Supporting STEM Through ELAR/W & SS
by Monique D. Boone/SFASU/RDG 534.501/Spring 2016
What is STEM?
Why Should Literacy and Social Studies Teachers care about STEM?
“An increased commitment to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary STEM integration
has appeared in recent years… Disciplines ‘cannot and should not be taught in isolation just as they do not exist in isolation in the real world or the workforce’” (English 2016). As students explore hands-on learning, it is also imperative for students to gain a firm understanding through research, analysis, and connect kinesthetic learning with reading and comprehending. “Disciplinary literacy explores how the conceptual knowledge (and the language used to communicate knowledge) of different disciplines influences text comprehension and production in these disciplines” (Kamberelis, G., Gillis, V. R., & Leonard, J. ,2014). Through cross-curricular planning, a balanced literacy approach, and a continuous connection to Social Studies and History, students will develop a stronger understanding of STEM components.Supporting STEM in Literacy
- Analyzing graphs and graphics
- Expanding academic vocabulary
- Making connections across texts
- Curating research
- Strengthening knowledge of root words and affixes
- Understanding of latin and greek roots for decoding
- Building oral and written communication
- Creating effective oral and written arguments
- Building Comprehension of written academic text
- Connecting written text with hands-on learning through project and problem-based learning
Supporting STEM in Social Studies and History
- Exploring Patterns over time
- Analyzing theories
- Learning about past experts
- Connecting evolutions of theories and findings
- Building an understanding of present practices through historical happenings
- Bridging action research and comprehension of the “why”
- Learning about past breakthroughs
- Increasing the power of research to enhance retention and Heutagogy
What is NCTM?
Focus in High School Mathematics: Reasoning and Sense Making
"This resource is a conceptual framework to guide the development of future publications and tools related to 9–12 mathematics curriculum and instruction." (NCTM 2016)
What is NMS?
What is NGSS?
The National Science Standards (NGSS) are research-based, up-to-date K-12 science standards, developed by states, to improve science education. With these standards, local educators can design student learning that stimulates interest as well as prepare students for science in school, college, career and even in citizenship.
Learn more about their 3 Dimensional Learning Theory here:
What is NEED?
The National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project is an educational group geared towards educating and equipping teachers with professional development, lesson plans, and resources, supporting students with science project ideas, games, and scholarships, and connecting partners with organization information, programs, and training.
click on the link below to check out the NEED Elementary Energy Infobook! Here, you will find facts, definitions, explanations, graphs, and graphics to use as a resource for any STEM supported .
What is STEMScopes?
Creative Writing in Science: Activities That Inspire
Questions Claims and Evidence
Teaching for Conceptual Understanding in Science
Refrences
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http://www.need.org/files/curriculum/guides/Elementary%20Energy%20Infobook.pdf
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TEDxBocaRaton Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Credentials
Digital Learning Coach, 2014-2016
Robotics Coach, 2015-2016
Code.org facilitator 2015-present
Rice University School Mathematics Project, 2016-present
- Computer Science in Science (5th-8th)
- Computer Science in Algebra (5th-8th)
M. Ed, 2016
Reading Specialist, 2016
Instructional Technology Specialist, 2016-present
Supporting STEM in Literacy and Social Studies, 2016
Monique D. Boone
Email: moniqueboone.ieducate@gmail.com
Website: about.me/moniqueboone
Twitter: @M_D_Boone