![STEM Research
“Without fundamental knowledge and skills [in math
and science], the majority of students scoring below
this level [proficient]— particularly those below the
basic level—lack the foundation for good jobs and
full participation in society”
Rising Above the Gathering Storm,
National Research Council, 2007](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/stemtechjohnstone-130622153904-phpapp02/85/Stem-tech-johnstone-24-320.jpg)
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- 1. tjohnsto@fcusd.org Tyler Johnstone Folsom Middle School Folsom-Cordova USD
- 2. STEM in the Classroom
- 3. Topics for Today • What is STEM • Project Lead the Way as a model in Sacramento County • Partnership with Disney – Disney Planet Challenge, Summit on SEE • CA Space Academy (Discovery Museum) • Honeywell Space Educators • Tech Ideas for the Classroom • CA Need for STEM Education (K-12 research)
- 4. What is STEM • Science Technology Engineering Math • Focus on hands-on project • 21st century skills • $$$$ available, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ cost • Challenge is what is a STEM class – Algebra is math, but is it STEM • Connection with higher ed.
- 5. STEM in the Classroom Project Lead the Way •Design & Modeling •Automation and Robotics •Energy and the Environment • Magic of Electrons • Flight and Space • Science of Technology • Green Architecture •New Courses Ahead: •Bio Medicine •Computer Science
- 6. Video- Disney Planet Challenge
- 7. California Space Station Student run mission simulations with team work and cooperative skills. The two room simulator is based on the Challenger Learning Centers funded through NASA. 35 students are divided into 2 teams in the space station and ground control. The simulator uses instant messaging, CCTV and an intercom system for communications and data sharing.
- 8. Missions and Roles •Mission Commander •Communications- CCTV & intercom •Medical- records BP & pulse of all space station members •Science Lab- Conduct science experiments •Remote Rover- Drive a RC car via IP camera •Space Arm- Direct a robotic arm •Media and Publicity- Photo/Video production •Navigator- Tracks ISS via internet •Life Support- Astronaut support and emergency preparedness •Pilot- Flies space shuttle simulator
- 11. In Space • Nasa.gov (good and bad) • http://nasawavelength.org/ (just good) Honeywell- Free Space Camp (Huntsville, AL) http://educators.honeywell.com/application
- 19. Tech Ideas for the Classroom • CA Learning Resource Network clrn.org - Go to Web Info Link, Browse, Free Web 2.0 Application. There is a list of 300+ free student friendly web tools • Google Search Stories- No longer available as a creator, but you can search for intro still • Prezi- New PowerPoint www.prezi.com • Cell Phone Polling- Poll Everywhere http://www.polleverywhere.com/ • Xtranormal.com- animated characters • Gradecam.com – Use your doc camera as a Scantron reader
- 20. Tech Ideas for the Classroom II • Google Apps for Education Link – Class Site – Student Pages • Pinterest- Search Education- I couldn’t believe the materials available • Checking homework/rubrics on Ipad with Google Forms Link • Flipped Assessment with Flubaroo • Flipped Classroom with Camtasia – Youtube Channel MrJohnstoneFMS – MrJohnstone.com • Google Tools (Getting Googley) Link – Google Drive – Google Voice
- 24. STEM Research “Without fundamental knowledge and skills [in math and science], the majority of students scoring below this level [proficient]— particularly those below the basic level—lack the foundation for good jobs and full participation in society” Rising Above the Gathering Storm, National Research Council, 2007
- 25. STEM Research 1. How can K-12 schools in California respond to the challenge of maintaining the state’s status as a national and international leader in knowledge and discovery in the face of growing competition from other states and nations? 2. What policies can state and local leaders implement to support student learning, preparing them for careers in science and technology?
- 26. STEM Research Based upon information from a longitudinal case study in Florida, there was a direct link between high school STEM course completion and completion of a STEM degree in college. BA/BS STEM BA/BS Highest HS Course Level Completed n % n % of total BA/BS Mathematics General Consumer Math 451 2.6 15 3.3 Pre-algebra 34 3.8 1 2.9 Algebra I / Geometry 822 5.6 40 4.9 Algebra II 3835 18.6 198 5.2 Trigonometry/ Statistics 4315 38.1 440 10.2 Pre Calculus 7512 41.2 453 14.6 Calculus or Higher 7012 46.7 1131 34.6 Science Physical Earth Science 250 3.9 18 7.2 Intro Chemistry 343 4.5 18 5.2 Biology, Ecology 2232 9.7 137 6.1 Chemistry I or Physics I 3982 19.6 351 8.8 Chemistry I and Physics I 9051 40.3 1693 18.7 Chemistry II or Physics II 181 42.6 72 39.8
- 27. STEM Research 1. Determine Actual Needs ($$ and industry cooperation) 2. Professional Development and Recruitment of STEM educators 3. Curriculum for STEM classes 4. Funding for STEM programs 5. Include minorities and women http://www.csus.edu/ppa/thesis-project/bank/2012/Johnstone.pdf Search Johnstone STEM education
- 28. Tyler Johnstone Folsom Middle School Folsom-Cordova USD