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What is STEM?

What is STEM?. STEM can be…. An acronym for S cience, T echnology, E ngineering & M ath Interdisciplinary – formal, physical, life, social, & applied science Curriculum driven by problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning, active learning to find solutions

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What is STEM?

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  1. What is STEM?

  2. STEM canbe… An acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math • Interdisciplinary – formal, physical, life, social, & applied science • Curriculum driven by problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning, active learning to find solutions • “a meta-discipline” transforming subject matter by incorporating technology & engineering

  3. Ellen Richards Founded Family & Consumer Sciences • Ellen lived 1842-1911 when filth, disease & suffering was common. Only half of the children lived to adulthood. • Ellen became a scientist, philosopher and change agent at MIT. • She felt science and research would have a stronger impact if it applied to improve living environments. Ellen Swallow Richards FCS Pioneer 1842-1911

  4. Our first STEM connection… • She was dedicated to this new field of connecting scientific knowledge to practical applications. • She addressed food safety, water quality and safe home environments.

  5. Overall STEM Education… • Integrates science, technology, engineering, & math into one learning experience • Uses project-based learning • Reinforces real world application • Prepares students for integrated careers • Develops “soft” & technical skills

  6. Soft Skills “personal qualities, habits, attitudes & social behaviors that make an individual a good employee” • Teamwork skills • Time management • Following directions • Desire to learn • Creative problem-solving skills • Verbal/written communication skills • Leadership skills • Organization skills • Curiosity & imagination • Technology experience

  7. Curricular Attributes

  8. “STEM-ifying” FCS Problems (Scientific Method)

  9. “STEM-ifying” FCS Problems (Engineering Approach)

  10. All FCS Careers are Based in …. CONTENT KNOWLEDGE Family & Consumer Sciences All FCS Careers are based in… Design Business Biology Nutrition Economics (financial literacy) Sociology MicrobiologyFood Safety Architecture (housing styles) Chemistry (cooking/baking) Psychology (consumer decision making) Engineering (fashion/textiles) Ecology Physics Communications & Media Anthropology (family studies) (family studies)

  11. Technology Strong relationships ECOLOGY

  12. STEM Career Connections

  13. Integrated Content: • Kitchen Math • Food Chemistry • Reality Learning vs. Abstract Math Problems • Financial Literacy • Problem Solving and Synthesis • Interdisciplinary Content …and more!

  14. Students Say…

  15. Students Say… • “When I think about FACS, I feel that I am going to learn something that will help me for the rest of my life.” • “The most important thing that I learned in FACS class, that I feel I will take with me and will help me the most, is learning about different careers, colleges, and degrees.” • “The hands-on project work in FACS helped me to have confidence in my actions.”

  16. FCS is STEM Education

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