STEM education is important to developing young minds in the arts of science, technology, math and engineering. The United States needs students to stay in the forefront of world research. Problems are that there are no STEM standards or certification to incorporate the four fields of Science, Technology, Math and Engineering. We saw several standards this week in our resources, what are some standards you would write for these four fields to come together as one? How would you address the gender needs for females, and minorities to be motivated to study science, technology, math and engineering?
The five E's were very helpful in organizing my lesson. Of course the five E's are in the district scope and sequences and have actually been around for years, it was still helpfull since all the Integrated Physics and Chemistry teachers got together to re-write the last last few weeks of our calendars. The calendar called for all Integrated Physics and Chemistry teacher's to teach acids and bases. The lesson plan template was a challenge to complete since our lesson plans at school are not as detailed. After Completeing the lesson plan I felt very confident in the lesson that I am going to deliver when Spring Break is over. I don't think I will have many logistical problems except for the added homework assingments of researching scientists and placing information on power point. Students have access to computer labs and the library. The library could be reserved to research information but that time is usually taken up by other subjects. But will they be motivated enough to want to go and research on their own. Will there be an internal motivation to want to do this research. How would you motivate your students to do research? Do you have computers in your classroom?
Thanks, Adam
