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S.T.E.M. and the Fire Museum: A Maryland Perspective

Discover the benefits of integrating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at your museum. Engage students in project-based learning and hands-on activities. Connect with state curriculum and federal Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to remain relevant in a changing world. Feedback from teachers and practical lab examples included.

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S.T.E.M. and the Fire Museum: A Maryland Perspective

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  1. S.T.E.M. and the Fire Museum:A Maryland Perspective William Roulett, Education Director Fire Museum of Maryland

  2. What is S.T.E.M.? • Literally it means Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). • Encourages project based learning and hands-on activities. • Gets students engaged and thinking. • Perfect embodiment of the Scientific Method (i.e. trial and error, experimentation).

  3. What are the Benefits? • Your museum will be attractive to more teachers. • You will be eligible for more grant opportunities. • Your museum will remain relevant in a changing world.

  4. One Step at a Time • Identify connections to state curriculum. • Identify connections to the federal Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). • What is the philosophy behind NGSS? “A high-quality science education means that students will develop an in-depth understanding of content and develop key skills—communication, collaboration, inquiry, problem solving, and flexibility—that will serve them throughout their educational and professional lives.”

  5. Deciphering “Educationese”

  6. Teacher Partners • Feedback from teachers is always welcome • Let you know if you’re on the right track • They can be an inroad to the school or school district

  7. Electricity Lab

  8. The Process • Start with what students know • Get them moving and engaged • Use a visual representation of the concept • Set expectations

  9. The Finished Product

  10. The Great Reveal

  11. Related Scientific Concepts • Electricity and Magnetism • Batteries • Circuit • Conductors and Insulators • Transferring energy to produce effects (i.e. light or sound)

  12. Chemistry Lab

  13. The Process • Clear and easy explanation of what is happening in this chemical reaction • Vinegar (H C2 H3 O2) gives a Hydrogen atom (H) to Baking Soda (Na H CO3) and gets Sodium (Na) in return. • The H atom joins with the other H atom in Baking Soda and an Oxygen to create water. • This frees up the remaining CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) and makes all the bubbles. • To help students understand this I have them act out the reaction playing the role of atoms.

  14. The Practical Examples

  15. Related Scientific Concepts • Physical and Chemical Changes (i.e. increase in volume) • Structure of Matter (i.e. atoms) • Chemical Reactions • Common Substances Changing into Others • Formation of Gas

  16. Review • Get students moving around • Get students thinking about how to solve problems • Facilitate learning through as many senses as possible

  17. Thank You William Roulett Fire Museum of Maryland 1301 York Road Lutherville, MD 21093 410-321-7500 x102 wroulett@firemuseummd.org

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