Global STEM Navigators

by: Cathy Dalimonte

Developing project-based learning experiences helps students direct their learning.

Grade Levels

Elementary

Topics

Analyzing data Asking questions CCC2: Cause and Effect: Mechanism and Explanation CCC4: Systems and System Models CCC6: Structure and Function Classifying Collecting data Communicating Conservation Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas in Earth and Space Science Disciplinary Core Ideas in Engineering, Technology, and the Application of Science Earth & Space Science ENCdl Engineering Environmental change ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems ESS3: Earth and Human Activity ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting an Engineering Problem ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution ETS1: Engineering Design Experimenting Humans and the environment Hypothesizing Interpreting data Measuring Modeling Nonrenewable resources Observing Personal and Social Issues Pollution Predicting Renewable resources Science and Engineering Practices Science as Inquiry Science Focus Science process skills Scientific habits of mind SEP1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems SEP2: Developing and Using Models SEP3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations SEP6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions SEP7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence SEP8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information STEM Teaching Strategies Three Dimensions of the Framework and/or NGSS Using mathematics Using scientific equipment Using technology

Details

Type Journal ArticlePub Date 10/1/2013Stock # sc13_051_02_56Volume 051Issue 02

NSTA Press produces classroom-ready activities, hands-on approaches to inquiry, relevant professional development, the latest scientific education news and research, assessment and standards-based instruction.

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