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Learning Experiences in STEM at the Pre-K Through 4 th Grade Levels

Learning Experiences in STEM at the Pre-K Through 4 th Grade Levels. Dr. Lillian A. Rankel Science Teacher Lil.Rankel@gmail.com. Marilyn D. Winograd Teacher of the Blind Marilyn.Winograd@gmail.com. www.sciencefortheblind.com. Need for Hands-on Learning in the Classroom.

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Learning Experiences in STEM at the Pre-K Through 4 th Grade Levels

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  1. Learning Experiences in STEM at the Pre-K Through 4th Grade Levels Dr. Lillian A. Rankel Science Teacher Lil.Rankel@gmail.com Marilyn D. Winograd Teacher of the Blind Marilyn.Winograd@gmail.com www.sciencefortheblind.com

  2. Need for Hands-on Learning in the Classroom Kenneth Wesson*, an expert in cognitive science, emphasizes that: • firsthand experiences wire and develop the brain. • Computer simulations cannot substitute for real-world, firsthand learning experiences. • Representation of objects and events should follow the experiences they represent. • Experience determines which neurons communicate with which brain cells to represent our knowledge. *National Science Teacher Association Reports, Feb. 2011, p 5.

  3. Kitchen Skills = Lab Skills Skills acquired by working in a kitchen transfer directly to developing good laboratory and math skills, as well as appropriate concept development. Measuring Mixing Stirring www.SciencefortheBlind.com

  4. Exploring Ramps Determine if it is “less work” to move the heavy tool box up the ramp using the truck Wheels overcome friction The steeper ramp makes the marble roll farther away. Gravity causes the marble to roll down the ramp.

  5. What Goes Down a Ramp? • We tried: • Bottle caps • Measuring spoons • Pencil erasers • Plastic dinosaur • Pill bottle • Matchbox car

  6. Sound Amplification Listening to a friend’s heartbeat through a paper towel tube

  7. How Much Water Can a Sponge Hold?

  8. Solar Oven Marshmallows baking under the sun in an aluminum foil bowl, covered with plastic wrap

  9. Seat Belt Using tape as a “seat belt” secures the marble in the cup during moving/stopping

  10. Seashore Tactile representation made with sandpaper, seashells and textured papers

  11. NewspaperWind Socks Hang your windsock from a tree or wear it on a headband and stand in front of a fan

  12. Life Cycle of a Frog Recreating a pond environment in a lasagna pan using craft materials (foam lily pads, artificial leaves and stones in 1 inch of water) and plastic frogs in different stages of development

  13. Facts About Penguins Carrying a penguin egg on their feet A fat layer keeps the penguin warm and solid Crisco shortening in a plastic bag keeps a small hand warm when an ice cube is placed on the “fat”.

  14. Ice Melts to Water

  15. Building An Igloo Making an igloo using marshmallow fluff spread over a small inverted cup and mini marshmallows to represent the ice blocks

  16. Pretzel Log Cabin Building a log cabin using cake icing spread over an inverted rectangular plastic container and using pretzel sticks to represent logs. www.SciencefortheBlind.com

  17. Parts of a Plant Paper plate flower with seeds Stem with leaves String roots

  18. Make your own scratch ‘n sniff using Kool-Aid Smells Place these smelly objects inside plastic Easter eggs that have holes in the bottom: Lemons Oranges Bananas Basil Parsley Lime Onions Cinnamon Apples Garlic

  19. Dissolving Studies What dissolves in water? Sand Alka Seltzer M & M’s String and paper

  20. Does It Dissolve? Sugar Salt Cereal Paper Aluminum foil Sticks…

  21. Digestion Food moving through the intestines Food breakdown in the stomach www.SciencefortheBlind.com

  22. Exploring the Properties of Magnets Do magnets work through noses? Can magnets work through glass & water to move boats with a thumbtack under the boat? Can magnets be arranged to float? Can magnets be used to move Matchbox cars?

  23. Affordable Materials “Dollar Store” shopping

  24. Transferring Water Covering the top of a straw with her finger to trap water Using a plastic syringe

  25. Teaching for the Kinesthetic learner… • Tactile or kinesthetic learners are those who learn through experiencing/doing things. • Many “complete” concepts are formed through hands on experience and interaction with the real world. • “…preliminary research has shown that kinesthetic learning results in increased learning outcomes for all students…” (Learning styles and pedagogy in post-16 learning, 2004)

  26. Pie Fractions Made from Cardboard ¼ are rough

  27. Writing Fractions 1/3 of the triangles are rough 1/4 of the rectangles are rough on the left 1/8 of the rectangles are rough on the right

  28. Geometric Shapes Using Popsicle Sticks

  29. Geometric Shapes

  30. Venn Diagram

  31. Place Value Using a counting caddy or over the door shoe bags with drinking straws Using a magnetic board with magnets and Braille/Large Print numbers

  32. Tactile Bar Graphs Grid was cut out of a “Dollar Store” type basket.

  33. Graphing

  34. Family Science Workshops

  35. National Braille Press http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/SCIENCEEXP.html

  36. Braillers, Slates & Canes for Kenya

  37. Learning Experiences in STEM at the Pre-K Through 4th Grade Levels Dr. Lillian A. Rankel Science Teacher Lil.Rankel@gmail.com Marilyn D. Winograd Teacher of the Blind Marilyn.Winograd@gmail.com www.sciencefortheblind.com

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