Resources-STEM Education Center
With the plethora of resources available regarding STEM education, it can be daunting to know where to begin your search. The sites listed are intended to be a helpful starting point for learning about STEM standards, getting ideas for lesson plans, finding STEM resources, and discovering opportunities for all ages to engage in STEM within the state of Minnesota. If you can’t find what you are looking for or need more specialized assistance, please call the STEM Education Center at 612-626-1705 and we will be glad to assist you. STEM General Resources: getSTEM getSTEM is a program which organizes events, provides resources (links, RSS feed, media) and creates discussion through forums in order to increase student and educator engagement in STEM fields. eGFI eGFI is a program offering classroom activities, lesson plans, news, outreach programs and web resources for K-12 educators to enhance their students’ math and science skills through engaging, exciting classroom activities. Girls Go Tech
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Activity: Conveyor Engineering
Lesson courtesy of TryEngineering.org Summary In this activity, teams of students in grades 3 to 12 explore how engineers work to solve such societal problems as moving goods, materials, and people by developing a conveyor system out of everyday materials than can transport pieces of candy 4 feet, including a 90-degree turn. Teams evaluate their results and reflect on them as a class. Grade level: 3 – 12 Time: Two or three 45-minute sessions Learning objectives Learn about engineering design and redesignLearn about manufacturing processes and conveyor systemsLearn how engineering can help solve society’s challengesLearn about teamwork and problem solving Learning Outcomes As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of: engineering designmanufacturing and distributionconveyor systemsteamwork Standards National Science Education Standards CONTENT STANDARD A: Science as Inquiry As a result of activities, all students should develop Historical perspectives [grades 9-12] Design
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Elementary School Show your 3rd through 5th grade students how engineers use science, technology and math to solve problems and make a difference in the world. Features two classroom activities and one take-home project with handouts you can reproduce. Download a brochure to share careers in engineering with your elementary-age students and introduce your students to real engineers with the classroom poster. Middle School Light the fire of imagination in your 6th through 8th grade students with hands-on activities that demonstrate the real-world application of science, technology, engineering and math. High School Spark your high school students’ interest in engineering careers with activities that apply math and science solutions to real-world problems. Bookmark the following URL to return to this page:
Grades 9-12
March Madness STEM Resources Posted on March 20th, 2014 by Mary Lord Just as athletes “learn from the game,” the annual NCAA March Madness basketball competition offers students a timely, engaging way to hone their STEM knowledge and skills. eGFI has compiled some bracket-busting resources to pep up your math and science classes. Read More Filed under: Class Activities, Grades 6-8, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Grades K-5, Lesson Plans, Special Features, Web Resources | Comment » Tags: basketball, Class Activities, Curriculum, Engineering, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Internet Resources, Lesson Plans, March Madness, NCAA, Physics, Resources for Teachers, Sports, STEM education, Teacher Resources Seeing the World Through a Different Lens Posted on October 24th, 2013 by Mary Lord Read More Filed under: Class Activities, Grades 6-8, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades 9-12, Lesson Plans | Comment » Code Calling Posted on August 29th, 2013 by Mary Lord Read More Read More
Engineer Your Life - Counselors & Parents
Many people who love being engineers have said that they didn’t consider engineering or even know what it was until a school counselor or parent suggested it as a career option. Sometimes just one adult can make all the difference in helping young people discover their dream jobs. But advising kids about engineering can be tough if you’re not sure what it is yourself. This site will help you: Understand the various fields of engineering Learn what an engineer does Find out why engineering is a great career Advise your kids or students about engineering
STEM Lesson Plans | Mars Education
The Mars Education lesson plans section is here to serve as a resource for educators, grades K-12 to download and utilize in formal classroom settings. These lessons are free and made to be fully accessible and downloadable PDF documents that can be saved or printed. All of the Mars Education Program lesson plans include elements of inquiry-based learning that are aligned to the National Science Education Standards, Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards as well as problem-based learning and the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) 5-E instructional model. The STEM lessons included in this section of the website are the very lessons that we apply throughout our educator conferences and professional development training sessions. To get a more thorough understanding and deeper knowledge of these lessons as an in classroom instructional tool, educators may want to consider attending an ASU Mars Education Conference.
