Elementary Inquiry 2016-2017
Inquiry Question
How does a project-based STEM learning environment increase authentic student engagement in Elementary Math, Science and the new Design and Coding curriculum?
Rationale
- Target student group is Grades 6 and 7;
- subject areas are Math, Science, Applied Design and Technology;
- learning focus is Inquiry/Question-Based approaches, including project-based learning, as per New BC Curriculum.
Student Learning Focus
- developing Math, Science, and Coding knowledge, and skills in a hands-on, project-based environment;
- acquiring practical skills and knowledge that students’ can use to bring their ideas from conception to fruition;
- developing a sense of efficacy and personal agency about students’ ability to participate as agents of change to solve practical problems in a rapidly changing world;
- developing a lifelong interest in designing and making;
- using Creative and Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication to solve problems, address issues, and make decisions.
Inquiry Structure
We have release time for 2 whole days each.
| Meeting | Length | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half Day, Feb. | Intros; Purpose; Goals; Resources; Next Steps |
| 2 | All Day, Mar. | First half - Who is choosing to try out what, Idea Share |
| . | . | Second half - In partners / groups, spend afternoon preparing |
| 3 | Half Day, May | Share What worked, What Would Change, What Would Add |
Session 1 20170227
Agenda
1:00 - 2:00
- Introductions
- Purpose of Inquiry
- Topics
- Computational Thinking
- Computers and Communication Devices
- Media Arts
- Curricular Competencies 2:00 - 3:00
- Set next Meeting Date & Time
- Explore Resources (Computer Lab)
- Other
- Shared Resources
- Grade 6 & 7 Math & Science
- Templeton directions: CSL and STEM
- STEM Summer School at Van Tech
Full Agenda available: Elementary Inquiry Session One Agenda
Session 2 20170413
Agenda
- What has already been done
- Brainstorm class unit
- Afternoon - Group work sessions
Full Agenda available: Elementary Inquiry Session Two Agenda
Session 3 20170518
Agenda
- What Did
- Next Steps
- Next Steps Supports Needed?
Full Agenda available: Elementary Inquiry Session Three Agenda
Links
- Elementary Inquiry - Public GDrive Folder
- Elementary Inquiry - O365 Folder - Private; sorry :frowning:
- Elementary Inquiry - resources O365.xlsx
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