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Full-Text Articles in Curriculum and Instruction
Active Listening: Are You Hearing Me Or Listening?, Taylor Jones
Active Listening: Are You Hearing Me Or Listening?, Taylor Jones
Goal 3: Interpersonal Intelligence Narrative
Be able to determine the difference between hearing someone when being spoken to and actively listening to them
Do you ever talk with someone and realize they aren’t listening? Sure, they hear the words that leave your mouth but are not genuinely listening: they may not be present, texting, staring off into space, etc. If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation like this, on either side, you run the risk of making someone feel neglected and undervalued, and you could miss out on important information. Active listening requires attentiveness to the speaker so you, as the listener, can understand …
Healthy V Unhealthy Relationships Program, Alyssa Gehrke
Healthy V Unhealthy Relationships Program, Alyssa Gehrke
Goal 3: Interpersonal Intelligence Narrative
Adolescents and young adults are going through their years of experiencing some of the most formative relationships and relationship experiences they will have in their life. It is important, therefore, that they be taught about healthy and unhealthy behaviors that can occur in relationships, that they gain knowledge in how to help someone in an unhealthy relationship, and that students understand the nuances of relationships—no relationship is perfect. We will also look at how, due to the rise of media and social media, our views of healthy and unhealthy relationships become influenced by the media. Therefore, the purpose of this …
How To Create A Powerful Creative Brief, Taylor Jones
How To Create A Powerful Creative Brief, Taylor Jones
Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative
This guide provides students a glimpse of what to expect in a professional setting when working on major projects, allowing them to utilize this in their academic careers and to prepare them for the workplace.
Creating A Vision Board While Partnering The Actions Necessary For Success!, Taylor Jones
Creating A Vision Board While Partnering The Actions Necessary For Success!, Taylor Jones
Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative
This program will help students understand they can change their lives anytime. Having a vision partnered with an action plan is a recipe for greatness
Boundary Setting Program, Alyssa Gehrke
Boundary Setting Program, Alyssa Gehrke
Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative
It is difficult for anybody, but especially teens and young adults, to understand what their boundaries are and to know how to communicate them with others. This impacts this age group (teens and young adults) most specifically because when we are young, we are both implicitly and explicitly told to mold and change our wants and needs to make others feel more comfortable. So, when living away from home for the first time and living with and being surrounded by new people who they are just getting to know it can be natural for them to want to continue molding …
2. Fire Tactics, David Hernandez
2. Fire Tactics, David Hernandez
Fighting Fire with STEM
Students will explore information interpretation and analysis, as well as a constant progression of information evolving as the event takes place. Students will be exposed to different decision- making processes according to given information (“sizing-up” concept). Additionally, students will utilize strategically thinking methods to place hydrants on a city map. Then, students will find the time needed for the fire truck to travel to the emergency location by using given speed and distance values. Lastly, students will have the opportunity to create a rescue plan based on information provided throughout the activities.
1. What Is Fire?, David Hernandez
1. What Is Fire?, David Hernandez
Fighting Fire with STEM
Students will be introduced to the concept of fire. First, they will make observations to create an explanation of how fire works or the factors needed for fire. Then, students will explore the interaction between elements that constitute the creation of fire by constructing a model to represent these elements.
4. Fire Innovations, David Hernandez
4. Fire Innovations, David Hernandez
Fighting Fire with STEM
Students will explore the mechanism of the instant fire suppression system by creating a model demonstrating how to control and manipulate waves in order to push the air around them.
Hispanic Heratage Month | Alebrijes Mysterious Creatures, David Hernandez
Hispanic Heratage Month | Alebrijes Mysterious Creatures, David Hernandez
STEM al Estilo Latino
THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY WILL GUIDE THE STUDENTS AS THEY EXPLORE THE ROLE OF SCIENCE IN ART. STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE THE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN PROCESS BY CREATING “ALEBRIJES”, A MYSTERIOUS CREATURE THAT REPRESENTS A UNIQUE MOMENT IN THEIR LIVES. THROUGH THEIR WORK, STUDENTS WILL INCORPORATE MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND ART. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS WILL PROVIDE POSITIVE FEEDBACK TO EACH OTHER’S ART PIECES BY INTERPRETING THE ARTWORK.
Focusing On Stem, David Hernandez
Focusing On Stem, David Hernandez
STEM al Estilo Latino
THE COLOR OF STEM UNIT WILL GUIDE STUDENTS AS THEY EXPLORE THE SCIENCE OF HOW THE HUMAN EYE PERCEIVES THE COLOR TRANSMITTED FROM AN IMAGE. STUDENTS WILL ALSO INVESTIGATE HOW PIXELS ARE CREATED AND COMBINED TO FORM COLORS. STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE HOW TO INFLUENCE THE HUMAN EYE COLOR PERCEPTION BY PRACTICING AN ART TECHNIQUE CALLED “POINTILLISM”.
This Is Gess-Nius!, David Hernandez
This Is Gess-Nius!, David Hernandez
STEM al Estilo Latino
THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY WILL GUIDE THE STUDENTS AS THEY EXPLORE THE ROLE OF SCIENCE IN ART. STUDENTS WILL CREATE DIFFERENT MIXTURES OF ELEMENT (CHEMICAL CHANGES) TO OBTAIN THE OPTIMAL GESSO FOR A PAINTING THAT STUDENTS IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WITH. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS WILL PROVIDE POSITIVE FEEDBACK TO EACH OTHER’S ART PIECES.
3. Fire Forensics, David Hernandez
3. Fire Forensics, David Hernandez
Fighting Fire with STEM
Students will analyze different types of fabrics commonly used in the production of everyday items. Then students will analyze the physical properties of the fabrics and will predict the fabric’s behavior during and after combustion. They will also compare their prediction to the actual process after watching a video. Lastly, they will prepare a presentation to explain the reason why certain fabrics burn in a certain way due to their structure.
Imagination To Innovation: Design Thinking For Young Learners, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong
Imagination To Innovation: Design Thinking For Young Learners, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong
Publications & Research
Design thinking is the intersection of engineering design and social-emotional learning. Today’s learners must be empathetic problem solvers capable of defining problems and designing appropriate solutions to meet the needs of the user. In this session, participants will experience design thinking through literature-based scenarios appropriate for early learners. They will analyze and compare their own models to those of others and compose a lesson that will engage students in the design thinking process.
The Art Of Problem Solving, Taylor Jones
The Art Of Problem Solving, Taylor Jones
Goal 3: Interpersonal Intelligence Narrative
Lesson Outcomes:
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Be able to identify and resolve a problem
Purpose: Problem–solving isn’t just a skill that will be used in an academic setting; it will be used throughout a lifetime. Identifying a problem's cause, choosing how to react, and applying that solution is a vital life skill.
Naval Engineering For Grades 4-6, Patrick Young
Naval Engineering For Grades 4-6, Patrick Young
Publications & Research
Reading The Girl with a Mind for Math, we learn about the career of Raye Montague, an African-American woman who broke every barrier to pioneer computer-aided ship design and become the first female program manager in the United States Navy. Lessons are provided for using free, online software to design ships while exercising several Common Core Math standards and NGSS standards for engineering design.
Why Are There Microscopes In The Art Room?, Joyce Symoniak
Why Are There Microscopes In The Art Room?, Joyce Symoniak
Professional Learning Day
During this presentation we will explore how working cross curriculum enhances learning within the visual arts, science and mathematics. We will discuss how the visual arts curriculum can be created in order to bond with STEM courses for student success. Through exploration we will discuss how collaboration within these courses can be used to solidify cross curriculum understanding and learning. Attendees are asked to bring a sample project or lesson.
E2: Equity And Excellence Framework, Adrienne Coleman
E2: Equity And Excellence Framework, Adrienne Coleman
Professional Learning Day
Considering there is a national and global equity focused call to action, IMSA engaged in a process to institutionalize and operationalize Equity and Excellence to address educational inequities. This included policy development, capacity building to engage in equity work, an inclusive and comprehensive data collection methodology, data meaning making, as well as an equity and excellence plan and scorecard development. This presentation will provide participants with an understanding of educational equity, share tools to assist in drafting datainformed policy/plans, and provide a framework to score and measure progress in advancing equity. It will share how to approach equity and excellence …
Functional Design + Steam, David Hernandez
Functional Design + Steam, David Hernandez
Professional Learning Day
Electronic kiosks are everywhere...ordering your food at a restaurant, checking your luggage at the airport, or getting the perfect paint for your living room. Do you know how they work? During this session students will explore the Functional Design Specification (FDS) and encourage students to think abstractly, create, engineer, test, redesign, and create a marketing campaign for a new product. STEAM to the next level.
Saving Skee-Ball: Applying Engineering & Science With A Fun Storyline, Christine L. Moskalik
Saving Skee-Ball: Applying Engineering & Science With A Fun Storyline, Christine L. Moskalik
Professional Learning Day
How do engineering and science apply to a simple game of skee-ball? In this session, participants will be introduced to various STEM concepts that can be incorporated into a simple, inexpensive, and fun activity that is coupled with a fun storyline (saving the game of Skee-ball). Educators will work as teams to modify, design aspects of, and play the game. Along the way, they will discover ways to do this with their own students.
Can I Pick Your Brain? Exploratory Brain Dissection, Nicole Ross, Jessica Amacher, Desirae Klimek
Can I Pick Your Brain? Exploratory Brain Dissection, Nicole Ross, Jessica Amacher, Desirae Klimek
Professional Learning Day
Science labs, particularly dissections, are often confirmatory in nature, conducted at the end of learning to solidify and assess concept knowledge. What if we flipped the script on these labs and began with an exploratory version, instead? Participants will engage in an inquirybased brain dissection, and explore ways to flip one of their current labs to encourage active exploration of concepts in their classroom. This session includes an active dissection of a sheep brain.
Statistics With The Amazing Web-Slinging Spiderman!!!, Brian Trainor
Statistics With The Amazing Web-Slinging Spiderman!!!, Brian Trainor
Professional Learning Day
An introduction to linear regression, prediction, and linear transformations featuring the Amazing Spider-Man!!! Students will collect data and create a linear model with the goal of predicting how much "web" Spider-Man will need to use in order to land safely on the ground. Attendees must bring a computer.
Visualization Tools And Analogies To Model Strong Vs. Weak Acids, Angela Ahrendt, Laura Kopff
Visualization Tools And Analogies To Model Strong Vs. Weak Acids, Angela Ahrendt, Laura Kopff
Professional Learning Day
We will present two different ways to introduce the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid. The first one uses a Phet simulation where the students can change different parameters in an inquiry based approach. The second one is a hands-on activity using a guided packet and manipulatives to model the differences between strong and weak acids. Attendees must bring a computer.
The Art Of Currency!, David Hernandez, Joyce Symoniak
The Art Of Currency!, David Hernandez, Joyce Symoniak
Professional Learning Day
While some artists dream about making tons of money, other artists dream about designing money. STEM plus art (STEAM) is the perfect mix for the creation and innovation of currency. First, the students will explore the paper making process to find out the best currency paper. Then, students will create their own currency in an engaging, hands-on, and 3-dimensional learning activity. Join us to take STEAM to the next level and let’s create money!
I'M Tired Of Punnett Squares, But Genetics Is Still My Jam, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll
I'M Tired Of Punnett Squares, But Genetics Is Still My Jam, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll
Professional Learning Day
As STEM educators, it can be hard to keep up with what’s happening in our fields outside of the classroom because we have to prioritize the content and skills we share with the students in front of us. But we teach what we do, hopefully, because we love it, and part of our professional development should be to keep that love alive. In this session, we will share ideas for how to stay current, excited and engaged in your own field and in STEM as a whole, when your classroom content only covers the basics that repeat every year. Bring …
Stem Strategies That Engage And Excite Curious Students, Christine L. Moskalik, Elaine Wu
Stem Strategies That Engage And Excite Curious Students, Christine L. Moskalik, Elaine Wu
Professional Learning Day
STEM League programs are designed around a hot topic in STEM and are for self-motivated, independent middle and high-school students. Come learn how we foster a deeper understanding of and appreciation for STEM and simultaneously address relevant ethical considerations. STEM Leagues are different from the typical, competitive science extracurriculars because we focus on the collaborative and constructivist side of STEM. Leave inspired to try some of our strategies to engage and inspire your own students!
Snowflakes And Chaos, Patrick Young
Snowflakes And Chaos, Patrick Young
Professional Learning Day
One day, you may find yourself with a class that can think of nothing but the approaching snowfall. What will you do? Learn an activity about the formation of snowflakes that addresses the idea that no two snowflakes are identical. This fun activity may be engaged with on several levels, from crystal growth to mathematical probability to the science of chaos theory. Keep it handy for the right teachable moment.
The Bisection Method: A Single Technique Yielding Simple Proofs Of The Four "Hard" Theorems Of Calculus, Anderson Trimm
The Bisection Method: A Single Technique Yielding Simple Proofs Of The Four "Hard" Theorems Of Calculus, Anderson Trimm
Professional Learning Day
The Intermediate Value Theorem, Boundedness Theorem, Extreme Value Theorem, and Integrability Theorem are all vital theorems of Calculus, yet are almost never proved in calculus textbooks. I will give simple proofs of these theorems using the Bisection Method, explain how I incorporated these into inquiry-style lessons at IMSA, and discuss the benefits to students. As a connection to Computer Science, the Bisection Method can be viewed as a Binary Search Algorithm.
Terminal Velocity Project: Parachute, Brooke Schmidt, Anastasia Perry
Terminal Velocity Project: Parachute, Brooke Schmidt, Anastasia Perry
Professional Learning Day
This project is meant for a high school physics course where the students have studied Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation, Newton's Second law, and free fall motion. The students construct their own parachute, record a video in LoggerPro of the parachute in motion, and analyze the data to calculate the drag coefficient of their parachute.
Steam Al Estilo Latino, David Hernandez
Steam Al Estilo Latino, David Hernandez
Professional Learning Day
Celebrate Hispanic heritage through STEAM! This presentation was designed specifically for students to explore and embrace the Hispanic/LatinX culture. This curriculum will guide the students to experience a combination of STEAM and traditions focusing on the Hispanic influence on America culture. Students will learn and create “Alebrijes” the STEAM way.
The Mathematics Of City Planning And Crisis Management, Patrick Young
The Mathematics Of City Planning And Crisis Management, Patrick Young
Professional Learning Day
What if you managed a small city that was beset by severe weather and an influx of climate refugees? What types of math would your team need to employ to adapt your city to deal with these crises? Try some sample activities and gain access to an entire curriculum developed to integrate career awareness with middle school math standards.