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STEM / STEAM
The main difference between STEM and STEAM is STEM explicitly focuses on scientific concepts.
STEAM investigates the same concepts but does this through inquiry and problem-based learning methods used in the creative process.
WHY STREAM?
Includes high focus on reading
Engaging
Addresses multiple-disciplines
Culminating Field Trips
WHY READING?
Dyslexia affects 20% of the population and represents 80–90% percent of all those with learning disabilities. It is the most common of all neuro-cognitive disorders.
iReady scores showed that 77% of students at a local BCPS are reading at an elementary level (K-5)
Only 21% of students in Baltimore City score at or above proficient levels
PROMOTING LITERACY WITH: READ-A-THONS
STEM / STEAM
The main difference between STEM and STEAM is STEM explicitly focuses on scientific concepts.
STEAM investigates the same concepts but does this through inquiry and problem-based learning methods used in the creative process.
WHY STREAM?
Includes high focus on reading
Engaging
Addresses multiple-disciplines
Culminating Field Trips
WHY READING?
Dyslexia affects 20% of the population and represents 80–90% percent of all those with learning disabilities. It is the most common of all neuro-cognitive disorders.
iReady scores showed that 77% of students at a local BCPS are reading at an elementary level (K-5)
Only 21% of students in Baltimore City score at or above proficient levels
PROMOTING LITERACY WITH: READ-A-THONS
-Analyze and make sense of the text and math story -Apply accountable talk strategies to engage in discussion
– Predict outcomes of text based on logical ideas and evidence
-Ask and answer Questions to define problems and solutions
SMP 1 : Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
SMP 3 : Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
SMP 4 : Model with mathematics
-Numbers and Base Ten
-Operations and Algebraic Thinking
-Key Ideas & Details
~ Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Engage in a whole group discussion to analyze and discuss the text. Build-upon math story word problem.
Analyze how the animals survived in their habitats in “The Nut Job 2” the movie
-Explore various natural habitats utilizing Google Maps
-Collect evidence from observations
-Compare habitats and predict how animals survive within the particular habitats
-3b: Students evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility. and relevance of information, media, data or other resources.
-3d: Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.
Utilize Google Maps to explore and compare various natural habitats that animals must survive in.
Habitats Kahoot game
Identify the relationship between plants and birds
-Describe how birds survive
-3c: Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions. -3d: Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.
Construct a Bird Feeder
made of recycled materials.
Engage students in a discussion of ways birds must adapt to survive in nature.
Identify plant parts on different species of plants
Describe how plants’ roots, stems, and leaves help them access water and sunlight
Make observations about plants and the environments in which they grow
Collect evidence from experiments and observations
Make hypotheses about plant adaptations based on collected evidence
Asking questions and defining problems: Ask questions that can be investigated and predict reasonable outcomes based on patterns.
-Developing and using models: Develop and/or use models to describe and/or predict phenomena.
-Planning and carrying out investigations: Make observations and/or measurements to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence for an explanation of a phenomenon or test a design solution.
Construct a rainbow garden.
Share with others your thoughts regarding the outcome of the rainbow garden.
Explore how theater can connect oneself to a community or culture -Identify and communicate personal reactions to various types and styles of theatrical experiences.
Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences -Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work
Imagination Stage (Bethesda, MD)
Reflect on what you saw in the play. How can it connect to your personal experiences?
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