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Elementary STEM Network Meeting

Elementary STEM Network Meeting. March 18. 2011. Welcome and Introductions. Please tell us your Name Title Role in the project Connection to STEM. Letting STEM Out of the Bag. Standards for STEM in Maryland. Maryland State Science Standards Common Core Math Standards

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Elementary STEM Network Meeting

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  1. Elementary STEM Network Meeting March 18. 2011

  2. Welcome and Introductions Please tell us your • Name • Title • Role in the project • Connection to STEM

  3. Letting STEM Out of the Bag

  4. Standards for STEM in Maryland • Maryland State Science Standards • Common Core Math Standards • Standards for Technological Literacy from ITEA (International Technology Education Association) • Technology Literacy Standards

  5. Unit: Letting STEM out of the BagLevel: Elementary, Grades 3-5 Performance task: The Principal has asked you to plan an introductory unit for students in grades 3-5 which integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The unit should use an inquiry-based approach. The objective of the unit is to have the students design a tote bag for their STEM lessons, activities and supplies. Students will be responsible for: • Researching various RECYCLED materials for constructing the tote bag • Determining the size, shape and design of the bag • Designing a logo, representing STEM, for the bag

  6. Group Activity • Identify key standards for STEM for grades 3-5 that would be supported by the instruction of the activity “Letting STEM Out of the Bag” • Share your selected set of standards and briefly explain your thinking. • Watch your time!

  7. Maryland STEM:  Innovation today to meet tomorrow’s global challenges. • Mission Statement Maryland’s STEM education prepares and inspires learners of all ages to contribute to the advancement of the global community. • Vision Statement Maryland’s vision is to be a leader in STEM education, preparing and inspiring generations of learners to meet the challenges of the global society through innovation, collaboration, and creative problem solving.  From http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/stem/

  8. Maryland STEM task force recommendations Aligning P-12 curriculum with college and workplace requirements Tripling the number of teachers in STEM shortage areas, increasing their retention, and enhancing the STEM preparation and aptitudes for elementary and early childhood teachers Ensuring that all P-20 mathematics and science teachers have the knowledge and skills to complete the college and career-ready curriculum

  9. Maryland STEM task force recommendations(continued) • Providing STEM internships, co-ops or lab experiences for interested High School and college students • Increasing STEM college graduates by 40% • Boosting Maryland global competitiveness by supporting research and entrepreneurship • Creating Maryland’s STEM Innovation Network to make STEM resources available to all.

  10. Race to the Top STEM Initiatives • Career and Technology • MSDE Toolkit and STEMnet • Educator Instructional Improvement Academies and on-line Professional Development • Curriculum and Formative Assessment Development • Elementary and Secondary STEM Certification

  11. Elementary STEM Certification Program Goal:Design an Elementary STEM Teacher Certificate program • Problem based approach utilized • STEM content areas integrated • Piloted in PDS Network schools • Elementary STEM Network established • Elementary STEM teacher preparation standards developed

  12. Subgrant Awards

  13. Salisbury University

  14. Washington College

  15. Johns Hopkins University

  16. University of Maryland-College Park

  17. College of Notre Dame

  18. Hood College

  19. Frostburg University

  20. Big Picture Questions What does STEM at the elementary level look like? Where does STEM fit in the elementary curriculum? What do elementary education teachers need to teach STEM?

  21. Grant Procedures • Notice of Grant Award • Official Notification Letter (sent to Dean or Department Chair) -- DRAFT • Invoice -- DRAFT • Interim Report (March) • Final Report (September) • Budget questions - contact Elissa

  22. Suggested Framework for First Year Meetings • Late April/Early May - face to face meeting • Early June – conference call • Summer Institute – about 2 days • August/September - technical assistance-we will come to you

  23. Contact Information Elissa Hozore Elementary STEM Certification Program Manager 410-767-0388 ehozore@msde.state.md.us Liz Neal Program Approval Specialist 410-767-0421 eneal@msde.state.md.us

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