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Course Code and TitleSTEM 352: STEM 2

Dates and Times of Course:

Instructors Contact Information:Lori Green Tim Welsh(209)479-0455 (209)603-9985lgreen@lusd.net timwelsh@sjcoe.netlologreen64@gmail.com tjwelsh09@gmail.com

Mission of Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ)

To develop a workforce of teachers and school leaders that are comfortable with collaboration, understand the need to prepare students for both work and higher education, and have the skills to develop, implement and sustain innovative educational ideas.

TCSJ’s Program Learning Outcomes

TCSJ exemplifies the notion of learning opportunities that are rigorous, provide relevance, are relationship-driven and incorporate reflection for professional growth.

TCSJ’s Core Learning Outcomes1. TCSJ graduates have expertise in developing relevant and rigorous curriculum. Graduates

design systems for effective leadership in the classroom, campus, and educational community to ensure the success of all students.

2. TCSJ graduates have expertise in the implementation of relevant and rigorous curriculum. Graduates implement systems for effective leadership in the classroom, campus, and educational community to ensure the success of all students.

3. TCSJ graduates sustain a practice of innovation and reform.4. TCSJ graduates understand the power of research. They critically analyze and synthesize

findings to support the development and implementation of rigorous and relevant curriculum and plans. Graduates develop and implement research to contribute to the wider body of knowledge as well as to reflect on and inform personal practice.

5. TCSJ graduates are collaborative, reflective practitioners who are committed to providing rigorous, relevant, and innovative educational experiences for all students.

Course DescriptionStudents will examine and experience samples of STEM curriculum, active learning strategies, and student learning assessment in STEM courses. The course will highlight pedagogical practices for teaching and learning within introductory STEM courses and connections to the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

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Student Learning Outcomes (Course Objectives):1. Students will be able to describe STEM education pedagogy essentials, curriculum design

and supporting teaching practices.2. Students will be able to identify and support connections between STEM education and

the Common Core Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.3. Students will be able to identify the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

learning outcomes within STEM classroom lessons.4. Students will be able to synthesize current research regarding STEM Education to

identify the benefits as well as the challenges that are involved.5. Students will be able to construct and assess a STEM experience given a simple set of

academic standards.

Attendance and Tardy Policy:Students are expected to be on time and remain for each class session in entirety. Arriving late or leaving early will result in a 5% grade reduction for each occurrence. Absence of 4 hours or more will result in inability to pass the course. In the case of unforeseen emergency, please contact the instructor for alternate assignments and/or make-up hours.

Student Responsibilities and Expectations Be an active listener and participant Complete required readings and assignments Be prepared to participate in class discussions and activities Self-monitor participation in group discussions, including using the Norms of

Collaboration (pausing, paraphrasing, probing, putting ideas on the table, paying attention to self and others, presuming positive intentions, pursuing a balance between advocacy and inquiry)

Cell phones should be silenced during class. Electronics will be used to access materials needed for course content only Notify instructor if you will be absent from class

Assignments & Grading Policies

Title of Assignment Points Possible

Attendance and Participation 20Lab Write-Up(s) 20Field Trip Reflection 10Course Project 50

Total Course Points 100

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Grading Scale and Description

Grades Minimum Score Grade-Point Equivalent

A 93% 4.0A- 90% 3.7B+ 87% 3.3B 83% 3.0B- 80% 2.7C+ 77% 2.3C 73% 2.0C- 70% 1.7D+ 67% 1.3D 63% 1.0D- 60% 0.7F 0% 0.0

Special Considerations PolicyAny student in this course who has a disability that prevents the fullest expression of his/her abilities should contact the instructor as soon as possible so that reasonable accommodations can be made.

Professional ConductStudents and staff agree to treat one another with mutual trust and respect, promote the success of the individual and the group as a whole, and refrain from behavior that is disruptive, offensive or reflects bias of any kind. All members of this learning community agree to maintain personal and academic integrity including refraining from plagiarism.

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Course Schedule

Day Date Topic(s) Covered Homework

W Aug 13

SyllabusIntro to Design Thinking as a ModelWallet Project

Focus: Define

Define• Decide what issue you are trying to resolve.• Agree on who the audience is.• Prioritize this project in terms of urgency.• Determine what will make this project successful.• Establish a glossary of terms.

Homework:

Decide on an issue you are going to try to resolve as your course project

Complete all of the “Define” steps for your issue

Due by the beginning of the next class

Record on Template Provided

F Aug 22

Focus: Ideation

Ideation• Identify the needs and motivations of your end-users (individual, societally, globally)• Generate as many ideas as possible to serve these identified needs.• Log your brainstorming session.• Do not judge or debate ideas.• During brainstorming, have one conversation at a time.

Homework:

For your course project, list the needs and motivations of your end users

Organize your brainstorming log

Due by the beginning of the next class

Record on Template Provided

W Aug 27

Lab (background knowledge to influence prototype) including:How do we find the moisture content of materials?How do we find the nitrogen content of materials?How do we find the Carbon content of materials?How do we find the ratio of Carbon:Nitrogen of a mix of materials?

Homework:

For your course project, plan an a lesson that would build students’ requisite background knowledge for the topic.

F Sep 5

Focus: Prototype Design & Implementation -Build Bioreactors

Prototype• Combine, expand, and refine ideas.• Create multiple drafts.• Seek feedback from a diverse group of people, include your end users.• Present a selection of ideas to the client.• Reserve judgment and maintain neutrality.

• Create and present actual working prototype(s)

Build Prototype

Homework:Take home bioreactor and soil analysis suppliesTest the following daily:• temperature• Nitrates• PH• MoistureOrganize data for use in the next class meeting

ANDComplete the Prototype planning step for your course project.Due by the beginning of the next classRecord on Template Provided

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W Sep 10

Focus: LearnData as a method for evaluating prototype –Collection, organization, interpretation, presentationLearn• Collect data & analyze product• Gather feedback from the consumer.• Determine if the solution met its goals.• Discuss what could be improved.• Measure success

Homework:Make a plan for how you would do each of the “Learn” steps for your course project.(You do not have to actually carry out the plan.)Due by the beginning of the next classRecord on Template Provided

F Sep 19

Infusing NGSS:Lab related to topic and resulting in data collection/analysis

Homework:Lab Write-Up

W Sep 24

Lab completion with presentations Homework:Research Puentes Boggs Tract Community Farm

Write a paper summarizing their mission, vision and projects.Reflect on the needs and motivations of the end users.

Sat Sep 27

Field Trip:Meet at Boggs Tract Community Farm9-12:00

How does project connect to community?How does the experience influence rethinking your prototype?

Build a refined prototype

Homework:Write about how you would redefine the class prototypes based on your experience at the community farm.How do you view the project differently?How do the new views effect your rethinking the prototype?

F Oct 10

Work on Course Projects Homework:Finish course projectBe prepared to share project tomorrow.Presentations must include design thinking stages, standards alignment, and how you incorporated 21st Century skills.

Sat Oct 25

Evaluation of class design

Presentations of individual course projects

Homework:Individual course projects due

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