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- STEPS to STEM is an inquiry-based science curriculum supplement focused on developing students’ process skills, science and engineering practices, and problem-solving abilities
- Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), activities are specifically designed to stimulate the interest of upper elementary and middle school students and enable them to explore “big ideas” in science at their own pace
- The program is flexible and therefore adaptable as an individualized or whole-class program that will fit easily into any science curriculum
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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About this book
STEP 1: Investigate – Hypothesis – Test
STEP 2: Observe – Record – Predict
STEP 3: Gather – Make – Try
Once students complete a set of STEP activities aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), they are ready to collaborate using a STEM Center. STEM Centers provide students with the opportunity for extended investigations focused on a single problem or “team challenge.” Students utilize science and engineering practices while collaboratively conducting research to gather information. Once a plan is made, the team attempts to solve the problem or complete the open-ended task. In addition, a Science Notebook or Sci-Book serves as an essential companion to STEPS to STEM; students maintain a written record of their completed activities which can serve as a form of authentic assessment. STEPS to STEM aims to help students find enjoyment in science and in the process of problem-solving – there are things to do, discoveries to be made, and problems to solve. Ideally, these experiences will lead to more explorations and questions about the world around them."
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: STEPS to STEM
Book Subtitle: A Science Curriculum Supplement for Upper Elementary and Middle School Grades – Teacher’s Edition
Authors: Aaron D. Isabelle, Gilbert A. Zinn
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-791-7
Publisher: SensePublishers Rotterdam
eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: SensePublishers-Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2017
eBook ISBN: 978-94-6300-791-7Published: 02 February 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 262
Topics: Education, general