Post on 17-Dec-2014
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Creating collaborations with hands on, inquiry-based, energy science.
Dean Cristol, The Ohio State University, LimaBrittany Collier-Gibson, The Ohio State University, LimaLynn Sametz, University of North Carolina GreensboroChris Andersen, The Ohio State University
Funded by the National Science Foundation DRL-0833614
It's About Discovery (IAD) is a program funded by the National Science Foundation under Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers.
OSU-Lima and UNC-Greensboro are partners in this new inquiry based, hands-on high school science program that engages students and their teachers in critical thinking skills focusing on STEM content areas.
To develop, implement and evaluate strategies that encourage student to be intellectually prepared for STEM
careers
To develop and implement strategies that equip teachers with the
resources and knowledge to ensure that their students consider and are prepared for the STEM workforce
The Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (Ford PAS) new science curriculum is the foundation for the project.
FPAS WORKING TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY CURRICULUM
REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS
21ST CENTURY SKILLS
HANDS-ON PROJECT BASED INQUIRY
COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING EXPERIIENCES
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOOKING AT THE CURRICULUM• FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
• We All Run On Energy
• Energy from the Sun
• Nuclear Revolution
• Is Hydrogen a Solution
• Closing the Environmental Loop
• Energy for the Future
SAMPLE ACTIVITY: WE ALL RUN ON ENERGY
Activity 1 Facing the
Challenges of Energy
Look at global challenges to
energy uses and resources
Individual and class: View
energy images and respond with
thoughts
Group and Class: Interpret Oil
Reserve Charts group discussion
Lab on the power of fossil fuels,
intro to science notebook
Prepare survey for 5th grade
lesson on energy
Choose Activity to create for 5th grade lesson
AN ONLINE OPTION
Activity 1 online Facing the Challenges of
Energy
Students read introduction online.
Additional links provided for those
who finish early
Students view images on Wallwisher, post response
on wall. Group discussion
Group and Class Discussion on interpreting oil
charts
Lab on the power of fossil fuels. Create
online lab book complete with
videos
Prepare 5th grade survey on energy, use class google.
doc
Small group work, decide on 5th grade
lesson
IMPACT ON TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Some teachers report that the curriculum is “Just what they needed”– the right match between instruction, hands-on science and cooperative learning
The on-line professional development supports the teachers Teachers are thrilled with the collaborative learning that occurs
between schools Connections and experiences with business and industry
enhance and extend the classroom learning
What teachers are saying…
Science is now “more fun” than it was before Science is useful for everyday problem solving Some students are now thinking about STEM careers whereas
prior to participation they were not Many students report liking the hands-on science
What the students are saying…
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REFLECTIONS AND CHALLENGES
Teachers meet on-line monthly to discuss the project, share ideas and express concerns. These meetings are building a community of learners which may become an essential component of the project.
Professional development is key to sustainability. Students are beginning to think about careers that were never
part of their “mind-set.” It’s About Discovery has successfully introduced students to thinking about different and STEM related careers