• Maryland State Department of Education Stem Design Team

• Research of:• Common Core (CCSC) for Mathematical Practice• Skills and Processes of Maryland State Science Standards• ITEEA Engineering Standards• CCC Literacy Standards for Science and Technical Subjects• NGSS Science Frameworks• STEM education initiatives, and standards/practices in other

states• Pedagogy

1. Learn and Apply Rigorous Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Content

2. Integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Content

3. Interpret and Communicate STEM Information

4. Engage in Inquiry

5. Engage in Logical Reasoning

6. Collaborate as a STEM Team

7. Apply Technology Appropriately

Collaborated with stakeholders across the state of Maryland to develop the

•STEM Education Definition•STEM Standards of Practice•STEM Standards of Practice Frameworks and Instructional Guides (Grades K, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12)

http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/stem/index.html

Content Mastery

STEM Education Develops Skills That Allow for a Deeper Understanding of Content

• an integrated approach to teaching and learning• real world problems, challenges, issues, and/or

complex questions• the rigor of Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics content, practices, and skills• an application of STEM content, practices, and

skills to any content area• collaboration, innovation, critical thinking, and

creativity• problem-based, inquiry-based, and project-based

pedagogy

• STEM is an instructional approach

• It can be embedded in any content area

• Not an add on

• Preparation of STEM proficient students must begin early!

Development of STEM proficient students with an increase in the rigor of content and skills as students progress academically.

Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12

Building Capacity

• Promote the acquisition of core content knowledge.

• Encourage the ability to apply learning within and across disciplines.

• Incorporate the knowledge and skills identified in the STEM Standards of Practice.

• Emphasize the use of Web 2.0 tools.

• STEM units will not disrupt, displace, or add on to curricular pacing.

• STEM units complement the continuum of content instruction that would occur during the day.

• Two approaches to unit development:• Content – Based Infusion• Projects/Themes that Span Multiple Disciplines

• Content specific teachers incorporate the STEM Standards of Practice and Frameworks in their classroom.

• Content teachers develop STEM centric lessons.

Teachers from multiple disciplines come together to plan and implement STEM centric lessons.

For More Information…. MDK12.org

STEM Proficient StudentsInvestigators and Problem Solvers

Logical Thinkers

Effective Communicators

Technologically, Scientifically, and Mathematically Literate

Fall Webinar-

Implementing STEM Education in the Elementary, Middle, and High School Classroom

Spring Webinar-

Using Professional Learning Communities for the Implementation of STEM Education

Proposed Objective:

• Build internal capacity for implementation of STEM Education by developing an understanding of how Maryland State STEM Standards of Practice can be incorporated across all disciplines and how they are aligned with college and career ready standards

Proposed Objective:

• Develop an understanding of the structure, content, and resources available in the Race-to-the-Top online portal that support implementation of ELA, Mathematics, STEM, and Disciplinary Literacy

Proposed Objective:

• Create a school transition plan to guide school staff to fully implement the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum, STEM Education, and the Educator Evaluation System