time Graphs

Acceleration vs. Time Graphs

Transportation Systems

Forces

Bridge Design

Forces & Vectors

Compression & Tension

Newton’s 2nd Law

Equilibrium: ΣFx = 0, ΣFy = 0

Projectile

Motion/Circular

Motion/Energy

Catapult

Design

Energy

Circular Motion

Projectile Motion

Accuracy and Consistency

d = Vi t + ½ at2

Momentum

Crumple Zone

Design

Impulse/Momentum

Newton’s 2nd Law

Energy

Material Strength

Compression

Mechanical

Energy

Power Plant

Design

Power Plants

Energy Transfer

Work vs. Power

Efficiency

Energy Generation

Mechanical

Waves

Instrument

Design

Longitudinal Waves

Transverse Waves

Frequency and Wavelengths

Current

Electricity

Circuit Design

Basic Electronics

Series Circuits

Parallel Circuits

Voltage and Amperage

V = IR

Light

Solar Cooker

Design

Solar Energy

Thermal Energy

Infrared Wavelengths

Reflection

Refraction

Unit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Content - STEM: Physics

Example Design Challenge

(NASA, 2008)(NASA, 2008)

Kinematics & Graphing – Vehicle Design

Graphing:

Position – Time

Velocity – Time

Acceleration - Time

Example Project

Content - STEM: ChemistryUnit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Introduction

Laboratory

Safety

Laboratory safety

Technological Design Process

& Systems Models

Density

How dense are

you?

Physical Properties

Extensive Properties

Intensive Properties

Chemical Properties

Matter & Energy

Homogeneous

Mixtures

Endothermic Reactions

Exothermic Reactions

Q = mcΔT

Efficiency

Atomic Theory &

Structure

Puzzle Cubes

Atom

Nucleus

Experimental data & models

Periodic Table

Modeling atoms

History of Elements

Electron Diagrams

Molecules & Isotopes

Hydrogen

Bonding

Bubble

Solutions

Chemical Bonds

Electronegativity Difference

Types of Bonds

Types of Molecules

Distillation

Water

Purification

Distillation

Evaporation

Condensation

Stoichiometry

Chemical-

Reaction

Powered Cars

Types of Reactions

Stoichiometry

Equilibrium

Kinetics

Reactions

Edible Water

Bottles

Spherification

Acids/Bases

Ions

Oxidation-

Reduction

Jumping

Sodium

Oxidation & Reduction reactions

Exothermic Reactions

2 Na + 2 H2O --> 2 NaOH + H2

Density

Rate of

Reactions

Ice Melting

Ice Cream

Solute/Solvent

Colligative Properties

Emulsions

Colloid

Freezing Point Depression

Acids & Bases

Hydrangeas

pH scale, indicators

Acids/Bases

Neutralization

Final Project Chemical Reactions

Student Choice

Application of Learned Concepts

Unit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Content – STEM: Chemistry

Example Design Challenge

How dense are you?

Example Projects

Density = Mass / Volume

Content - STEM: BiologyUnit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Introduction

Laboratory

Safety

Laboratory safety

Technological Design

Process & Systems Models

Nutrition

Calorimeters

Calorie versus calorie

Q = mcΔT

Oxidation

Efficiency

Nutrition

Health Plan

BMI

Health Factors & Habits

Natural/Healthy/Organic

Biochemistry

Enzymes in

Detergents

Enzymes

Catalysts

Amylase, Protease, Lipase &

Cellulase

Cells

Microscopes

Types of Microscopes

Magnification

Resolution

Advantages/Disadvantages

Osmosis &

Diffusion

Recycled Paper

Towels

Active/Passive Transport

Osmosis & Diffusion

Rate of Absorption

Strength

Cellular

Respiration

Ethanol

Bioreactors

Bioreactors

Fermentation/Distillation

Cell Immobilization

Cellular Respiration

Genetics

DNA Extraction

DNA

Chromosomes

Microscopes

Ecology

Bioremediation

Phosphates/Nitrates

Prokaryotes/Eukaryotes

Photosynthesis

Cell Immobilization

Ecology

Phytoremediation

& Hydroponics

Grey water

Phytoremediation

Hydroponics

Hyperaccumulators

Evolution

Biomimicry

Biomimicry

Camouflage

Bionics/Biomimetics

Bioethics Genetic Testing/Engineering

Bovine Somatotropin (BST)

Life Patenting

Unit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Content – STEM: Biology

Cellular Respiration – Ethanol Bioreactors

Example Projects

Content - STEM: Earth ScienceUnit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Introduction

Laboratory

Safety

Laboratory safety

Technological Design

Process & Systems Models

Measurement

Solstice &

Equinox

Markers

Rotation

Revolution

Path of the Sun

Latitude/Longitude

Position on

Earth

Eratosthenes's

Device

Circumference

Latitude/Longitude

Percent Error

Altitude

Sun Angles

Sun Dials

Gnomon

Dial Plate

Angle of Latitude

Rocks &

Minerals

Hydraulic

Fracturing

Hydraulic Fracturing

Ethical Issues

Natural Gas

Contaminated site

Earth’s Crust

Earthquakes &

Seismology

Mechanical Waves

Seismology

Fault Lines

Earthquakes

Weathering,

Erosion &

Disposition

Stream Tables

Characteristics of youthful, old,

mature & meander streams/rivers

Lateral/Vertical Erosion

Low/High Gradient

Low/High Velocity

Meteorology

& Weather

Weather

Station

Temperature

Humidity

Barometric Pressure

Wind Speed & Direction

Precipitation

Sun and Clouds

Topography

3D Maps

Cross-

sections

Geography

Contour lines

Measurement

Features

Astronomy

Parallax

Measurement

Scale/Distance

Angle of Inclination

Final Project Earth Science

Student Choice

Application of Learned Concepts

Unit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Content – STEM: Earth Science

Equinox & Solstice Markers

Example Projects

Winter Solstice

Autumnal Equinox

Content - STEM: GeometryUnit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Introduction

Laboratory

Safety

Laboratory safety

Definitions

Technological Design Process

Technological Systems Model

Mod 1 Constructions

Rigid Motions

Congruence

Triangle Proofs

Mod 2 Scale Drawings

Dilations

Similarities

Right Triangles

Trigonometry

Mod 3 Volume

Area

Shapes

Density

Mod 4 Coordinate System

Graphing

Segments & Points

Lines

Regions & Intersections

Rotations

Proportions

Proofs

Mod 5 Central & Inscribed Angles

Arcs & Sectors

Secants & Tangents

Circles

Cyclic Quadrilaterals

Ptolemy’s Theorem

Unit Overviews Big Ideas/Key Concepts

Content - STEM: Geometry

New 2017 – 2018!?

3 Teachers

Possible Applications

Architecture/Structures

Music

Navigation

Digital Imaging

Geography

Biological Patterns

Lessons Learned

Collaboration with colleagues

Marketing

Hands-on, Challenging yet FUN

Student enrollment

Revisions & improvements every year

Future goals

Dissemination

Research

Publish?

References

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Time to Collaborate…

Any questions?

Overlapping Concepts

Interests/Ideas

Suggestions

Strengths/Weaknesses