Invisible Ink,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Invisible Ink, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students create invisible ink to hide and reveal a message using chemistry.
Designing An Equity-Centered Framework And Crosswalk For Integrated Elementary Computer Science Curriculum And Instruction,
2023
University of Chicago
Designing An Equity-Centered Framework And Crosswalk For Integrated Elementary Computer Science Curriculum And Instruction, Carla Strickland, Andrea Ramírez-Salgado, Lauren Weisberg, Latoya Chandler, Jeanne Di Domenico, Elizabeth M. Lehman, Maya Israel
Journal of Computer Science Integration
As computer science (CS) education becomes more prevalent in K-12 instruction, it is critical for educators, researchers, and curriculum developers to identify culturally responsive and pedagogically inclusive approaches that can increase participation, access, and feelings of belonging for students from historically marginalized communities. In response, we developed an equity-centered curricular framework and illustrative crosswalk that synchronizes three distinct pedagogical approaches: culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and project-based learning (PBL). We describe the framework’s theoretical underpinnings and explain how this framework informed the development of an integrated elementary science+CS curricular unit and provide examples of its implementation. …
Magnetism Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Magnetism Activity, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
This interactive activity teaches students about magnetism.
Building Rotary Fans,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Building Rotary Fans, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Students are challenged to build a working rotary fan
The Impact Of After-School Math Club On Elementary Student Math Anxiety,
2023
Mississippi State University
The Impact Of After-School Math Club On Elementary Student Math Anxiety, Caroline Virden, Lee Dean, Liza Bondurant
Journal of Math Circles
Many students experience math anxiety, which can harm mathematics achievement. Taking part in fun, hands-on, inquiry-based math activities has been shown to decrease student anxiety. For four semesters, we ran an after-school mathematics club at Presbyterian Day School in Cleveland, MS for students in grades 3-5. The activities and materials were supplied by Crazy 8s Math Club (a Bedtime Math company). In this manuscript, we share three specific activities that encouraged both student engagement and problem-solving skills. Then we discuss survey results from the Crazy 8s Math Club as they relate to lower student math anxiety.
Bridge Building,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Bridge Building, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Students learn about different bridge styles and designs in this activity that challenges them to build their own successful bridge.
Nail Steam Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Nail Steam Activity, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Activity where students use nails to practice concepts relating to center of gravity
The Importance Of Implementing Literacy Strategies In A Mathematics Classroom,
2023
Bowling Green State University
The Importance Of Implementing Literacy Strategies In A Mathematics Classroom, Lauren Tecca, Joanna Weaver, John Chen
Honors Projects
The purpose of this ACTION research study is to explore the influence of literacy on mathematical proficiency levels. The correlation will use the data to formulate some strategies for the classroom in order to increase confidence in both subject areas.
Basketballs And Energy,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Basketballs And Energy, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
No abstract provided.
Sugar Water Density Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Sugar Water Density Activity, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
In this activity students learn about density using sugar water. Attached is the activity's lesson plan and a teacher reflection on the activity.
Money And Energy,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Money And Energy, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Money is related to physics concepts to teach students about work, potential energy and conservation of energy
Rubber Band Car Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Rubber Band Car Activity, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Student learn about forces and engineering by designing a car powered by rubber bands
Windmill Building Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Windmill Building Activity, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Students are challenged to build a windmill that can lift weight
Evolving Scientific Vocabulary And Language In Middle School Classrooms: Babbling And Gargling On The Way To Scientific Understanding,
2023
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Evolving Scientific Vocabulary And Language In Middle School Classrooms: Babbling And Gargling On The Way To Scientific Understanding, Merryn Cole, Thomas Ryan, Jennifer Wilhelm
Taboo: The Journal of Culture and Education
While scientific vocabulary is important, it can often become problematic for students. Sometimes, those words can become a barrier to participation or act as a gatekeeper to success in the science classroom. Under the Next Generation Science Standards, middle school students are expected to model Earth-Moon-Sun motions to explain Moon phases, eclipses, and seasons (NGSS Lead States, 2013). Using a phenomenography lens, we investigated the ways in which students seeing the Moon in nature and related classroom experiences translate into a mental model of lunar phases and how vocabulary is used to communicate these models. Eighth-grade students from three urban …
Claw Hand Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Claw Hand Activity, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Activity plan where students practice coding principles by programming the actions of a claw hand
Balloon Boat Races,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Balloon Boat Races, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Students build balloon boats to learn buoyancy and practice engineering design skills.
Water Pollution And Ecology,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Water Pollution And Ecology, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Research activity to teach students about water pollution
Dash And Dot Robots,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Dash And Dot Robots, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Activity plan using robots to teach students engineering and technology
Assessing The Impact Of A Csforall Research-Practice Partnership Using The Prosper Framework: A Case Study Of The Chicago Alliance For Equity In Computer Science (Cafécs),
2023
Partner to Improve
Assessing The Impact Of A Csforall Research-Practice Partnership Using The Prosper Framework: A Case Study Of The Chicago Alliance For Equity In Computer Science (Cafécs), Erin Henrick, Steven Mcgee, Ronald I. Greenberg, Dale Reed, Don Yanek, Lucia Dettori, Haley Williamson
Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
The Chicago Alliance for Equity in Computer Science (CAFÉCS) Research Practice Partnership (RPP) has been working for more than a decade towards their mission to engage in research and development that enables Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to ensure that all students in Chicago participate in engaging, relevant, and rigorous computing experiences, increase opportunities for all students to pursue computing pathways and prepare all students for the future of work. The partnership engaged in an iterative design process to develop a framework for understanding the areas of RPP impact on a district. This paper applies the PROSPER framework to the CAFÉCS …
Area Activity,
2023
NJIT CSLA
Area Activity, Admin Stem For Success
STEM for Success Showcase
Lesson plan to teach students about area including an activity plan, activity description, activity video, and additional activity materials
