https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv Full STREAM ahead! en-us 2020-07-20 04:59:46 UTC 2023-05-17 01:56:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f60e.png ssteiner8 https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658155862 While working through the resources for module 12, I was excited to have a significant “aha” moment when I realized how many options are available for teachers who are planning a STREAM lesson. I now have a clear idea of how all of these disciplines are all interconnected and promote accessibility of content to ALL learners. I feel fortunate to be preparing to teach in state that implemented the use of the NGSS. I feel that teachers will be preparing students for inquiry based learning that will serve them for the rest of their lives. ]]> 2020-07-20 05:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658155862 ssteiner8 https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658160694 Learning about the concept of a novel engineering project and planning one myself was a great experience that helped the idea of cross curricular cohesion to really click with me. I have a background in teaching preschool age children and many of the lessons for this age group are centered around a book that they are introduced to before the activity. Planning this lesson reminded me of the creativity that can be tapped into when lesson planning around young children’s books. 
I enjoyed planning the novel engineering lesson but also felt greatly inspired thinking about the endless ideas that I can draw from literature! I can see how this approach can help to engage students who are more interested in language arts than in certain disciplines of math and science. ]]> 2020-07-20 05:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658160694 ssteiner8 https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658165814 Taking the time to research the organization of the NGSS student performance expectations was very helpful for me to approach planning a STREAM science lesson. 

I plan to use phenomenon discussions as much as possible with my children and future students. I appreciate how this approach highlights the phenomenal events and occurrences that are relevant to students everyday lives as well as unusual phenomena that are exciting. ]]> 2020-07-20 05:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658165814 ssteiner8 https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658170871 A good amount of questions have surfaced for me during this module work but with the resources I have explored I feel much more prepared to approach teaching with the NGSS. Here are a few questions that have surfaced for me:

1. What are some methods for younger students to show their understanding of lesson content for assessments? Older students often record their hypotheses and observations in a science journal. How can we support younger students to record their ideas?

2. How much time do teacher have to dedicate to STREAM learning throughout the school year? 

3. What are some creative ways that art can be incorporated into STREAM learning for older students?  
To answer this question I will explore ideas in Pinterest and teacher blogs. ]]> 2020-07-20 05:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658170871 ssteiner8 https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658173900 This module has opened my eyes to the awesome connections between teaching science, technology, reading/writing, engineering, art and mathematics!!! How exciting to be a 21st century teacher! ]]> 2020-07-20 05:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ssteiner8/ymyxkl1g7dubr4rv/wish/658173900