https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics en-us 2020-05-14 14:25:01 UTC 2026-03-13 14:09:54 UTC hello@padlet.com nidiagonzaleztorres1 https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/572834658 We are a gathering of students that meets weekly after-school to work on inquiry-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) related activities. ]]> 2020-05-14 14:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/572834658 nidiagonzaleztorres1 https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/573666098 Students build a windmill using their choice of a center and blades they design. ]]> 2020-05-14 20:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/573666098 nidiagonzaleztorres1 https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/573687606 Purpose of this activity is for students to create a rain garden to help the school community. Rain gardens help reduce mosquitoes from breeding, create a habitat for birds and butterflies, recharge groundwater, and reduce runoff water and flooding.

Content Standards
NGSS: Next Generation Science Standards

MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services. (Grades 6 - 8)

Students will work in small groups 3-4 students in coming-up with designs for a rain garden based on their own prior knowledge, experiences, and research.

MS-ESS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment. (Grades 6 - 8).

Students will first do experiments, small scale models, to see if their design is an effective model or not. Students will have the opportunity to make changes. We will discuss as class the effective method to create rain garden.

Math Common Core Standards
CCSS.Math.Content.6.NS.B.3
Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities. (Grade 6) .

CCSS.Math.Content.6.NS.B.3
Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation. (Grade 6) .

CCSS.Math.Content.7.G.B.6
Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms. (Grade 7).

For math students will record the date, time of day, temperature, humidity, and weather conditions on their worksheet. Students will record the materials and ratio used to create media mix combinations. They will then answer the question: Does media matter? Infiltration rates and storage capacities questions. This will tie-in with students prior knowledge of ratios and proportion in 6th and 7th grade math.]]> 2020-05-14 20:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/573687606 nidiagonzaleztorres1 https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/573722594 Our mission is to encourage all students to bring their ideas, creativity, and curiosity to this club. Topics are driven by student's interests. Our club hopes to bridge and connect in-school and out-of school learning opportunities for all students. Our club interconnects STEM subjects and highlights the ways that STEM integrates with other subjects such as art, reading, music, and PE. ]]> 2020-05-14 20:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/573722594 nidiagonzaleztorres1 https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/573742799 2020-05-14 20:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/573742799 nidiagonzaleztorres1 https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/574013085 Is to encourage all students to become active citizens, real-world problem solvers, and nurture their interests, passions, and curiosities in STEM. I hope to create a welcoming inclusive environment where students feel their voice being heard, part of a team, valued, and see themselves as future leaders or world changers. I believe students who have curiosities how things work or have ideas how to make the world a better place. I hope to nurture these interest by giving  students an opportunity after school to come together to work hands-on projects and activities. I also want to build student's self-esteem that they are capable building things, understanding STEM, and be contributing members of society. ]]> 2020-05-15 00:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/574013085 nidiagonzaleztorres1 https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/577062418

Stem helps to bridge ethnic and gender gaps sometimes found in math and science fields. 

These hands-on activities we do after school help show the real-life  implication of STEM and how they benefit our society and our world.

17% Projected job growth for STEM fields. 

26% of STEM workers earn more than those without a STEM background. 

75% of all new jobs will require skills in STEM.

]]> 2020-05-16 19:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/577062418 nidiagonzaleztorres1 https://padlet.com/nidiagonzaleztorres1/tv382imncdr2ngeo/wish/577175973 The Science of Color: Black and Brown Girls in STEM
https://girlspursuingscience.com/black-and-brown-girls-in-stem/

Latinas in STEM
http://www.latinasinstem.com/

Black girls do STEM
https://bgdstem.com/

Teach Engineering STEM curriculum for k-12
https://www.teachengineering.org/

STEM 101 
https://stem101.org/

STEM: It Middle School 
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