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Integrated STEM Education in Elementary Schools Using Engineering: Every Teacher, Every Students

Integrated STEM Education in Elementary Schools Using Engineering: Every Teacher, Every Students. Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University. Because engineers are essential to our health, safety and happiness.

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Integrated STEM Education in Elementary Schools Using Engineering: Every Teacher, Every Students

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  1. Integrated STEM Education in Elementary Schools Using Engineering: Every Teacher, Every Students Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

  2. Because engineers are essential to our health, safety and happiness The Engineering Place at North Carolina State University • Engineering outreach—7000 students per year • Teacher staff development—1000 teachers per year • Summer experiences for students and teachers—1000 per year • Sustained engagement—3500 students per year • Family STEM—3000 students and parents per year • Resource for college of engineering researchers • National STEM education policy and standards

  3. The Premise:Teach the process of engineering thinking--engineering is a mindset Value of diversity—broader perspective brings better solutions To solve problems creatively

  4. Defining Engineering in the Pre K-12 Space • Habits of Mind • Systems Thinking • Problem Solving • Engineering Design Process To help shape the future

  5. To make a world of difference Teach every teacher to teach every student using engineering as a lens through which to view all instruction.

  6. Building Foundational Skills • Learning the engineering design process • STEM Notebooks • Working productively in teams • Pre K-1 focuses on small engineering projects related to literacy themes

  7. Grades 2-5 Because dreams need doing Engineering is Elementary®

  8. The Story So Far… • Seven elementary schools in diverse areas • NIH support for research • Department of Education for implementation • Growth in all schools

  9. Key Factors: • Committed administration • STEM coordinator • Professional development time • Materials

  10. Wisdom from a second grader Changing the Conversation about Engineering E. Parry TC Conference 10-12

  11. Questions?¿Preguntas? • Elizabeth Parry • eaparry@ncsu.edu • Laura Bottomley • laurab@ncsu.edu

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