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STEMtastic Science Initiatives for Middle School Students

Explore the wonders of STEM education with hands-on science inquiry activities using everyday items, aligning with Georgia standards. Encourage students to incorporate technology, social media, and teamwork, and implement innovative strategies to enrich learning experiences. Utilize student technology such as cell phones and tablets, engage in webinars, and access online resources and national contests. Join professional communities like GSTA and NSTA for continuous growth and collaboration. Become a Discovery Educator to access a wealth of resources and participate in virtual events.

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STEMtastic Science Initiatives for Middle School Students

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  1. Science is STEMtastic! Patti Grammens Lakeside Middle School Cumming, GA

  2. www.wikispaces.com • http://sciencefrizzle.wikispaces.com/GSTA+presentation • Sciencefrizzle • Post information – share ideas • You can have several different pages

  3. What is STEM? • Science • Technology • Engineering • Math

  4. What we do well • Hands-on inquiry science • Using household items in teaching science • Making the standards relevant to how the students see the world around them • Following Georgia standards

  5. What the students do well • Texting • Listen to I-pods • Are not afraid to try new technology • Working together and helping each other • Socialize and use social networks • Push boundaries

  6. What can we do to ensure STEM implementation? • Utilize all available technology students have • BYOT plan C:\GSTA presentation\BYOT permission.doc • Cell phones • Pictures and video • Apps • Surveys www.polleverywhere.com • Calculators • Timing devices

  7. Poll using cell phones

  8. Student Technology • I-pod and I-phone • Podcasts of science ideas • http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/podcasts.cfm?type=60-second-science • Play videos back • Add music to presentations • Use music to teach concepts • http://www.iamlodge.com/beans/ • http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/index.php?topic=Physics • http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/IEC/elementsong.html • Youtube, Teachertube • http://faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/music.shtml • http://faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/music.shtml

  9. Student Technology • Kindle and Nook and other e-readers • Flip video camera Raghav.wmv • Camera • Computers • I-Pad • Portable GPS units (and GPS on phones)

  10. Webinars and Videoconferences • D:\VIDEO_TS\VIDEO_TS.IFO • Live videoconference with the JOIDES resolution • STEM connect Webinars • Archived so you can choose your time

  11. What else can we do? • Use available digital resources • BrainPop • Gizmos (Explorelearning.com) • On-line simulations http://phet.colorado.edu/

  12. Utilize National contests • Science Olympiad • Siemens we can change the world challenge • Disney planet challenge • Ecybermission (sponsored by the Army) • 3-M Young scientist challenge • Many others!

  13. Join professional communities • DEN • GSTA • NSTA

  14. Become a Discovery Educator • Discovery Educators are registered users of the DEN online community • Learn from your colleagues on the DEN blogs and Discussion Forums • Search and download resources from DEN Educator Resources library • Attend virtual events To register visit: www.DENcommunity.com

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