Growing Scientists: Community Engagement for Preschoolers and Families through STEM
Growing a STEM Program
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Vera AbreschJulie Lemke
Growing a STEM Program
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S.T.E.M.•Science•Technology•Engineering•Mathematics
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Realistic Projects…•Help students
discover the value of academic courses.
•Encourage student motivation.
New Experiences…•Reach different
learning styles.•Build confidence.•Create interest in
future jobs.
Using Technology that’s Already Part of Student’s Lives…•Develops critical
thinking & problem-solving skills.
•Encourages team work.
Why Do It?
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Our STEM StoryVera Abresch
• Mentor Teacher in Science• Attended AFRL Teacher Institute
Julie Lemke• 1st-Year Teacher Excited about
Technology but NEW to Teaching Science
• Encouraged to Attend AFRL Teacher Institute
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• STEM encouraged both of us to broaden the scope of our student projects.
• We began brainstorming ideas and problem-solving together.
• We started writing grants to fund our growing technology needs, and each of us was successful!
• We worked together as a TEAM and continue to work together even though we are a state apart!
Our STEM Story
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Blade Design(Earth
Science)Goal:Design a wind turbine
that produces the most energy.
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Blade Design(Earth
Science)• S: Alternative Energy Investigation (Wind),
Experimental Design• T: Multi-meter (Determine electrical output),
Vernier Probes (Graph voltage and current output)• E: Wind Turbines Design (blades, angles, quantity,
placement)• M: Estimated Surface Area, Data Analysis, Wind
Power Formula
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• Grade Level: 6th and Up (possibly 5th)• Amount of Time: 6 45-min periods • Needed Equipment: Kit from KidWind, Fan • Approximate Cost: $70 per kit (1-2 kits per
classw/ additional $10 per hub (1 hub per group) Watch for
SALES!
Blade Design(Earth
Science)
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Blade Design(Earth
Science)
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Ecosystem Jars (Life Sciences)
Goal:Build a self-
sustaining, closed ecosystem that can support one
or more secondary consumers
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• S: Ecosystems, Element Cycles, Organism Identification, Energy Transfer, Limiting Factors
• T: Microscopes, Vernier Light & Temperature Sensors
• E: Ecosystem “Building”• M: Data Gathering, Graphing,
& Analysis
Ecosystem Jars (Life Sciences)
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Ecosystem Jars (Life Sciences)
• Grade Level: 6th and Up (possibly 5th)• Amount of Time: 1-2 45-min period per week
(approx. 7 weeks)• Needed Equipment: Big Jars (Pickle), Microscopes
(Light, Dissecting, Digital Microscopes), Thermometers or Temperature Probes, Light Probes, Mud and Water from the Environment
• Approximate Cost: Depends on your current Science supplies (Adaptable to your situation!)
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Roller Coasters(Physical Science)
Goal:Design a roller coaster and calculate different
types of energy.
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Roller Coasters(Physical Science)
• S: Potential & Kinetic Energy• T: Vernier Photogate, Tools,
Google Sketch-Up, Online Roller Coaster Games
• E: Designing, Building, & Testing Roller Coaster
• M: Gather & Analyze Data, Velocity, Calculate Potential & Kinetic Energy & G-Forces, Measure Mass
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Roller Coasters(Physical Science)
• Grade Level: 8th Grade• Amount of Time: 10 45-min class
periods• Needed Equipment: Vernier
Photogate Sensor or Stopwatches, Balance, Meter Stick, Tape Measure, Ball Bearings, (Student are responsible for any building materials)
• Approximate Cost: $45-Photogate
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ZOO WEBPAGE(LIFE SCIENCES)
GOAL:Design a zoo enclosure for an animal based on your city’s climate.
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ZOO WEBPAGE(LIFE SCIENCES)
• S: Biomes, Food Webs, Animal Habitats & Needs
• T: HTML Programming, Webpage Creation, Google Sketch-up or Paint, Inspiration
• E: Zoo Enclosure Design for Chosen Animal• M: Temperature & Rainfall Data Analysis,
Programming Logic
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ZOO WEBPAGE(LIFE SCIENCES)
• Grade Level: 6th Grade and Up• Amount of Time: 2 45-min class periods
per week (approx. 10 weeks)
• Needed Equipment: Computers, Internet, Inspiration
Software, Google Sketch-up or Paint
• Approximate Cost: None!
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ZOO WEBPAGE(LIFE SCIENCES)
EXAMPLES:Siberian Tiger
Zebra
Koala
Piranha
Poison Dart Frog
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Boe-Bots(Physical Science)
Goal:Build and program a robotic car to complete any number of tasks!
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Boe-Bots(Physical Science)
• S: Electricity, Electromagnetic Radiation, Sound & Frequency
• T: PBASIC Programming, Binary vs. Analog, Google Sketch-up, Skype
• E: Build Robot Using a Breadboard• M: Rotational Velocity Calculation, Measurement,
Proportional Analysis, Directionality, Detection Distances vs. Resistance
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Boe-Bots(Physical Science)
• Grade Level: 8th Grade • Amount of Time: 10 45-Min Class Periods
MINIMUM • Needed Equipment: Boe-Bot Kit (2-3 students per
kit), Computer, Free Software, Batteries (9V and AA)
• Approximate Cost: $160 per kit w/ bundling discounts Parallax
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Video:
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Support for Your Program (Funding & Continuing Education)
• PTL• Targeted Fundraiser• Air Force Research Laboratory
(AFRL) and other Military Bases• Society of Automatic Engineers
(SAE)• Businesses (Sandia Labs, Intel, GE,
Dow Chemical, etc.)
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Grants• Follow the directions.• Think of a creative angle.• Be willing to spend the time.• Seek honest criticism.• Just try! And try! And try again!
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Tech
nolo
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It’s
Not
Just
Com
pute
rs!
• Vernier Probes and Sensors• Digital Cameras, Flip Cameras• Microscopes (Light, Dissecting, Digital)• Graphing Calculators• Robots• SMART Board & SMART Response
System• Document Cameras• IPods and IPads
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Helpful Software & Internet Programs
• Google SketchUp• Noodle Tools• Skype• Scratch• Wordle
• Inspiration• Logger Lite & Logger Pro
(Vernier Probes)• Movie Maker, PhotoStory,
and other similar programs
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www.stem-lea.wikispaces.com Along with other great resources!
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Vera AbreschChrist Lutheran School
Albuquerque, NM
Middle School Math, Science & Technology
Julie LemkeSt. John’s Lutheran School
Denver, CO
Middle School Language Arts &
Technology
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