Student Problem Solving – From Day 1

1. Student Problem Solving – From Day 1

2. the “WHY” • Because students deserve an educational experience that parallels the world in which they live: • We believe in the power of students asking big questions. • We believe in the power of students solving problems. • We believe in the power of student collaboration. PBL

3. the “How” Students: understand how their learning has an authentic audience/connection. learn through an iterative process that cycles through asking questions, engaging in research, analyzing information, testing hypotheses, creatingand sharing potential solutions. persist at solving challenging problems with opportunities through trial and error, using reflection to increase their knowledge and skills, and research to pursue the Driving Question. demonstrate complex knowledge and skills through creation and evaluation of products and performance. monitor their own learning and growth through a cycle of reflection, revision, and redesign. develop self advocacy as they exercise voice and choice. communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and utilize technology to support their learning.

4. Empowering Students as Problem Solvers With PROCESSES and SKILLS

5. Brains grow better in the real world than in artificial learning environments. The more relevant a teacher can make instruction to the world of students, the easier it is for them to understand and retain content. When they are solving a real-world problem or completing a real-world interdisciplinary project, the learning sticks to the brain.

7. Skill Integration documents provide a skill-focused horizontal look across Math, Science, Social Studies, ELAR, Technology Applications, and Health. • Each content area contains skill-based Student Expectations that enable students to acquire, process, and communicate the concepts they learn. • These skills can serve as the driving force that integrates different content areas.

11. EiE Unit Structure Lesson 1: Engineering Story Lesson 2: A Broader View of an Engineering Field Lesson 3: Scientific Data Inform Engineering Design Lesson 4: Engineering Design Challenge

12. What is an Engineer?

13. 20 EiEUnits

15. HB 5 Bioengineer Civil • STEM • Business and Industry • Public Services • Arts and Humanities • Multidisciplinary Studies Materials Green Acoustical Packaging Geotechnical Environmental

17. Workplace Skill Sets • Professionalism / Work Ethic • Oral and Written Communications • Teamwork / Collaboration • Critical Thinking / Problem Solving

18. Critical Thinking / Problem Solving Oral Communications Teamwork / Collaboration Professionalism / Work Ethic Diversity Information Technology Application Lifelong Learning / Self-Direction Leadership Creativity / Innovation Ethics / Social Responsibility • English Language (Spoken) • Reading Comprehension (in English) • Writing in English (grammar, spelling, etc.) • Mathematics • Science • Government / Economics • Humanities / Arts • Foreign Language • History / Geography

21. Cynthia Holcomb Elementary Science Specialist 512-919-5227 Cynthia.holcomb@esc13.txed.net Lori Reemts Project Coordinator, Curriculum & Instruction 512-919-5359 Lori.reemts@esc13.txed.net