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WHAT WORKS, WHAT LASTS, AND WHY: CCSS + NGSS = STEM 

How does the brain process language, mathematics and science best?

What are the preferred strategies by which the human brain learns? (coherent inter-disciplinary in learning and p-s).

How can we inform classroom instruction to meet the CCSS-ELA, the CCSS-Mathematics, and the NGSS based on our answers to the above two questions? (STEM/S.T.2R.E.A.M. Schools)

IF IT'S YOUR JOB TO DEVELOP THE MIND, SHOULDN'T YOU KNOW HOW THE ASTONISHING HUMAN BRAIN WORKS?

It has been said that the next great journey for humankind will not take place in outer space, but in the inner space of the human brain. Educators should cultivate a working knowledge of the processes operating within the cerebral "inner space" of the biological mind.

Patterns, emotions, relevance, context, content and sense-making are critical factors in driving (1) attention, (2) motivation, (3) learning, (4) memory formation, and (5) recall. Collectively, these 5 factors are the primary criteria for transfer into long-term memory storage.

Brain-considerate Learning: PERC3S There are five BC elements that the human brain seeks while processing incoming stimuli for personal “meaning,” which makes the information “memorable” and worth remembering.  Patterns Emotions Relevance Context, Content, and Cognitively-appropriate Sense-making

1. Prepare them all for calculus.

2. Prepare them all for employment.

3. Prepare them all for a life dominated by computer technology.

4.Prepare them all to pass state-mandated competency tests.

5. Prepare them all to meet the CCSS ELA standards, the CCSS Math standards, and the NGSS standards

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)

"Since the beginning of the 20th century, the average per capita income in the United States has grown more than sevenfold, and

science and technology account for more than half of this

growth."

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Over the centuries, STEM evolved into different

applications and ventured into new territory driven by

two forces: human need and human curiosity.

STEM Education integrates all 4 contents of Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics. It supports application by combining these “silos” into a new trans-disciplinary subject in meaningful realistic

ways.

STEM Education seeks to ↑ access to learning preparing students for post-secondary study, the 21st century workforce, and

becoming informed citizens.

National Science Education Standards, National Research Council, 1996.

Science seeks to understand

the natural world.

Comprises the entire system of people and organizations, knowledge, processes, and devices that go into creating and operating technological artifacts, as well as the artifacts themselves.

The goal of technology is to make modifications in the world to meet human needs. (National Science Education Standards, NRC, 1996)

(“Technology” is frequently confused with “computer” although the two are not interchangeable terms)

Technology

Engineering is the discipline that applies scientific principles and theories in order to create strategies, procedures or objects that will satisfy a need, solve a problem, or to enhance an existing product by envisioning, designing and producing technological solutions or improvements. (Wesson)

“The creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes, or works utilizing them singly or in combination; or to construct or operate the same with full cognizance of their design; or to

forecast their behavior under specific operating conditions; all as specs and intended function,

economics of operation or safety to life and property.“ (The American Engineers Council for

Professional Development)

Engineering

The study of patterns and relationships among quantities, numbers, and shapes. Mathematics includes theoretical mathematics and applied mathematics.

Not surprisingly, patterns is listed as the 1st of the 7 crosscutting concepts in the NGSS, which form the foundation for learning science.

The discipline of science provides a framework to conceptually organize patterns and relationships we find in the natural world around us.

Mathematics is…

SCIENTISTS, MATHEMATICIANS AND ENGINEERS Do scientists, mathematicians and engineers communicate

with one another?

Do scientists, mathematicians and engineers write summaries of their work?

Do they write reports?

Do they write research papers?

Do they give oral presentations of their research at symposiums? Interviews?

Reading and writing comprise over half of the work of scientists and engineers.”

(NRC 2011)

STREAM OR STEAM

S.T.2R.E.A.M. Schools

Science

Technology (and Thematic trans-disciplinary

instruction to extend student learning)

Reading and Language Arts

Engineering

Art

Mathematics

(Maximizing connections and sensory experiences)

INQUIRY

Unleashing the power of inquiry and metacognition

A distinction: Brain-derived answers vs. memorized answers

Failure is nearly always a prerequisite for future learning and success in STEM. Most initial learning occurs via trial-and-error.

Afraid to “fail”

“Failure is not an Option”

“If you're not prepared to be wrong, you will never come up with anything original."

--Sir Ken Robinson

When asked why he became a scientist, Nobel Laureate Isidor Rabi attributed his success to his mother. Every day, she would ask him the same question about his school day: “Did you ask a good question today?”

Good Science Begins with Asking the Right Questions

Asking a good question and

“staying in the question”

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We were never “born to read.”

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Why STEM?

“Surely there are much easier paths to take in life. Students who concentrate on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math surely have a long journey ahead of them, harder than the easier path they could take through their academic career. It is when you work the hardest that you feel the biggest sense of accomplishment and experience the greatest sense of joy. Once a student follows the STEM path, they literally have unlimited opportunities ahead of them. Even if students end up in a non-STEM field, the fact that the students took the STEM path will benefit them.” Mary Ellen Weber

OverviewProjectsProfessional DevelopmentStudent Growth/ResearchFuture Plans – Core Curriculum

FITNESS TRAIL STUDENT REFLECTIONS

Carlos (EL) –” Using the internet to research very useful. There are many useful websites. The websites provide you with many important detailed information. This project taught me to be smart when planning out projects…The best part in this project was making the equipment.”

Fernando (EL) – “I will use this skills that I have learned to other class in several ways. I think it will be great if I kept them because it will help me in the future. I want to impress my teachers too with my skills that I have learned. I will also keep my skills because I want to show it to my family….I will use if for my job. My parents would be please with and I would be happy. I liked it because I have learn new things…”

FITNESS TRAIL STUDENT REFLECTIONSTrevor (GATE)- “Three things I enjoyed about this project were, the challenge, the new things I learned, and the complexity. The challenge was harder than most challenges. Next, learning new things I enjoyed because if offered me a chance to try and figure it out on my own. Lastly, the complexity of this project was intense. This project was like real life and took a lot of time to complete.”

Hope – “I can use these skills in life because you kind of already used 8th grade math so I would probably get the math better when it comes to learning it. Also, when I am all grown up, I can help my sister if she doesn’t get it…I enjoyed this project a lot because we got to play with clay and got to paint and have a teacher that helps you if you need help.”

BRIDGE BUILDING PROJECT

Engineering Design ProcessPowerPointActivityWebquestResearch- types of bridgesShapesForcesBuilding a Truss Bridge

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES

STEM Summer Institute – California State University, San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CASTEM Institute – San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools, San Bernardino, CACalifornia Science Teachers Association (CSTA) – Pasadena, CANational Science Teachers Association (NSTA) – Seattle, WAInternational Technology and Engineering Education Association – Long Beach, CANational Science Teachers Association STEM Forum (NSTA) – Atlantic City, NJ

OUR RESEARCH

Pre- and post-student survey’sAttitudes about STEM; careers and collegeStandards-based pre- and post-assessmentScience and mathwritingAnalyzing data for: (STEM students vs. general population)gender comparisonsattendancestudent achievementgradesCST scoresretention of information

STEM CST DATA

STEM CST DATA - EL

STEM GOALSLearning and InnovaSTEM

Goalsation Skills

Information, Media and Technology

Life and Career Skills

CommonCore

COMMON CORE STANDARDS

Integration in STEMStudents are writingStudents are applying mathStudents are applying critical thinking skillsStudents are problem solvingStudents are justifying decisions

FUTURE PLANS

Integration in STEMStudents are writingStudents are applying mathStudents are applying critical thinking skillsStudents are problem solvingStudents are justifying decisions

WHY STEM?

Students and Teachers Enjoying every Minute

of the school day, because it is finally

connected, and learning makes sense!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT, PRESENTER'S OR A STEM CONSULTANT FOR YOUR DISTRICT OR SCHOOL PLEASE CONTACT US. THANK YOU!

CHERYL FRYE [email protected] MUNOZ [email protected]