Teachers at CHS were invited to participate in a Lunch in Learn where they were updated on what STEM is and how it should look in their classrooms. STEM is more than just a grouping of subject areas. STEM develops a set of thinking, reasoning, teamwork, investigative, and creative skills that students can use in all areas of their lives. STEM isn’t a standalone class— it’s a way to intentionally incorporate different subjects across an existing curriculum. Teachers were also told about six characteristics that make a good STEM lesson:
Six Characteristics of a GREAT STEM Lesson:
STEM lessons focus on real-world issues and problems.
STEM lessons are guided by the engineering design process.
STEM lessons immerse students in hands-on inquiry and open-ended exploration.
STEM lessons involve students in productive teamwork.
STEM lessons apply rigorous math and science content your students are
learning.
STEM lessons allow for multiple right answers and reframe failure as a
necessary part of learning.
This was a great "Lunch and Learn" for our new teachers and a great "refresher" class for our veteran teachers.
Six Characteristics of a GREAT STEM Lesson:
STEM lessons focus on real-world issues and problems.
STEM lessons are guided by the engineering design process.
STEM lessons immerse students in hands-on inquiry and open-ended exploration.
STEM lessons involve students in productive teamwork.
STEM lessons apply rigorous math and science content your students are
learning.
STEM lessons allow for multiple right answers and reframe failure as a
necessary part of learning.
This was a great "Lunch and Learn" for our new teachers and a great "refresher" class for our veteran teachers.