Post on 09-Jul-2015
Imagination STEM with iPads
QEP Grant AwardedSpring 2013
Dr. Leslie Suters
Purpose
Provide opportunities for pre-service teachers to plan STEM-based learning opportunities for K-6 students in after-school and/or Saturday sessions.
Why?
Need to prepare future teachers that have confidence and knowledge in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics that in turn encourage their own students to excel in these fields as well.
TPACK Model
Who?
Integrating Instructional Technology in the Classroom (FOED 3010)
2 Sections – total of 34 students
Students were challenged to work in groups of 2-3 to develop these problem-based STEM activities that address state and common core standards and the diverse needs of children including their social, emotional, linguistic, or physical development ranging from K-6th grade.
K-6 School Participants
STEM Night at A.L. Lotts, Knox County 6:00-7:30, March 19
STEMTASTIC Saturday held at PellissippiState Community College, Knox County, March 23, 10:30-12:00
Stations
16 stations
Hands-on math and/or science and the use of an associated iPad app.
Labquests - Heat Volcanoes Moon Cell
Solar System Light Electrical Circuits Magnets
Sound Fractions K’Nex Simple Machines
Butterfly Life Cycle
Water Cycle Rocks Pill Bugs Owl Pellets
Labquest
Sound
Electrical Circuits
Solar System
Pill Bugs
Fractions
Cells
Volcanoes
Simple Machines
Light
Questions?