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Jill Bergeron

What's Up with STEM for 2015? | MiddleWeb - 0 views

  • Remember, STEM as originally conceived is intended to get kids up to speed on science and math using an engineering design approach, emphasizing teamwork and real-world problems.
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      This is a great summary.
  • STEM lessons don’t necessarily teach the specific content in math and science – they may apply content that has already been taught. The key point is whether a STEM program applies math and science concepts to solve an engineering challenge and provide students with opportunities to integrate learning.
  • At first glance, it appears that deciding what a STEM program should look like is an ongoing conundrum for the K-12 education world.
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  • Maker projects, however, are not intended to substitute as STEM programs. They frequently accomplish Criteria #2 and #3 and touch on other criteria to some degree. But their goals and focus differ from STEM.
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