Using Engineering Practices to Teach Science

Jo OshiroOregon Department of EducationSTEM Education Specialistjo.oshiro@state.or.us

Jamie RumageOregon Department of EducationScience Education Specialistjamie.rumage@state.or.us

OACTE Conference – April 2015

REVIEW GOALS & OBJECTIVES

● Basic Understanding of Oregon Science Standards (NGSS)

● Make connections between the science and CTE

● Resources and Regional STEM Hub support systems

What Are the NGSS?

● Nationally-developed science standards● Internationally benchmarked● Written by scientists, engineers, and

educators (CTE educators made contributions too!)

● Oregon contribution: writing and review● Adopted by Oregon in March 2014

VISION & MISSION

KEY PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES (SHIFTS)

• Focus: The standards are focused on deeper understanding and application of science content reflecting real-world phenomena.

• Coherence: The standards build coherently across K–12.

• Rigor: Three-Dimensional Learning is integrated across the K–12.

Explicit Ties to CCSS

Three- Dimensions of the Framework for K-12 Science

●Science and Engineering Practices (8)

●Crosscutting Concepts (7)●Disciplinary Core Ideas (4)

Three-Dimensional Learning

Engineering Design

ENGINEERING DESIGN PRACTICESLET’S PLAY — Rocket Building

1.What problems did you anticipate and how to resolve them?

2.What are the student benefits of engaging in Engineering Design practices?

3.What are the biggest roadblock to using Engineering Design?

CO2 Rocket Group Discussion

MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

Effervescent ChemistryTransfer of Thermal Energy

H3C6H5O7 + NaHCO3 ==> NaC6H5O7 + H2O + CO2 + Heat

Citric Acid + Sodium Bicarbonate ==> Sodium Citrate + Water + Carbon dioxide + Heat

Available Lessons

Life Science Earth Science Physical Science

Elementary School

Joanie Appleseed

Bricks for Pigs Toad’s Car

Middle School Franken Plants Bioswales Ultimate Speed Challenge

High School Biofuel from Algae

Calorimeter (Chemistry)

Littlefoot’s Ride

For other lesson details: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=4174

CREATING ENGAGING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Resources:

Next Generation Science Standards

Oregon Science Updates

The App is great!

Stronger Connected than Separate:

Regional STEM Hubs: Bridge pockets of excellence, capture and share best practices & resources, galvanize communities to build on local assets --“core” classes, CTE, OST, community, workforce ...

STEM/STEAM/CTE Activities: Close the opportunity gap. Expand transformed STEAM and CTE learning programs within and beyond the school day, focus on underserved and underrepresented students.

Hubs:

COreSTEM (Central Oregon) Centraloregonstem.org

GO-STEM (Greater Eastern Oregon)

www.go-stem.org

Oregon Coast Oregoncoaststem.oregonstate.edu

Portland Metro STEM Partnership pdxstem.org

South Metro Salem STEM Partners

Stemoregon.org

Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub www.dcpss.org click <STEAM Hub>

STEM/STEAM/CTE Activities Grants:

Bethel SD (green energy, project-based learning) Canby SD (Tiny House Project)

Central SD (Foundation for Family Science and Engineering) (family STEM night)

Girls, Inc. (STEM in Afterschool cohort)

Harney County Schools (NGSS Environmental Science field experiences)

Jefferson County SD (Natural Resources CTE in MS and HS)

John Day SD (welding) Lane Foundation (STEAMOn! CTE)

Neah-Kah-Nie SD (STEM in Afterschool) Oregon Health Science University (On-Track)

Portland Community College (EN100 Dual Credit Cohort, mini-maker carts)

Portland Public Schools (TechGeometry and TechAlgebra)

Saturday Academy (STEM enrichment for underserved students)

Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences (SMILE) elementary

Treasure Valley Community College (welding, allied health sciences CTE)

Woodburn SD (Culturally responsive STEM in Afterschool)

jo.oshiro@state.or.usjamie.rumage@state.or.us