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The Constitution: Establishing a Cultural Foundation
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This chapter examines some historical and constitutional connections of STEM themes. This justification elevates STEM to a station considerably higher than a simple slogan or education fad. Next, connections between…
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Democracy, Schooling, and STEM Education: Building on the Cultural Foundation
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Democracy and its processes are themes that unite and support the need for STEM as a basic component of American education. The STEM disciplines and education all exist within society and are sustained by democratic…
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American Science and Technology: A Cultural Heritage
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The relationship between STEM and American society represents a cultural heritage that has its origins in history and prominence in contemporary STEM-related issues. This chapter provides an overview of science and…
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Citizenship: Exercising the Power and Realizing the Obligations of Our Cultural Heritage
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Due to the centrality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in society, it is now appropriate to couple STEM education with the goal of developing students’ skills related to citizenship. This chapter…
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The Purposes of STEM Education
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STEM should address the part of students’ education that prepares them to become responsible citizens. Although important, K–12 STEM education’s primary aim is not preparation for a specific STEM career but should…
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Perspectives for STEM Programs
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The theme of this chapter is addressing the goal of citizens’ preparation to developing and implementing STEM programs. In this chapter, details are provided on specific perspectives, such as one involving a framework…
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Designing Innovative STEM Units
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This chapter discusses an innovative strategy for the design, development, and implementation of STEM units. The strategy for state and local leaders is described, along with the critical connection between the…
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Developing Innovative STEM Units
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This chapter moves from discussing ideas about designing STEM units to focusing on their development. It begins with a discussion of an integrated approach to STEM instruction, which is one of the innovations of the…
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Perspectives on Professional Learning for STEM Units
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This chapter presents criteria for potential contemporary STEM units and the complementary professional learning. The discussion provides a foundation and context for a professional learning institute where teachers…
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Professional Development of STEM Units
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This chapter addresses the connection of professional learning to the development and implementation of STEM units. The plan centers on teachers developing, field testing, and implementing the units, all with…
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Innovations and Opportunities for STEM Education
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STEM represents an innovative approach to school programs. Although there is a history of innovation in American education, STEM is unique in that it incorporates concepts, practices, contexts, and competencies for the…
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What Are Teachable Moments, and How Are They Created?
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This chapter serves as an introduction to the primary themes of teachable moments and the BSCS 5E Instructional Model. First, there’s a discussion of teachable moments and then a summary of the instructional model. The…
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Reviewing Education Research Supporting Instructional Models
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This chapter reviews education research supporting instructional models, including the 5Es. The BSCS 5E Instructional Model is grounded in sound education theory, has a growing base of research to support its…
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Exploring Historical Examples of Instructional Models
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This chapter discusses several historical predecessors to the contemporary 5E Model and explores the historical idea of what can be considered an instructional model. Chapter 10 is included in this book selection and…
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The BSCS 5E Instructional Model
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This chapter presents a detailed in-depth explanation of the BSCS 5E Instructional Model. The model is commonly referred to as the 5Es—engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate. It can be used to help frame an…
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