Welcome to EHC STEM Night

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Welcome to EHC STEM Night
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STEM Interview
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What is STEM

• STEM refers to the areas of Science, Technology,
  Engineering, and Math. However, STEM initiatives
  are not science, technology, engineering, and
  mathematics in isolation, rather STEM is the
  integration of courses, programs, or linked
  learning opportunities using an interdisciplinary
  approach through exploration, discovery, and
  problem solving.

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STEM in the 21st Century

• Curiosity
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication

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Jobs of the 21st Century

• Competition as well as collaboration
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Work effectively in a team
• Think outside the box and problem solve
• Take one step further Expand

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21st Century Job Facts

• 70 of jobs require entry level math proficiency
• Highest level of math taken in high school is the
  strongest indicator of getting a BA by age 25.
• According to the Department of Labor, the highest
  paid and fastest growing jobs are STEM related.
• Today, for every 4 STEM jobs, there is only one
  qualified person
• STEM will solve world wide issues

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STEM is Common Core

• Learners
• Apply knowledge
• Collaborate with peers
• Build conceptual understanding
• Problem solve
• Find relevance in their learning
• ENGAGE multisensory, high interest topics,
  curiosity

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STEM Learning

• Integrated Curriculum
• Project-based learning environment
• Authentic learning experiences
• Inquiry based learning

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Focus on Relevance

• Create inquiry
• Investigate and analyze
• Understand and learn using evidence and argument
• Make connections

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Focus on Challenging Students

• Growth mindset
• Perseverance
• Problem Solving
• Ensuring ALL students are engaged
• Multiple ways of demonstrating knowledge and
  understanding

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The Power of YET
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Next Generation Science Standards
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Science and Engineering Practices

• Asking questions (science) and defining problems
  (engineering)
• Developing and using models
• Planning and carrying out investigations
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Using mathematics and computational thinking
• Constructing explanations (science) and designing
  solutions (engineering)
• Engaging in argument from evidence
• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating
  information

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STEM in Elementary Education

• Innovative and inspiring
• Young children are naturally curious
• Engage students as life long learners
• STEM is FUN!

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Writing Robots
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Vision for the Future

• Five Year Implementation Plan
• Year 1 2014-2015 Awareness
  and Discovery
• Year 2 2015-2017 Transitional
  Implementation
• Year 3 2017-2019 Full
  Implementation

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5 Year STEM Implementation Plan
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STEM in Action