How might we authentically apply STEM to real-world questions and contexts so students can make real change in the world, now and in the future.
How might we authentically apply STEM to real-world questions and contexts so students can make real change in the world, now and in the future.
What we heard: “We can't just teach our students about inventors and scientists like Edison and the Wright brothers, we have to make them into those innovators and scientists. No greater subject allows for this process than STEM.” - Sara Freeman, Middle School Teacher, Sacramento, CA
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Give students the name of the unit before any part is taught. Then allow the students to investigate: jobs and real world applications.
Make a place outside to let students build and explore.
Getting students involved in causes of interest to them that are real-world, real-life and something that motivates them to take action.
Taking a math word problem and making it real with authentic representation.
Students share the problems that they see and experience
Science teachers develop STEM activities that allow students to understand and tackle the environmental problem in Usme Doña Juana landfill
A maker-space based on a street cart. These carts are affordable and provide studens with ready made spaces for STEAM.
News presented in kid language by kids.
How can we be sure that all voices are present when we problem solve at the school level?
Engage kids to imagine what the world could be like for their children's children.
What if teachers had an easy way to connect with STEM professionals who could lend expertise, collaborate, or just share their stories?
What if we tapped into to students' love of archeology to bring STEM in our classrooms?
Use free tools and resources to examine data; consider the stories they tell, how to visualize the stories, and how to act on what we learn
A Global Design Thinking model where students embark on solutions to real-life problems to connect STEM careers/skills to change the world.
Students can bring stem projects home to younger siblings and work with them.
I would love to use technology to provide my students with experiences they otherwise would not have due to their personal circumstances.
Bring maker tools to underserved communities so students can become inventors, creating solutions to problems in their everyday lives.
I like the idea of getting students together with others in the community to list and creatively brainstorm ideas to solve real problems.
Give your students a problem to solve that requires them to build something.
Bring real world virtual voyages to students, so students can have more meaningful connections to the content they are learning.
Student-led robotics competitions could yield the technology to build faster, more agile wheelchairs.
