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

  1. Introductions
  2. Purpose of Inquiry
  3. Topics
    • Computational Thinking
    • Computers and Communication Devices
    • Media Arts
    • Curricular Competencies 2:00 - 3:00
  4. Set next Meeting Date & Time
  5. Explore Resources (Computer Lab)
  6. 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

  1. What has already been done
  2. Brainstorm class unit
  3. Afternoon - Group work sessions

Full Agenda available: Elementary Inquiry Session Two Agenda

Session 3 20170518

Agenda

  1. What Did
  2. Next Steps
  3. Next Steps Supports Needed?

Full Agenda available: Elementary Inquiry Session Three Agenda

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