STEAM Conceptual Model
What does the acronym STREAM stand for?
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics
Authentic tasks (scenarios) should be written in a way that is _____________ and _______________ to students.
relevant, authentic
An ongoing process where teachers gather evidence of student learning during instruction to provide feedback and adjust teaching strategies to improve student outcomes.
Formative assessment
List 2 challenges with STREAM instruction
Planning, Time management, Policies, Assessment, Discipline integration, Student understanding
What is the name of the library we collaborated with this semester?
Cumberland County Public Library: North Regional Branch OR North Regional Library
What are the three main components of the STEAM conceptual model?
Problem-solving skills, Discipline integration and Classroom environment
Name at least 3 out of the 5 steps for creating an authentic task (Problem Scenario).
Review content standards, research a relevant issue and connect it to the standard, brainstorm ways to integrate with the standards, write the scenario in problem form, write the driving question, finalize the scenario
Evaluates student learning at the end of an instructional period by measuring their understanding of the material against a standard or benchmark.
Summative assessment
Emphasizes conveying emotions, ideas, or personal experiences, allowing artists to communicate their inner thoughts and feelings through creative mediums.
Art as Expression
What kind of car does Dr. Schrecengost drive?
2000 Yellow Volkswagen Beetle
A real-world, meaningful activity that requires students to apply knowledge and skills in ways that reflect how they are used outside the classroom.
Authentic Task
What are 2 ways to involve the community in a STREAM classroom?
List 5 types (forms) of embedded formative assessments:
2-4 question quizzes, think/pair/share discussions, draft thinking presentations, check-ins, prototyping a model, exit tickets, self-reflection, 1-min papers, observation
Focuses on creating functional, purposeful objects or systems where aesthetics and practicality combine to solve problems or meet specific needs.
Art as Design
This British author, known for his darkly whimsical tales, created beloved characters like Charlie Bucket, Matilda, and the BFG.
Roald Dahl
Allowing students to have options, giving them ownership over their learning and increasing engagement.
Student Choice
An approach that integrates knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines to address real-world problems, encouraging students to make connections beyond traditional subject boundaries.
Transdisciplinary teaching
By using [a variety of] ______________, teachers can ensure that they are connecting with the way students are learning outside the classroom...as new media amplifies the opportunities for connected learning.
technology
Involves integrating content and skills from multiple subject areas into a single lesson or unit, allowing students to explore a topic from different academic perspectives while maintaining distinct disciplinary boundaries.
Multidisciplinary teaching
How many planets make up the solar system?
Eight. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Abstracting, Analyzing, Applying, Formulating, Collaborating, Engaging in Argumentation, Disseminating Evidence, Presenting.
An educational approach that leverages students' interests, peer relationships, and real-world opportunities to create engaging, meaningful, and socially connected learning experiences.
Connected learning
Evaluates students' abilities through real-world tasks or projects that demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and application in meaningful, practical contexts.
Authentic assessment
Integrates knowledge and skills from various disciplines to address real-world problems or themes, blurring traditional subject boundaries to foster deeper, holistic understanding.
Transdisciplinary teaching
This standard for connecting devices to a computer has evolved over time, offering faster data transfer and power capabilities, and is now commonly used for external storage devices, keyboards, and more.
USB (universal serial bus)