Imagination STEM with iPads

QEP Grant AwardedSpring 2013

Dr. Leslie Suters

Purpose

Provide opportunities for pre-service teachers to plan STEM-based learning opportunities for K-6 students in after-school and/or Saturday sessions.

Why?

Need to prepare future teachers that have confidence and knowledge in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics that in turn encourage their own students to excel in these fields as well.

TPACK Model

Who?

Integrating Instructional Technology in the Classroom (FOED 3010)

2 Sections – total of 34 students

Students were challenged to work in groups of 2-3 to develop these problem-based STEM activities that address state and common core standards and the diverse needs of children including their social, emotional, linguistic, or physical development ranging from K-6th grade.

K-6 School Participants

STEM Night at A.L. Lotts, Knox County 6:00-7:30, March 19

STEMTASTIC Saturday held at PellissippiState Community College, Knox County, March 23, 10:30-12:00

Stations

16 stations

Hands-on math and/or science and the use of an associated iPad app.

Labquests - Heat Volcanoes Moon Cell

Solar System Light Electrical Circuits Magnets

Sound Fractions K’Nex Simple Machines

Butterfly Life Cycle

Water Cycle Rocks Pill Bugs Owl Pellets

Labquest

Sound

Electrical Circuits

Solar System

Pill Bugs

Fractions

Cells

Volcanoes

Simple Machines

Light

Questions?