#mtedchat Archive
#MTedchat strengthens Montana's network of innovative and connected educators.
Tuesday March 1, 2016
10:00 PM EST
MrsMurat
Mar 1 @ 10:00 PM EST
Ss would love your feedback on their social branding campaign.
https://t.co/JLsXWA1ncn
TY!
#connectedtl
#edbean
#mtedchat
#caththeoedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:00 PM EST
Ryan Hannahoe/Helena/Science Teacher at Clancy & Chairman of the Board - Montana Learning Center
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:01 PM EST
Check out the hub of all things
#MTedchat
here:
https://t.co/KYVFnprmWL
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:01 PM EST
If any of you want to join...
#MTedchat
happens now from 8-9pm. Every Tuesday.
#BPSedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:02 PM EST
Moderators tonight:
@ryanhannahoe
. Be looking for Qs coming from
@ryanhannahoe
to join the convo.
#MTedchat
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:02 PM EST
#BPSedchat
peeps, join us for
#MTedchat
! You can do this! :)
#mtmcce
https://t.co/405A2bYnAa
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:01 PM EST
If any of you want to join...
#MTedchat
happens now from 8-9pm. Every Tuesday.
#BPSedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:02 PM EST
Craig Beals, Billings Senior High - Science
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST
Chat will be in a Q1/A1 format. Don’t forget to include the
#MTedchat
hashtag!
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST
Shaundel Krumheuer Tech Integration Girl at Billing Senior High
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST
Welcome
@BealsScience
It's great to have you here!
#MTedchat
connectedones
Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST
Courtney Niemeyer, 1st grade, Billings
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hoytke
Mar 1 @ 10:04 PM EST
Kathi Hoyt Teacher/Librarian at CastleRock MS in Billings here.
#mtedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:04 PM EST
Before we begin the chat, check out this page to learn more about the Montana Learning Center:
https://t.co/7tsuD3bhLn
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:04 PM EST
Kelly Hayden, Hawthorne Elementary, 5th Grade, Bozeman. Happy to learn more about STEM tonight.
#Mtedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:04 PM EST
Welcome,
@ShaundelK
It's a pleasure to have you to be a part of tonight's chat!
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:04 PM EST
Travis Niemeyer K-6 principal in Billings.
#MTedchat
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:04 PM EST
Whoop, Whoop! Lots of
#BPSedchat
peeps swinging on over for more
#MTedchat
fun!
SteveWyborney
Mar 1 @ 10:05 PM EST
@KamRenae
@ryanhannahoe
Hi, Kam. Thanks for the note!
#MTedchat
kinsey80
Mar 1 @ 10:05 PM EST
Kelly K. AP Lockwood Schools
#mtedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:05 PM EST
Q1: Describe STEM’s role in your classroom, school and community.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hey
@kellyhaydenmt
How's BZN treating you?
#MTedchat
KamRenae
Mar 1 @ 10:05 PM EST
Kam joining from Hardin Middle School where I teach 6-8
#MTedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:05 PM EST
Her to learn from two of the most amazing
#science
#teachers
in the land-
@ryanhannahoe
and
@TriSciCurious
#MTedChat
https://t.co/GTNNGHTULL
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST
Welcome
@BealsScience
It's great to have you here!
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:05 PM EST
#mtedchat
Hello from Helena - Marla K-5 Librarian. Just watched "Scientific Literacy"
SteveWyborney
Mar 1 @ 10:05 PM EST
Steve, from Oregon - just a little under the weather - listening in.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: The MLC and Clancy communities are real supportive with
#STEM
. Many are involved, and it makes a world of difference!
#MTedchat
CaitlinHraban
Mar 1 @ 10:06 PM EST
Caitlin, Kindergarten teacher in Billings MT
#MTedchat
zoomddy
Mar 1 @ 10:06 PM EST
Brett Nichols. Billings Senior High. Social Studies. Head still spinning from
#bpsedchat
.
#mtedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: We have one rule in my class. "Today we change the world". STEM is our vehicle to do just that
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:07 PM EST
#mtedchat
Q1
connectedones
Mar 1 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1- STEM's role is finally increasing in our schools/community. Thankful. It is an exciting time for teachers and students.
#MTedchat
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: I'd say that STEM in my school can be summed up with this: We have
@BealsScience
in
#BroncNation
#MTedchat
https://t.co/XdThwO5ezW
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: We have one rule in my class. "Today we change the world". STEM is our vehicle to do just that
#MTedchat
zoomddy
Mar 1 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: I teach social studies, so STEM is mostly about the historic importance of the big inventions, etc. Shout out to
#eliwhitney
#mtedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:08 PM EST
Welcome,
@NiemeyerMr
@SteveWyborney
@kinsey80
@KamRenae
@bookwormmarla
@CaitlinHraban
@zoomddy
#MTedchat
stacysanders3
Mar 1 @ 10:08 PM EST
Stacy here. Tech Ed Teacher.
#MTedchat
hoytke
Mar 1 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1 Our Art teachers want to make sure we move from STEM to STEAM so we don't forget that part of our students learning.
#mtedchat
connectedones
Mar 1 @ 10:08 PM EST
@ShaundelK
@BealsScience
Lucky students! You make science cool!
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: Hawthorne hosts a STEAM night (this was 2nd year). Great way to engage Ps and Ss. Professionals share real STEAM at work.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:09 PM EST
@ShaundelK
@BealsScience
He's one of the coolest science teachers that I know! Definitely one of the greats.
#MTedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:09 PM EST
Awwwweee shucks - heart is warm
@ShaundelK
#MTedchat
https://t.co/LoRhUNQ9yF
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: I'd say that STEM in my school can be summed up with this: We have
@BealsScience
in
#BroncNation
#MTedchat
https://t.co/XdThwO5ezW
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: We have one rule in my class. "Today we change the world". STEM is our vehicle to do just that
#MTedchat
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:09 PM EST
@connectedones
@BealsScience
haha, That guy does! I just watch the magic happen! (Literally!)
#MTedchat
connectedones
Mar 1 @ 10:09 PM EST
@BealsScience
Yep, you are amazing!
#mtedchat
kirk_humphreys
Mar 1 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: We have a STEM lab where students take this class as an elective.
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
#mtedchat
A1 I have started a STEM-oriented maker-space club in my library.
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
What
#STEM
looks like in my classroom:
https://t.co/cAlUBx8tr4
#MTedchat
stacysanders3
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
My classroom is 100% stem lessons. Huge part of Lisa future means huge part of my teaching.
#MTedchat
mlstricker
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
Megan Stricker 5th grade in BIllings
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
@bookwormmarla
How's your
#STEM
lab going, Marla?
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1) Dream:STEM=drive all areas of instruction. Current reality: increasing interest and drive in schools & comm!
@STEMBillings
#MTedchat
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
@connectedones
@BealsScience
Check out his profile pic, if you don't think magic can happen in HS! :)
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
Kinder teacher here! A1: Love incorporating STEM into my classroom...
#designthinking
challenges, design station, etc.
#MTedchat
CaitlinHraban
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1- We love the process for everything we do, working on a flexible mindset that is willing and able to change & innovate
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST
@mlstricker
Welcome, Megan.
#MTedchat
mtkristigaines
Mar 1 @ 10:11 PM EST
Hi All, sorry I'm late tonight. Kristi Gaines, 2nd grade Meadowlark, Bozeman
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:12 PM EST
@hoytke
#mtedchat
there is always a creative element in science!
connectedones
Mar 1 @ 10:12 PM EST
@mtkristigaines
hey you! Saw you on the news. We should have a national boards talk sometime. Missed seeing you this time.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:12 PM EST
@mtkristigaines
Welcome, Kristi! Consider sending your kids to the lake again this summer. Miss seeing them.
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:12 PM EST
@CaitlinHraban
Just finished reading
@gcouros
#InnovatorsMindset
... Really good!
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1. I am trying to fit more STEM into my 5th grade curriculum. I loved the story about Billings HS allowing Ss to earn letter.
#MTedchat
zoomddy
Mar 1 @ 10:12 PM EST
I think
#bpsedchat
and
#mtedchat
broke tweetchat
mtkristigaines
Mar 1 @ 10:14 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
We wouldn't miss it! Their favorite camp EVER!
#MTedchat
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:14 PM EST
#Mtedchat
THIS article?!
https://t.co/d7qfJMPJzU
https://t.co/qNKpvf8vaD
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1. I am trying to fit more STEM into my 5th grade curriculum. I loved the story about Billings HS allowing Ss to earn letter.
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:14 PM EST
A1) STEM can look like
@BealsScience
#inspiration
in elementary school. Check him in action
https://t.co/K5vclgw68C
#MTedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:14 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
We hope take our
#STEMSociety
and Letter in Science concept around the State!
#MTedchat
https://t.co/vlwTRuI4ZA
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1. I am trying to fit more STEM into my 5th grade curriculum. I loved the story about Billings HS allowing Ss to earn letter.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:15 PM EST
Q2: How do you get your students and colleagues excited about
#STEM
?
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:15 PM EST
@BealsScience
@kellyhaydenmt
Seriously, Craig. Do it! Would love having a Letter in Science at Clancy.
#MTedchat
mtkristigaines
Mar 1 @ 10:16 PM EST
@connectedones
I still haven't seen it. Aired a different night than expected. Hope it made sense. Yes, let's talk NBCT soon.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: My students know me as the
#ScienceGuy
. If I am excited about it, they get excited about it.
#MTedchat
#TeachWithFire
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:16 PM EST
@BealsScience
I think it will take off. Ss deserve to earn letters in STEM. The NPR story rocked! I am inspired.
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:16 PM EST
#mtedchat
A2 Get the kids excited! They can't wait to tell their teachers.
CaitlinHraban
Mar 1 @ 10:16 PM EST
@gcouros
I had someone suggest that I read you Innovator's Mindset tonight during a
#MTedchat
I can't wait!
#BPSedchat
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2) Ss are naturally curious - we just need to keep that spirit alive w/REAL experiences and wonderment. Must pass on the passion!
#MTedchat
KamRenae
Mar 1 @ 10:17 PM EST
#MTedchat
I am going to have to catch up on archives as I am having a hard time keeping up tonight
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:18 PM EST
Try
https://t.co/zf4x5G2tnw
. Much better at keeping up.
#MTedchat
cybraryman1
Mar 1 @ 10:18 PM EST
My
#STEM
STEAM STEMx page
https://t.co/UANhosZFf1
#MTedchat
Involve and encourage students in STEM projects without fear of failure.
kirk_humphreys
Mar 1 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2: I first need to get excited about it. I think it's worthwhile but I'm not overly excited about it to be honest.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:18 PM EST
@bookwormmarla
It's great to hear when the kids think that
#Science
is their favorite class. Keep up the great work!
#MTedchat
mtkristigaines
Mar 1 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2: Ss naturally excited; just need to provide them time and materials. Collaboration time helps Ts.
#MTedchat
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2: Giving Ss a chance to explore and share and teach what they know! Super powerful to allow them to set the course of learning
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:19 PM EST
Will get kids to bed and catch up...back soon!
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:20 PM EST
@mtkristigaines
#STEM
in the classroom can take a lot of time to prep for. The results are definitely worth the time put in.
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:20 PM EST
@BealsScience
Very cool! I look forward to tracking this project. Why wasn't this thought of a long time ago?
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:21 PM EST
Does everyone have the materials and the space they need to teach STEAM?
#MTedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:22 PM EST
A2: Fire. No, seriously...fire!
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:23 PM EST
A2: Kinders are naturally curious... Just provide them with opportunities to explore & create! We love our wonder wall too!
#MTedchat
hoytke
Mar 1 @ 10:23 PM EST
A2 T's that are excited and can bring that into their class helps spread the excitement in the building. Cheerleaders always help
#mtedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:23 PM EST
@bookwormmarla
Space can be hard to come by. With hands-on learning, kids need space to work. A lot of it.
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:23 PM EST
#MTedchat
Erica Grade 9 English at BSH. Still trying to process first
#BPSedchat
. A1
@BealsScience
in house at BSH.
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:23 PM EST
@BealsScience
Seriously. Fire!
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:24 PM EST
A2: Teacher collaboration builds excitement. I am working with other 5th grade Ts in the Bozeman district on a Pringle Challenge.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:24 PM EST
@EHartmanEnglish
Welcome to
#MTedchat
!
mtkristigaines
Mar 1 @ 10:24 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
I agree! I find our team does best when we set aside that time to UBD great STEM units. Then Ts get excited too.
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:24 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
Our Pringle arrived crushed!
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:25 PM EST
Q3: What areas of
#STEM
do you feel the strongest teaching? weakest?
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:25 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
That sounds like something John Graves would do. Are we talking about the same challenge?
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:25 PM EST
#MTedchat
A2 I'm in English department. Not many conversations about STEM, but my 3rdgrade daughter loves STEM. Attended both BPS Stem days
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:25 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
@kellyhaydenmt
Yes - I took his course this fall - learned much1
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:26 PM EST
A3: My strongest topics content wise are Earth & Space. My weakest is Life.
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:26 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
Yes! It is similar to MPRES Pringle activity. We included math modeling too. Packages are sent via district mail.
#MTedchat
kirk_humphreys
Mar 1 @ 10:26 PM EST
A3: Math all the way as that is what I teach... double accelerated math for 6-8th graders. I love it with a passion.
#MTedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:26 PM EST
@charine_hague
@ShaundelK
#STEMSociety
is taking bookings for Wed April 6th right now! Email me.
#MTedchat
zoomddy
Mar 1 @ 10:26 PM EST
A2. Not a lot of STEM convos in social studies, but I ALWAYS encourage my Ss who are interested
#mtedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:27 PM EST
A3 - Cont.: Even though I have a stronger content knowledge in Earth & Space, I find Life Science the most fun to teach.
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:27 PM EST
@bookwormmarla
Created a portable design station using a pocket chart stand & peg board... Inspired by
@CorinneTakara
!
#MTedchat
hoytke
Mar 1 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3 I will be starting Maker Space in the library to help get some STEM going. Hoping the kids help ME learn.
#mtedchat
#cadre2016
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3: Having STEM activity fully connect to what we are studying is biggest challenge for me. What are some favorite STEM resources?
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:28 PM EST
Wait! I thought reg opened March 7!
@BealsScience
please put me down for two grade 3-I'll email you now!
#MTedchat
https://t.co/5MQMJm04Sn
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:26 PM EST
@charine_hague
@ShaundelK
#STEMSociety
is taking bookings for Wed April 6th right now! Email me.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:28 PM EST
@hoytke
The kids seem to be learning about
#3DPrinting
and design faster than I can keep up. Good luck!
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:29 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
Thanks!
#MTedchat
zoomddy
Mar 1 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3. I love to encourage & use tech. I have a strong background, so can absolutely help Ss with techie stuff.
#mtedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:29 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
Stay tuned. They are coming up shortly in our chat!
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:29 PM EST
@hoytke
#mtedchat
That's what I said - "We will learn together!" However, I find that I need much advance prep.
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:29 PM EST
@hoytke
#mtedchat
That's what I said - "We will learn together!" However, I find that I need much advance prep.
#MTedchat
mtkristigaines
Mar 1 @ 10:30 PM EST
A3: STM probably sums thing up in our room. Engineering feels daunting. Taking mpres class right now with
@coshea21
to help.
#MTedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:31 PM EST
Just got this! "High School Rewarding Students Who Excel in STEM"
https://t.co/a5rrvWsIp8
via
@education_world
#MTedchat
#STEMSociety
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:31 PM EST
@mtkristigaines
Don't let it be! Considering applying for Springtime in the Rockies if you haven't already. We are here to help.
#MTedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:33 PM EST
@EHartmanEnglish
We are booking for STEM Magic Shows at Elem Schools - STEM Saturday registration is Mar. 7
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:33 PM EST
A3: Definitely surprised me, but engineering aspect of STEM is my favorite to teach! Why not encourage Ss to design & create?!
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:34 PM EST
@MissGibo
and solve problems!
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:34 PM EST
#MTedchat
will someone retweet Q3, please. I missed and can't find it!
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:34 PM EST
@HerronClay
You need to book
@BealsScience
for an assembly! Best 50-60 minutes you'll have this year!
#MTedchat
https://t.co/Eey88ElYi4
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:26 PM EST
@charine_hague
@ShaundelK
#STEMSociety
is taking bookings for Wed April 6th right now! Email me.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:35 PM EST
Q4: The 5Es are a great way to teach
#STEM
. How do you teach
#STEM
to your students?
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:35 PM EST
@mtkristigaines
@coshea21
Check out
@stanforddschool
... Lots of great resources on
#designthinking
!
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:36 PM EST
A4: 5Es -Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend (or Elaborate), and Evaluate- and to
#TeachWithFire
(literally)
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:36 PM EST
@mtkristigaines
@coshea21
MPRES class was great! A lot of work but helpful to feel knowledgeable w/ the NGSS Standards and STEM.
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:36 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
OK. Non STEM T in a STEM
#MTedchat
-not embarrassed to admit I don't know the 5Es? Somebody please help me!
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:37 PM EST
@bookwormmarla
Yes! It always AMAZES me how they solve problems & design solutions... So creative! Love
#designthinking
!
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:37 PM EST
@EHartmanEnglish
5Es = Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend (or Elaborate), and Evaluate -
https://t.co/Pg0x1rEkzD
#MTedchat
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:38 PM EST
@EHartmanEnglish
#MTedchat
https://t.co/i30QwK6bDA
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:36 PM EST
A4: 5Es -Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend (or Elaborate), and Evaluate- and to
#TeachWithFire
(literally)
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:38 PM EST
Q3) Weakest is engineering. Not much experience then or now. I was always TOLD how to do it, never go to just TRY.
#MTedchat
zoomddy
Mar 1 @ 10:39 PM EST
@EHartmanEnglish
. Here they are for real
https://t.co/RlzupY0WMb
.
#mtedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:39 PM EST
@NiemeyerMr
Consider
https://t.co/tSfK07zvEe
It's a great place to learn!
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:40 PM EST
A4) The first E is where the magic is! Must ENGAGE our students first and foremost! If that first E is strong, the others build.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:40 PM EST
@NiemeyerMr
Exactly!
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:40 PM EST
A4: With our wonder wall &
#designthinking
challenges... Driven by what they're interested in learning more about!
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:41 PM EST
A4 Not a science teacher, but am so impressed with N.D.Tyson- we all need science literacy. We can all help a little.
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:41 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
Got the tab open, will explore later. Thanks for the tip & link!
#MTedchat
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 10:41 PM EST
I'm at a cooking class tonight. Science in its own right. Enjoy the rest of your chat!
#MTedchat
https://t.co/RDtFNcfUO3
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:41 PM EST
A4: Making the project connected to real world engages Ss. My Ss are currently re-designing a volcano model for Delta Science.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:42 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
Thanks, Jessi. Enjoy! We're having a great time
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:42 PM EST
#MTedchat
I actually try to do this in English, sadly no fire. Contemporary connections to "old" stories.
https://t.co/dSaTO75Uiu
BealsScience
Mar 1 @ 10:38 PM EST
@EHartmanEnglish
#MTedchat
https://t.co/i30QwK6bDA
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:36 PM EST
A4: 5Es -Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend (or Elaborate), and Evaluate- and to
#TeachWithFire
(literally)
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:42 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
How do you like
#FOSS
kits?
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:43 PM EST
@NiemeyerMr
Absolutely! In every class.
#MTedchat
https://t.co/JucfOkbRyf
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:40 PM EST
A4) The first E is where the magic is! Must ENGAGE our students first and foremost! If that first E is strong, the others build.
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:44 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
FOSS kits provide a starting point and it's great to have the materials. I generally make lessons my own.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:44 PM EST
@NiemeyerMr
It's all-expenses paid thanks to
@Boeing
@FoundationSAE
and the Montana Learning Center. Think about it.
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:44 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
Yes! When it's relatable, it's more engaging & meaningful!
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:45 PM EST
Q5: How do you collaborate with other teachers of
#STEM
?
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:45 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
Same here. We are currently looking at FOSS and Smithsonian for our K-5 teachers to teach STEM.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:46 PM EST
A5:
#NSTA
Science Matters eBlast - Sign up here - walter@montana.com. This is such a great resource for all-things
#STEMed
in
#MT
.
#MTedchat
ShaundelK
Mar 1 @ 10:46 PM EST
A5: I'm super lucky! I get to collab on all the fun stuff with STEM Ts...definitely a TIS bonus!!!
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:46 PM EST
#MTedchat
Ss must be better at reading Informational texts-a strand I can and need to help them be better at!
https://t.co/dpiZ3CfpJY
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:41 PM EST
A4 Not a science teacher, but am so impressed with N.D.Tyson- we all need science literacy. We can all help a little.
#MTedchat
mtkristigaines
Mar 1 @ 10:47 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
@ryanhannahoe
Yes, I sometimes just open the kit and ask the Ss to design an experiment w/ the materials.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:47 PM EST
A5 - Cont.: By hosting
#STEM
outreach sessions with my students and our younger students at
#Clancy
. Get kids excited early!
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:47 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
You have to be motivated to make FOSS lessons truly STEM. Perhaps they have been updated to be more STEM friendly.
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:47 PM EST
A5 a primary montessori T and I will collab on teaching momentum with pinball design.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:48 PM EST
A5 - Cont.:
#ScienceFair
&
#ScienceOlympiad
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:48 PM EST
#MTedchat
for the love of all things, I need to increase my STEM vocab. Please send me a list. I promise to share!
https://t.co/Ov6dIBxzcA
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:42 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
How do you like
#FOSS
kits?
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Mar 1 @ 10:48 PM EST
A5) Used to get together to figure out a way to weave a story, create storyline for problem to engage. Then interdisciplinary.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:49 PM EST
A5 - Cont.: Springtime in the Rockies - Free
#PD
by
#MT
teachers and funded by
@Boeing
and
@FoundationSAE
https://t.co/0jA0qKCrSb
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:49 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
Have you worked with Smithsonian kits? I have been biased to those when doing
#STEM
from a kit for K-5.
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:49 PM EST
A5: Weekly visits to our STEM lab with
@katiesfarley
! And of course, Twitter too!
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:50 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
You do have my app, right?
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:50 PM EST
A5 - Cont.: Free
#STEM
curriculum and materials - App. deadline March 4th for
#MT
teachers -
https://t.co/tDrlzUMaRt
#MTedchat
#SAESTEM
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:50 PM EST
@EHartmanEnglish
Links to come soon.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:50 PM EST
@bookwormmarla
Which is that, Marla?
#MTedchat
bookwormmarla
Mar 1 @ 10:51 PM EST
For Springtime?
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:51 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
The Springtime in the Rockies class looks very cool! I will have to look into that! Thx for sharing resource.
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:51 PM EST
A5-I really don't. This must change. I volunteer! Who wants to collaborate?
#MTedchat
https://t.co/Wv9oHrZFE9
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:45 PM EST
Q5: How do you collaborate with other teachers of
#STEM
?
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:51 PM EST
@kellyhaydenmt
Sign up by Friday. Apps due then.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:52 PM EST
Q6: What
#STEM
related resources do you use with your students? Why?
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:52 PM EST
A5: Currently collaborating with other 5th grade teachers in the district.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:53 PM EST
A6: K-5 =
#Smithsonian
&
#FOSS
https://t.co/97lMgaTrOK
https://t.co/0oTD804nU6
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:53 PM EST
Thank you
@ryanhannahoe
! This is a tough
#MTedchat
. Not a lot of background knowledge, probably how many Ss feel...
https://t.co/T8WOEfRkH9
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:50 PM EST
@EHartmanEnglish
Links to come soon.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:54 PM EST
A6 Cont.: Montana Learning Center - 'Learning at the Lake' - a great place for
#STEMed
in
#Montana
-
https://t.co/7tsuD3bhLn
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:55 PM EST
A6 Cont.: Invitations to Science Inquiry - by Tik Liem -
https://t.co/oIG7loOEJr
It's worth every penny!
#MTedchat
MissGibo
Mar 1 @ 10:55 PM EST
A6: Lots of recyclable materials! It's incredible what Ss are able to create with their imagination & everyday items!
#MTedchat
EHartmanEnglish
Mar 1 @ 10:55 PM EST
Can a mom who wants to encourage daughter and her friends request this?
#MTedchat
https://t.co/Z2a5Gv4wLY
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:50 PM EST
A5 - Cont.: Free
#STEM
curriculum and materials - App. deadline March 4th for
#MT
teachers -
https://t.co/tDrlzUMaRt
#MTedchat
#SAESTEM
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:56 PM EST
A6 Cont.: Check out
@SteveSpangler
and
https://t.co/KNQX9XstIP
for some great
#STEM
resources!
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:56 PM EST
The
#NSTA
Learning Center is a great place for teachers who are looking for
#STEM
activities.
https://t.co/Hfr7cKa7L0
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:56 PM EST
@MissGibo
Makerspaces are filled with tons of these. Great idea here, Michelle!
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:57 PM EST
Learn more about past chats and events at our
#MTedchat
website:
https://t.co/rMuINNzbWV
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:57 PM EST
Q6: I pull from the MPRES lessons or create my own lessons using science kit materials.
#MTedchat
ryanhannahoe
Mar 1 @ 10:58 PM EST
Challenge: Empower your friends---encourage them to join our Twitter community.
#MTedchat
kellyhaydenmt
Mar 1 @ 10:58 PM EST
@ryanhannahoe
Thanks for moderating! A list of STEM resources would be awesome!
#MTedchat