Miami-Dade County Public Schools Department of Science High School Science STEMposium: The Future is Now Synergy at Miami Jackson Senior High July 2015 Instructional Supervisors: Dr. Gladys Barrio Ms. Yoly McCarthy Curriculum Support Specialists Ms. Wendy Forteza Ms. Jennifer Russell Dr. Ava D. Rosales, Executive Director

Agenda Welcome Icebreaker Elements of a STEM-centered classroom Engineering Activity “Tower” The Engineering Design Process Model-Eliciting Activity/HOT Lab Engineering Connection: Preserving Our Ecosystem Closure Questions Department of Science

NORMS Agreed Upon at Opening Session Department of Science

Session Outcomes Participants will be able to: –Identify and support STEM-centered classrooms. –Develop hands-on STEM engineering connections. –Incorporate M-DCPS instructional resources to support rigor in science teaching and learning: Use of Open Inquiry Digital Convergence Reading and Writing in Science Encourage participation in STEM related activities Department of Science

Learning Methodologies Divide the room into four groups Have each volunteer describe their object to their group Have one member of the group record everything the the group says Department of Science

Learning Methodologies Which method was most meaningful to experience this phenomena? How does this have implications for the way our students learn?

Engineering Activity Tower Work in teams of 4-5 members Consider all ideas brought forth by team members Problem: Construct the Tallest Tower Criteria: Must be free standing tower and stand for 5 seconds Constraints: 15 Minutes to Build, 1 folder, 60 cm tape Goal: Build the Tallest Free Standing Tower Department of Science

Why STEM? Science – Science seeks to explain. Scientists write explanations based on evidence to explain the natural world. Technology – Technology is a tool that improves and extends our ability in research, measurement, accuracy and collaboration. Engineering – Designs solutions to solve problems using the explanations of science, the language of math, and the tool of technology. It is innovative and creative. Math – Math is a language used to problem solve and explain numerically how the natural world works. W = F x D Department of Science

Scientific & Engineering Practices Asking questions and defining problems Developing and using models Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data Using mathematics and computational thinking Constructing explanations and designing solutions Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information Department of Science

Engineering Design Process Department of Science

Redesign the Tower Department of Science

STEM-Centered Classroom STEM Way of Learning –Problem-solving –Outreach (enrichment) –Application –Minorities –Real world integration STEM Centered Classroom –Teacher quality (most impact) –Set up environment to feel safe –Teacher Actions that Matter Department of Science

STEM-Centered Classroom A STEM-centered classroom focuses on –Standards –Teacher Actions –Student Actions –Learning Environment Exemplary Learning Environment –Cooperative Group Work –Center & Stations –Student Independence –Prepared environment Department of Science

Rigor in Science HOT Labs with Project Based STEM Activities (New) STEM Competitions Learning Goal Activities CIS, CER, ADI Open Inquiry Labs STEM engineering practices Student digital resources Bring Your Own Device Department of Science

Data Overview

Compass Protocol What do I expect to see in the classroom? What do I expect to see from teachers? What do I expect to see from students? How can I support the integration of STEM practices in the classroom? Department of Science

Elements of a STEM-Centered Classroom (Poster) Develop Understanding –5E Lessons –Level of Questioning –Wait Time –Notebooks –Vocabulary Development –Literacy in Science –Addressing Misconceptions –Argumentation and Discourse Department of Science

Elements of a STEM-Centered Classroom (Poster) Address Preconceptions (Classroom Environment) –Student-Teacher Relationships –Cooperative Group Work –Centers and Stations –Student Independence –Revealing Prior Knowledge –Prepared Environment Department of Science

Elements of a STEM-Centered Classroom (Poster) Using Authentic Practices –Sustained Inquiry –Scientific Investigations –Engineering Solutions –Project Based Learning –Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Department of Science

State Statutes and Board Rules Updates Safety Goggles: Eye-protective devices required in certain laboratory courses Board Rule: H7 (2015) Animal Dissection in Schools – eliminates cats. Board Rule: H11 (2008) Science Fair Project entry requirement.H11 Department of Science

Dr. Ava D. Rosales Executive Director ElementaryMiddle SchoolHigh School Dr. Millard Lightburn Supervisor Ms. Yoly McCarthy Supervisor Mr. Sebastian Oddone Supervisor Ms. Noreyda Casanas Curriculum Support Specialist Mr. Dane Jaber Curriculum Support Specialist, MS Mr. Daniel Gangeri Curriculum Support Specialist Ms. Cristina Madrigal Curriculum Support Specialist, K-8 Ms. Mary Tweedy Curriculum Support Specialist Ms. Mildred Farber District Administrative Assistant Phone: Department of Science Science Department