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Session 1:  Building the Groundwork for STEM

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Session 1:  Building the Groundwork for STEM

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Learning Targets:

I CAN articulate why a STEM culture is important for my students.

I CAN describe the Essential Elements of STEM.

I CAN curate DE digital resources and strategies to integrate STEM into my instruction.

I CAN describe the functions and attributes of a STEM teacher leader

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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Students are just beginning a new unit. Rather than front loading all of the information, Scott determined that stations which illustrate photosynthesis would be a better way into the topic.

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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Here are Mary's instructions for each of her three stations for her students.  You will notice that while each station is growing their knowledge of the electoral college each is also growing their disciplinary literacy through the use of compare contrast, political cartoon analysis, and differentiating between fact and opinion. Mary also grouped her students responsively based on her want to promote conversation, encourage participation, and grow understanding (of the content and one another).

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Strategic grouping of students to unpack new content.

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February 21, 2018 - Teachers visiting teachers

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February 21, 2018 - Teachers visiting teachers

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Here is Mary's description of a lesson she saw in Elizabeth's orchestra class:

Hello-

I got the opportunity to visit Elizabeth's 5th period orchestra class today.  I have never had 75 students under my instruction at one time and I am awestruck at Elizabeth's ability to focus the group so quickly.  As soon as she started speaking, eyes were on her, students were quiet and focused, and I did not observe any students on their cell phones.  It was pretty amazing.

It was clear that Elizabeth put in a lot of time developing the lesson with Tim Koziak.  She had grouped the students, created a Schoology file for the activity, and provided a slide-show presentation so students could follow along with the lesson objectives.

Elizabeth began the lesson by telling students that they would be doing something a little different in class today.  She went over lesson objectives and rationale for the activity.  She proceeded to guide students through an immersion activity that asked students to match a section of music from a piece called "Jupiter" to a 3D video segment from Google Cardboard or other 3D platform.  The goal was for students to make a visual connection to the music (not just the music notes on a page).  Very cool!

Each group uploaded their video and music segment to their group Schoology file which allowed different groups to share their experience.  Like I said, very cool.

Thanks to Elizabeth for allowing me to visit her class today.  I really enjoyed it.

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I CAN identify examples of the 4Cs and STEM career connections within a lesson.

I CAN transform my classroom into a learning lab by incorporating new ideas.

I CAN provide feedback to my colleagues that supports their development of high STEM lesssons.

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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Scott's individual goal is to balance teacher-directed vs. student-directed learning. Here is focus is on being as student-centered as possible in introducing the topic of Photosynthesis.

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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Here are Mary's instructions for each of her three stations for her students.  You will notice that while each station is growing their knowledge of the electoral college each is also growing their disciplinary literacy through the use of compare contrast, political cartoon analysis, and differentiating between fact and opinion.  Mary also grouped her students responsively based on her want to promote conversation, encourage participation, and grow understanding (of the content and one another).

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January 29, 2018 - Algebraic Properties 

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January 29, 2018 - Algebraic Properties 

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In gaining feedback from his students, Tom learned that students wanted a different way to gain information.  Rather than notes students worked in small groups with a text, video segment, and sample problems to unpack the new content

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February 23, 2018 - Teachers Visiting Teachers

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February 23, 2018 - Teachers Visiting Teachers

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Here is Elizabeth's reflection based on Mary's thoughts:

Mary,

Thank you so much for attending yesterday!  It was wonderful to have you there.  Thank you also for your incredibly kind words.  It is quite the experience to have a rehearsal with 75 people and has certainly taken time to get used to running.  I will be following up on yesterday's lesson during tomorrow's rehearsal and hope to make a stronger connection between the students and the music.  Quite a bit was learned yesterday by both the students and myself!

Thank you, again!

Elizabeth

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Session 3:  Developing High Quality STEM Lessons Part 1

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Session 3:  Developing High Quality STEM Lessons Part 1

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I CAN design high-quality lessons that infuse the Essential elements of STEM.

I CAN provide feedback to my colleagues that supports their development of high-quality STEM lessons.

I CAN create and use a Digital Portfolio as a place to document and reflect on my growth.

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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Scott's individual goal is to balance teacher-directed vs. student-directed learning.   Here is focus is on being as student-centered as possible in introducing the topic of Photosynthesis.

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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Here are Mary's instructions for each of her three stations for her students.  You will notice that while each station is growing their knowledge of the electoral college each is also growing their disciplinary literacy through the use of compare contrast, political cartoon analysis, and differentiating between fact and opinion.  Mary also grouped her students responsively based on her want to promote conversation, encourage participation, and grow understanding (of the content and one another).

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March 8, 2019 - Students Supporting Students in Their Learning

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March 8, 2019 - Students Supporting Students in Their Learning

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Tom's student had taken a quiz.  He enlisted students who did well to support other students in their quiz corrections.  The student teacher-leaders supported student learning through asking questions, sharing positive feedback, and further explanations...all while not just giving the other other students their papers.

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The lesson around space and "Jupiter" (the music piece) put into final concert prep.

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I CAN integrate STEM essential elements into assessments.

I CAN evaluate students ability to apply the 4 Cs within an assessment.

I CAN revise and rebuild assessments with STEM thinking in mind.

I CAN identify characteristics of a Teacher Leader.

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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Scott's individual goal is to balance teacher-directed vs. student-directed learning.   Here is focus is on being as student-centered as possible in introducing the topic of Photosynthesis.

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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At this station, students are looking at electoral college maps for the 2008 and 2016 elections.  This maps show the results of the elections.  Students are being asked to compare and contrast the two electoral college maps; placing their thinking on a t-chart (on their ipads) which they will then submit through Schoology.

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March 8, 2018 - Students Supporting Students in Their Learning

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March 8, 2018 - Students Supporting Students in Their Learning

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Tom's student had taken a quiz.  He enlisted students who did well to support other students in their quiz corrections.  The student teacher-leaders supported student learning through asking questions, sharing positive feedback, and further explanations...all while not just giving the other other students their papers.

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LOTS of a-ha’s as to who and why they are and how they can support one another in their ensembles, with their projects, and in how they perform as a larger orchestra.  Elizabeth will be doing NSEW with the entire faculty at BG on April 2.

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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The stations focused on bean sprouts, photosynthesis/spinach/floating disks, balancing equations--respiration and photosynthesis, and tracking global warming and carbon emissions.

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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This station had students looking at three political cartoons about the electoral college. Students were asked to analyze each cartoon, providing evidence as to whether each cartoon was "for" or "against" the electoral college. As part of their evidence, they also had to explain what images/symbols in the cartoons helped them in their analysis.

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LOTS of a-ha’s as to who and why they are and how they can support one another in their ensembles, with their projects, and in how they perform as a larger orchestra.  Elizabeth will be doing NSEW with the entire faculty at BG on April 2.  Here the West's are weighing EVERY pro and con with regard to where they should go on their vacation.

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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November 27, 2017 Photosynthesis Stations - Scott

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The stations focused on bean sprouts, photosynthesis/spinach/floating disks, balancing equations--respiration and photosynthesis, and tracking global warming and carbon emissions.

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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This station had students looking at three political cartoons about the electoral college.  Students were asked to analyze each cartoon, providing evidence as to whether each cartoon was "for" or "against" the electoral college.  As part of their evidence, they also had to explain what images/symbols in the cartoons helped them in their analysis.

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In our conversation today, Scott was considering ways to begin the school year with student ownership.  We talked a bit about doing Personal Reading Histories as a way for students to talk about how they learn, why they learn, and those things that stop them in their tracks.  This way Scott hopes to engage students in the learning process, provide each student with a way into the conversation, and already establish a community of learners who read and grow together.  (https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/whats-your-reading-history-reflecting-on-the-self-as-reader/)

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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At this station, students worked to complete a sort.  They were analyzing and then categorizing statements about the electoral college.  The categories they used to sort the statements were "fact" and "opinion."  They are seeking to note what makes a statement a fact and what causes a statement to be an opinion.

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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November 28, 2017 Electoral College Stations - Mary

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At this station, students worked to complete a sort.  They were analyzing and then categorizing statements about the electoral college.  The categories they used to sort the statements were "fact" and "opinion."  They are seeking to note what makes a statement a fact and what causes a statement to be an opinion.

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January 31, 2018 - Defining, Identifying, and Empathizing with Refugees

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January 31, 2018 - Defining, Identifying, and Empathizing with Refugees

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Students are utilizing the frayer model to consolidate their thinking around refugees:  what they are, what they are not, examples, and characteristics.

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January 31, 2018 - Defining, Identifying, and Empathizing with Refugees

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January 31, 2018 - Defining, Identifying, and Empathizing with Refugees

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Mary supports student learning through questioning, redirection, and affirmation of thoughtfulness in student responses.

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January 31, 2018 - Defining, Identifying, and Empathizing with Refugees

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January 31, 2018 - Defining, Identifying, and Empathizing with Refugees

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Students also selected an image that they believe best represents their thinking and learning around refugees.   They described what they saw and offered a title/caption for  the photo.

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April 24, 2018 - Research and Letter Writing

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April 24, 2018 - Research and Letter Writing

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With the support of the building coach, Mary has been working on crafting the materials that students will use to support their learning--around research, letter writing, and supporting one's claim with evidence.  The link HERE provides the lesson description, single point rubric, and supporting documents to aid students in their research.

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Session 5:  Developing High Quality STEM Lessons Part 2

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Session 5:  Developing High Quality STEM Lessons Part 2

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I CAN use protocols to evaluate and provide feedback to my colleagues that supports their development of high-quality STEM lessons.

I CAN use inquiry-based learning to continue building upon the fiveessential elements within a STEMlesson.