STEM Project Status Report Presentation to the Board of...
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STEM Project Status Report Presentation to the Board of Education June 8, 2015
STEM Committee Members: Alyce Barlowski Cheri Burke Peter Bogan Robert Gauvain Jack Gedney Brennan Glasgow David Grigociewicz Pam Lazarowski Megan Mezzai Silvia Oulette Phillip Penn Martha Rouleau Ken Smith John Vecchitto Deb Watson
What is STEM? STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to
learning where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real world lessons. Students apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in contexts that make connections between school, community, work, and the global enterprise enabling the development of STEM literacy and with it the ability to compete in the new economy. (Tsupros, 2009) In RSD10 this means…. ENGAGING, FUN, HANDS on SCIENCE that is COHESIVE and involves the Engineering Design Process to lead children to further investigate STEM concepts beyond high school.
Why is STEM important?
“In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important... To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.” (National Science Foundation) • During the next decade, the United States demand for scientists and engineers is
expected to increase at four times the rate for all other occupations. • The United States ranks 20th among all nations in the proportion of 24-year-olds who
earn degrees in natural science or engineering. • The United States ranked 28th in math literacy and 24th in science literacy, according
to a 2008 report by the Congressional Research Service. • In 2011, only 45 percent of U.S. high school graduates were ready for college work in
math; 30 percent were ready in science.
STEM VISION STATEMENT
Regional School District 10 is committed to offering
educational opportunities for all students to engage in
inquiry-based learning grounded in application, research,
critical thinking, entrepreneurship and collaboration with
higher education and industry. STEM literacy will prepare
students to add value, productivity, and innovation to our
future global economic development.
Current Status
Lewis Mills & Har Bur LGS & HCS • Advanced Placement Classes in Calculus &
Statistics, Computer Science • Annual STEM Career Day • LSM Clubs: Robotics Team, Math Team, and
Computer Club • HBMS Clubs: Math Olympiad, Math Counts
and Lego Robotics • Technology Education concepts and major
activities: use of AutoCad, Inventor, Revit software to aid the design process, use of engineering design cycle
• Use of video, audio, photo and animation software to create multi-media projects
• American Mathematics Competition • Advanced Science Program for 7th and 8th
grade students focusing on research, problem solving and extended science investigations.
• Weather Bug Schools • Collaboration with Roaring Brook Nature
Center & Beardsley Zoo • Presentations from High Touch, High Tech
and Wingmasters • Inquiry Based Learning Approach • Clubs: Lego Club and Lego Problem Based
Activities Play-Well TEKnology, Odyssey of the Mind, Learning Fair, & Junior First Lego League
• Smart Boards & Document Cameras in all classrooms
• Optical Drives available • Computer labs & portable laptop carts
How do we compare to Surrounding Districts?
DISTRICT STEM OFFERINGS Farmington Avon Simsbury Canton Region 6 Magnet Schools
2014-2015 School Year Accomplishments • Created a STEM Committee • Developed a vision statement and action plan • Researched STEM practices and recommendations • Conducted Site Visits to surrounding districts • Registered with the CT Science Center to participate in INQUIRY
workshop in Summer of 2015 • Purchased professional development materials and books for teacher and
committee learning • Researched available grants and funding for STEM programing • Committee members attended National Conferences with STEM themes • Communicated to teachers and staff that STEM teaching is a priority in
our district
15-16 School Year
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17-18 School
year
Timeline- 3 Year Phase in Plan
Teacher Training and Professional Development with Inquiry Approach and Engineering Design Process Establish relationship with CT Science Center Develop Coding Program k-4 and 5-8 Establish STEM advisory board Create a Maker-space for Middle and High School Students Revise Curriculum to include NGSS and Engineering Design Process
15-16 School Year
16-17 School Year
17-18 School
year
Timeline- 3 Year Phase in Plan
Continue to offer Professional Development and Growth in STEM Unique Experience for every RSD10 Student K-12 that is related to STEM Offer After School STEAM club and activities to extend the learning Update Technology to include 3D printers and Smart TVs in all schools Revise High School course offerings to include more engineering and advanced computer programing classes. Grow Maker-spaces to both Elementary Schools
15-16 School Year
16-17 School Year
17-18 School
year
Timeline- 3 Year Phase in Plan
Comprehensive STEM program including engineering design and computer science and coding/programing at all levels 1:1 devices and ability to repurpose computer labs & allow for mobile work stations and flipped classroom methods Hold annual STEM innovation fair and Career expo for students Establish relationships with area businesses and colleges for STEM career experiences. Coherent Curriculum design that articulates STEM connections across the curriculum k-12
Looking Ahead: What do we need to get there?
• BOE Support
• Financial Support
• Staffing
• Materials and Curriculum Improvements
• Teacher Training and Professional
Development
Dependencies and Resources
STEM
Curriculum Redesign
Mind Set Shift
Engineering Design Process
Mathematical Practices &
Problem Solving
Technology for learning
Cost Estimates:
1:1 for all students 3D printers Smart TV Staff to coach/support STEM teaching Engineering is Elementary Curriculum Lego Robotics Curriculum Unique experience for each grade Professional Development and Teacher Training