Technology Project 2006-2007
Math/Science Integration – The
STEM that Bridges!
(STEM = Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics)
Representative teachers from grades 3 -9
are divided into two groups: Group I includes grades 3-6 and
Group II includes grades 7-9.
GOAL:
The goal of the project is to produce
math/science/technology integrated units for use in each of the
various instruction levels. The units will be published on the
Jefferson County Schools webpage for use county-wide and
globally.
OBJECTIVES:
Instruction will take place on six days
with the following objectives:
1.
Teachers will be given an introduction to the program (goals and
objectives) and to the CD “Tools for the Next Generation for
Standard-Based Teaching.”
2.
Teachers
will be introduced to grade level appropriate calculators,
special functions of the calculators, and software.
3.
Teachers
will be introduced to inquiry and the need for incorporation
into the unit.
4.
Teachers will have time to continue working on unit and lesson
plans as well as time to explore the Internet for great
websites.
5.
Teachers will be introduced to WebQuests and the basic
components of a WebQuest. Teachers will create a WebQuest for
their unit.
6.
Teachers will explore different types of assessment and
determine the types of assessment to be used for the unit.
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