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Elementary STEM Network Meeting

Elementary STEM Network Meeting. May 2. 2011. Welcome and Introductions. Please tell us your Name Title Role in the project. Letting STEM Out of the Bag. Standards for STEM in Maryland. Maryland State Science Common Core Math AND English/Language Arts

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Elementary STEM Network Meeting

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  1. Elementary STEM Network Meeting May 2. 2011

  2. Welcome and Introductions Please tell us your • Name • Title • Role in the project

  3. Letting STEM Out of the Bag

  4. Standards for STEM in Maryland • Maryland State Science • Common Core Math AND English/Language Arts • Technological Literacy from ITEA (International Technology Education Association) • Maryland Technology Literacy

  5. Unit: Letting STEM out of the BagLevel: Elementary, Grades 3-5 Performance task: The Principal has asked you to plan an introductory unit for students in grades 3-5 which integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The unit should use an inquiry-based approach. The objective of the unit is to have the students design a tote bag for their STEM lessons, activities and supplies. Students will be responsible for: • Researching various RECYCLED materials for constructing the tote bag • Determining the size, shape and design of the bag • Designing a logo, representing STEM, for the bag

  6. Group Activity • Revise the task: “Letting STEM Out of the Bag” to be more specific (what size, what use/purpose, what materials….) • Explain how you would use this activity with candidates in an Elementary STEM preparation program • Identify the next steps for this task • Be prepared to share

  7. Grant Procedures • Official Notification Letter • Notice of Grant Award • Invoice • Budget Report (DRAFT) • Final Report (September) (all available electronically on the wiki http://stemnet.wikispaces.com/ ) • Questions?? – PLEASE ASK!!

  8. Carryover • An amendment is required if the change is $1,000 or 15% of the total object, program, or category of expenditure, whichever is greater. • Any change greater than10% must be explained in the budget report. • All changes must be explained in progress reports.

  9. Upcoming Meetings • Conference Call: Monday, June 6 , 1- 3 pm • Summer Institute: Thursday, July 21 -- Friday July, 22 • Technical Assistance-we come to you! May/June AND August/September • ? Meeting late August/early September • 2011-2012 Meetings

  10. Assignment • Choose one resource that you have been using in your work on Elementary STEM • Upload it or post the link on the wiki (STEM resources) • Be prepared to give a 2 minute introduction/advertisement on the conference call in June

  11. Contact Information Elissa Hozore Elementary STEM Certification Program Manager 410-767-0388 ehozore@msde.state.md.us Liz Neal Program Approval Specialist 410-767-0421 eneal@msde.state.md.us

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