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.