STEAM project by oliver klabis https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc First Grade STEAM project incorporating Science and Art along with ELA en-us 2020-07-25 06:22:56 UTC 2020-07-25 06:31:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Cohort-determined topical focus of the STEAM project oliverklabis https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662274797 Staying healthy during Covid-19

Link to cohort Padlet: https://padlet.com/mskatelim/pbl ]]> 2020-07-25 06:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662274797 Subject-specific Learning Objectives oliverklabis https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662274823
SWBAT:


  • (Science) Communicate basic science about how germs spread
  • (Science) Explain that people can reduce germs spreading by the actions they take (cause and effect relationship)
  • (ELA/Creative Arts) to communicate with authentic audiences about reducing the spread of germs, applying grade-level expected ELA conventions and/or grade-level expected creative arts techniques (by creating an informational text, video, play, song, poster, etc)
  • Recognize that first-graders can tackle real-world problems by proposing solutions and developing those solutions into action.

]]> 2020-07-25 06:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662274823 Broad goals (set with cohort) oliverklabis https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662274910 Lower Elementary:
- Hygiene and safety
- Basic science
- Connecting to the wider community (Potential for activism, real world application)
]]> 2020-07-25 06:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662274910 Specific Project Work Description (with 21st Century skills) - part 1 oliverklabis https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662275215 We begin with building an understanding of germs and how they spread. Through science, we conduct experiments to show how germs spread. This bread experiment is very visual and draws a connection between germs/bacteria and hand hygiene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNjr3F8NYXg.  Next, we use the scientific method to reflect on the experiment. Critical thinking skills be developed. ]]> 2020-07-25 06:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662275215 Specific Project Work Description (with 21st Century skills) - part 2 oliverklabis https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662275463
After experimentation, we will use technology to share what we have learned. We use digital tools to create videos of these experiments, then use a digital learning journal (such as Seesaw) to communicate with authentic audiences (parents, other classes or grade levels or schools).


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Next we turn our attention to what we can do to limit the spread of germs. Depending on individual student interest, some may decide to to engineer contraptions which could help with this aim in our class, or across the school and beyond. This will require students to collaborate, and also think critically and creatively. Other students may decide on how best to communicate what we have learned to others. This may take the form of producing informative posters, texts, videos, songs, plays, etc. This will require students to be creative and consider what it takes to communicate effectively - all in all, the students will be applying critical thinking skills at all stages.


]]> 2020-07-25 06:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662275668 Description of the evaluation Process oliverklabis https://padlet.com/oliverklabis/dx3fw4wm1sx1i3qc/wish/662275815 The evaluation process will be ongoing through regular formative assessments which will help to assess where the students are and how they can be more supported/extended. A rubric will be designed around the objectives identified to help focus the formative assessments, and also to give clarity to the summative assessment (which will be a final evaluation based on the finished project).
At certain points during the project, we will have mini-feedback sessions where peers will give constructive criticism. Prior to these sessions, the students will need to be explicitly taught how to give constructive feedback, and how to assimilate feedback into their project designs. Students will then be expected to incorporate some of this feedback into their project.

Finally, we reflect on what we have learned through this project. We will talk about how we can effect change by studying real-world problems, coming up with solutions and designing/communicating these solutions.


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