I am Mike Young from Tabb Middle. I teach history but I'm interested in what people have to say about STEM. Hoping I'll find something in the T area! #ycsdchat
A1- as a history teacher/ STEM novice, I would argue that activities that require critical thinking, prototyping/revision, and collaboration best model the 21st century workplace and civic life. #ycsdchat
A1: I think it is important for students to apply their learning outside of the classroom in which they learn. For example, I'm always telling my sixth graders that its important to remember what is learned in English when they write in history #ycsdchat
A1-Stem motivates Ss to use independent thinking, to think outside the box-use knowledge in atypical contexts, and make their own discoveries and/or build complex problem-solving skills #ycsdchat
A1: I think STEM is the future and pieces of it can really be “taught” or included in all classes. I’m all about preparing our students to be contributing adult citizens in the ever changing 21st century world. #ycsdchat
A1: I always felt the most important part of STEM was that there wasn't a right answer. It's about getting the information, planning a solution, building, testing, and repeat! Sometimes you fail miserably, but that's ok.There's so much to learn from that! #ycsdchat
A1: One thing STEM tends to do well is show students how learning in one discipline can help support students in other disciplines, but sometimes this lesson does not translate across to artistic disciplines within the humanities. #ycsdchat
A2--Through the interdisciplinary connections Ss can make in their learning--they can see and understand that the topics or skills they may learn do not actually happen in isolation in the "real world." #ycsdchat
A2: at the bare minimum, it tea has students to fail, but not give up. Failure allows one to make the largest gains. Never give up and keep trying until problem solved. #ycsdchat
A2: As a history teacher sometimes the feels like STEM is off limits but that’s really untrue. You can always include technology and math in lessons especially with maps, graphs, and info charts. #ycsdchat
A2: I think requiring students to apply knowledge and skills in a different setting is important for them to solidify information as well as understand what their future career might require. #ycsdchat
A1: It's important that our students engage in STEM because it's important for our society to have students problem solve using materials and interweave skills from the different disciplines. #ycsdchat
A2: I think STEM subjects and programs are often ones that students can find intrinsic motivation to want to do well in. Society values leaders in STEM, and students can often find role models or job opportunities through STEM. #ycsdchat
A2: STEM across the curriculum will challenge students’ thinking but it is not an easy thing for teachers to do. Using math and science teachers as resources are essential when planning lessons. This article is helpful and filled with ideas. https://t.co/RvzdlIMHYJ#ycsdchat
A2: STEM activities can often engage Ss that may struggle in isolated content areas. I saw an example of this in a STEM club today. Some Ss who aren't alway successful in the classroom were engaged in problem solving & embraced the challenge in the STEM activity #ycsdchat
A2: I think requiring students to apply knowledge and skills in a different setting is important for them to solidify information as well as understand what their future career might require. #ycsdchat
A3: this morning at #wmeStars coding club, asked them what they wanted to do this morning. We had #gamedesign using #bloxels. #scratch, #dash&dot they were all creating amazing unique and creative things without concern of failure. #ycsdchat
A3: One of my favorite STEM challenges that I've done in my class was having students create parachutes for an egg to drop off the second floor of our grade level pod. The students worked well together to plan and create their parachutes and only 2 eggs broke! #ycsdchat
A3: my favorite STEM lesson was with MrMorrisons Class. We combined the hummingbird robots, simple machines and #rubegderg to make the funniest, absurd machines! The design and creation pulled a lot on their arts and crafts skills too! #ycsdchat
A3-Interdisciplinary Shark Tank--Ss had to problem-solve an issue in history--create invention to prevent or repair (ex. devastation of atomic bomb, Johnstown Flood, flu epidemic, etc)--write plan, create and build model, etc. #ycsdchat
A3: Back when I taught 5th, we planned STEM projects to go with our reading units. We read an article about the dangers of trash in the ocean then students designed a new way to package cans and bottles without plastic rings. Lots of great ideas! #ycsdchat
A3: this morning at #wmeStars coding club, asked them what they wanted to do this morning. We had #gamedesign using #bloxels. #scratch, #dash&dot they were all creating amazing unique and creative things without concern of failure. #ycsdchat
A3: this morning at #wmeStars coding club, asked them what they wanted to do this morning. We had #gamedesign using #bloxels. #scratch, #dash&dot they were all creating amazing unique and creative things without concern of failure. #ycsdchat
A3: In our most recent unit we studied the major inventions and inventors of the 1920s. It may be a stretch but I feel like it was STEM in History bc my Ss made lots of connections to inventions today and their purpose and value. #ycsdchat
A3-Interdisciplinary Shark Tank--Ss had to problem-solve an issue in history--create invention to prevent or repair (ex. devastation of atomic bomb, Johnstown Flood, flu epidemic, etc)--write plan, create and build model, etc. #ycsdchat
I taught an art lesson with place value where the srudents cut out sized circles for each number value in thousands, hundreds, tens and ones. They made a collage for their number. Then the ETF took photos and made their number talk. Math came to life!#ycsdchat
A3: In our most recent unit we studied the major inventions and inventors of the 1920s. It may be a stretch but I feel like it was STEM in History bc my Ss made lots of connections to inventions today and their purpose and value. #ycsdchat
A3: I honestly have to say, its pretty much when ever I get to work with Ss using any kind of STEM materials. I love watching the wonder and adventurous spirit! #ycsdchat
At CES we have a blast making things with the Spheros in 5th grade based on the book The Most Magnificent Thing! They made their own things powered by Sphero- food delivery, cat entertainers, spy cams...it was awesome! #ycsdchat
A3 in Art I used google earth with 4th grade to fly over the regions of Virginia so the students could see the mountains and the watershed, etc. Then they made a clay topigraphical map.#ycsdchat
A4: Some students are able to "talk" better during STEM than I'm other subjects. To make it more accessible, give the project in chunks, help students understand that they aren't done if it doesn't work, and assist with guiding questions to help them problem solve. #ycsdchat
A4 Use Science, Techology, Engineering, and Math interdisciplinary. Ask your Art teacher to do a lesson in art to bring in a creative extension lesson where the students make it with their hands.#ycsdchat
A4: STEM requires students to tap into new skills. All Ss should have the opportunity to engage. Who knows what the future (career) holds for a particular child? #ycsdchat
This article speaks to the importance of preparing our students for STEM careers. Females are underrepresented in many of these #ycsdchat Girls, If You Want To Change The World*, Try STEM via @forbeshttps://t.co/JsBRhMeIRe
A4: The best way to make STEM accessible to every1, & to illustrate that the creative processes in the arts translate to maths & sciences, is to make an effort to include the arts in STEM (STEAM). This is critical, as it shows Ss the value of interdisciplinary learning. #ycsdchat
A4: Its the foundation for all science's and the real world. It will never succeed without #equityforall#ycsdchat
How do we make it accessible for all? Must be taught in all subjects and made part of everyday life.
I think STEM helps them become peoblem solvers for everyday life. It helps them learn its ok to try and fail them try again! More Ts need to be trained to know how to incorporate it into their content at their Ss level #ycsdchat
I attended a cybersecurity workshop and there are so many opportunities for our graduates in this field. Not only is it cool, the pay is great! #ycsdchat
A4: I had a conversation with a SPED T today who told me her college kid didn’t understand why she was so worried about him WRITING his paper- he said “everyone speaks their papers now with voice to text” Technology is everywhere and our Ss need to learn to use it #ycsdchat
A4: I also think Ts over complicate STEM sometimes. It doesn’t have to be robots and coding and 3D printers- all@of which I ❤️. It can be incorporated in small ways all the time. We need to change their perspective too #ycsdchat
A5: I think “celebrating” STEM would help spread it. It’s already fun and engaging so putting it out there more just helps a STEM culture grow. #ycsdchat
A5: I would say it helps to experience STEM as a student before facilitating it as a teacher. Having staff work through STEM projects helps to generate an excitement and promote an understanding of what STEM is. #ycsdchat
A5: I think the best way to show that we value STEM is to work it into our lessons. If students can see in the classroom how STEM can translate to a life after public school, then students will get a sense of real world applications and see “why it matters.” #ycsdchat
A5: When we work together on planning, we can slowly offer suggestions that use STEM or other cross curricular ideas. Collaborating together is much more effective than just saying, "Hey I did this why don't you try it." #ycsdchat
A5: ETFs are incredible resources to help Ts develop and deliver lessons. I just don’t want to push in. So Ts, if you want to do more STEM talk to them!! They WANT to come into the classroom! #ycsdchat
A6: Don't be afraid of the noise, the frustration, or the unknown because those are all normal and part of what makes STEM such a wonderful experience for everyone! Also, seek out "experts" in your building or division as you plan lessons. #ycsdchat
Cybersecurity Fundamentals (9-12) Cybersecurity: Computer Systems Technology (10-12) These are the 2 courses that my last school are offering. I will email you the course descriptions #ycsdchat
A5: At YES, we set aside STEM challenge days on early release days throughout the year, just started some STEM tubs for students in the cafeteria, and have a very successful Math, Science, and Technology Night @BarbaraWestlund and @MrsKMcLeodMath are amazing resources! #ycsdchat
Bethel Manor ES held a STEM night recently and it was a huge success! I don't know who was more excited - the students, teachers or the parents #ycsdchat
A5: I think “celebrating” STEM would help spread it. It’s already fun and engaging so putting it out there more just helps a STEM culture grow. #ycsdchat
A5: the model at MVES and YES are so great too. The Ts observe and help the ETF with content related STEM activities. Then the Ts are more confident to use it on their own! They see the engagement, the value and the excitement- it’s contagious! #ycsdchat
