Science is STEMtastic! Patti Grammens Lilly Turpin Lakeside Middle School Cumming, GA Sciencefrizzle Post information share ideas You can have several different pages What is STEM? Science Technology Engineering Math What we do well Hands-on inquiry science Using real-world examples to present math and science concepts Using household items in teaching science Using calculators, rulers and other tools to demonstrate visual representations Making the standards relevant to how the students see the world around them Following State Standards Preparing for the Common Core What the students do well Texting Listen to I-pods Are not afraid to try new technology Working together and helping each other Socialize and use social networks Push boundaries What can we do to ensure STEM implementation? Utilize all available technology students have BYOT plan - each school may have different plans Cell phones Pictures and video Apps SurveyswMjg5MjI1MDQwMjg5MjI1MDQ Calculators Timing devices Student Technology I-pod and I-phone Podcasts of science ideasype=60-second-scienceype=60-second-science Play videos back Add music to presentations Use music to teach concepts songs/index.php?topic=Physicssongs/index.php?topic=Physics Youtube, Teachertube Student Technology Kindle and Nook and other e-readers Flip video camera "G:\GSTA presentation\Raghav.wmv""G:\GSTA presentation\Raghav.wmv" Camera Computers I-Pad Portable GPS units (and GPS on phones) Webinars and Videoconferences Live videoconference with the JOIDES resolution STEM connect Webinars Archived so you can choose your time What else can we do? Use available digital resources BrainPop Gizmos (Explorelearning.com) On-line simulations Utilize National contests Science Olympiad Math Counts Mu Alpha Theta Siemens we can change the world challenge Exploravision Ecybermission (sponsored by the Army) 3-M Young scientist challenge Many others! Join professional communities DEN GSTA NSTA GCTM NCTM Become a Star Discovery Educator Discovery Educators are registered users of the DEN online community Learn from your colleagues on the DEN blogs and Discussion Forums Search and download resources from DEN Educator Resources library Attend virtual events Share your knowledge with others! To register visit: YOU CAN DO THIS TAKE BABY STEPS FIRST! Now lets try an activity You will get 3 pieces of paper 1 strip of masking tape Construct the tallest free-standing structure cannot be taped to the table Good Luck!!