STEM Program Starpoint High School Melissa Hugar, Kelly Schurr, & Kristina Tomei Master Teacher Co-hort Meeting – BYO STEM April 29, 2017
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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Dugger, W. E. (2011). STEM: Some basic definitions. International Technology and Engineering
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Time to Collaborate…
Any questions?
Overlapping Concepts
Interests/Ideas
Suggestions
Strengths/Weaknesses