Course Description

STEM is so much more than a new buzzword in education. It's a way of organizing real-world challenges for students. It goes beyond the traditional meaning of the acronym, and this training will help transform your classroom through a STEM lens. Together, we will explore how to engage students using standards from multiple content areas. This means we must leave our comfort zone and reevaluate how we present content to students. After all, curiosity leads to creativity and a deeper understanding. This course will cover the following modules: Module 1 - Introduction Module 2 - Inclusionary Practices Module 3 - Science - Using NGSS and Ambitious Science Teaching to Drive Instruction Module 4 - Technology - Computational Thinking: Tools, Ed Tech Standards and Computer Science Module 5 - Engineering - Is there a difference between a Scientist and an Engineer? Module 6 - Math - What are the Mathematical Practices that Support Engineering? Module 7 - Career Connections Module 8 - End of Course Evaluation

Course Objectives

Participants will:

● gain a deeper understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Standards

● share and collaborate on how to STEMize a classroom

● create a personal resource bank of ideas, activities, and materials

● interact with materials, sites, and apps.

● receive a list of grants, professional development, and colleague connection opportunities.

● be able to take an existing unit of instruction in any content and STEMize the unit to include models and computational thinking.