Steps to Stem: A Science Curriculum Supplement for Upper Elementary and Middle School Grades - Teacher's Edition - Softcover

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<p><i>STEPS (Science Tasks Enhance Process Skills) to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)</i> is an inquiry-based science curriculum supplement focused on developing upper elementary and middle students’ process skills and problem-solving abilities characteristic of how scientists think and act. Students learn key concepts in seven “big ideas” in science: Electricity & Magnetism; Air & Flight; Water & Weather; Plants & Animals; Earth & Space; Matter & Motion; and Light & Sound. Using simple, readily available materials, teachers facilitate learning experiences using the following structure:</p>

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<li>STEP 1: Investigate – Hypothesis – Test</li>

<li>STEP 2: Observe – Record – Predict</li>

<li>STEP 3: Gather – Make – Try</li>

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<p>Once students complete a set of STEP activities aligned with the <i>Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)</i>, they are ready to collaborate using a STEM Center. STEM Centers provide students with the opportunity for extended investigations focused on a single problem or “team challenge.” Students utilize science and engineering practices while collaboratively conducting research to gather information. Once a plan is made, the team attempts to solve the problem or complete the open-ended task. In addition, a Science Notebook or <i>Sci-Book</i> serves as an essential companion to <i>STEPS to STEM</i>; students maintain a written record of their completed activities which can serve as a form of authentic assessment. <i>STEPS to STEM</i> aims to help students find enjoyment in science and in the process of problem-solving – there are things to do, discoveries to be made, and problems to solve. Ideally, these experiences will lead to more explorations and questions about the world around them.</p>

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