STAM-FORD = STEM-FORD

Resources to support STEM learning.

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What is STEM?

•S- cience

•T- echnology

•E- ngineering

•M- ath

It’s Relevant STEM video(A video is worth 1000+ words)

• http://www.itsrelevant.com/content/9944/Students_Make_Connections_With_STEM?ref=05d53n

How is STEM learning different?

• A great STEM lesson, or unit, integrates all of the disciplines together.

• In some cases S, T, E and M are utilized simultaneously as student solve engaging real world problems.

• Problem solving, inventing, collaborating, innovating

Examples of STEM lessons

• Barbie Bungee

• The BIG CELL!

• Designing and Eco-friendly knee brace

• Paper airplane design

• Popsicle stick bridges

• …the potential ideas are endless

• Source…changetheequation.com

• “Everybody in this room understands that our nation's success depends on strengthening America's role as the world's engine of discovery and innovation,"…. "And that leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today—especially in science, technology, engineering, and math."

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What is happening with STEM in Stamford?

• http://stamfordstemnetwork.blogspot.com

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STEM Integration Showcase

What are 7 things you do to promote STEM learning?

1) You’re doing it right now!2) Visit STEM related attractions and museums3) Take advantage of after school opportunities

that may exist.4) Watch a STEM themed movie together.

(Apollo13, October Sky etc.)

5) Do fun STEM projects together.6) Discuss and encourage their STEM interests.7) Ecourage STEM class choices. (Mindset)

STEM Websites!

Over 100 science project ideas…..http://www.wikihow.com/Category:Science-for-Kids

• http://www.egfi-k12.org

• http://www.pbs.org/teachers/activitypacks/science/

http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/stemlessonsources

“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.”

Michelangelo