Let's get movin'

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 311-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terri L. Kurz ◽  
Alejandra Serrano
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Elementary School Student ◽  
Integrated Stem ◽  
Science Technology

A Calculator-Based Ranger™ (CBR) can be used to support the understanding of position or time graphs. Preservice teachers used CBRs to help make sense of graphs through movement. An experience with an elementary school student is also described. iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, and Engineering in Mathematics) authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in integrated STEM fields in K–grade 6 classrooms.

A fraction activity to understand sorting algorithms

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 560-563
Author(s):  
Barbara King ◽  
Carmen Petrick Smith
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Integrated Stem ◽  
Sorting Algorithms ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Department

In an activity integrating mathematics and computer science, students order fractions from least to greatest, reflect on the process they used, and make connections to sorting algorithms. Contributors to the iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) department share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated STEM fields in K–grade 6 classrooms. Send submissions of no more than 1500 words to this department by accessing http://tcm.msubmit.net. See detailed submission guidelines for all departments at http://www.nctm.org/WriteForTCM.

Investigating bridge design

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-260
Author(s):  
Lukas J. Hefty
Keyword(s):  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Bridge Design ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Integrated Stem ◽  
Engineering Design Process ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
And Mathematics

Teachers making the transition to integrated, student-centered science instruction benefit from sharing resources, and this bridge design unit offers one example. The unit uses the engineering design process to give students time to develop critical thinking skills while helping teachers assess understanding of science and mathematics content. Each month, iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, and Engineering in Mathematics) authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in integrated STEM fields in K–grade 6 classrooms.

Setting up symmetrical structures

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-119
Author(s):  
Terri L. Kurz
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Primary Grades ◽  
Elementary Grades ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Student Interviews ◽  
And Mathematics

iSTEM: Integrating Science Technology Engineering in the Mathematics authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K'grade 6 classrooms. In this month's lesson, elementary school children in the primary grades learn to create symmetrical structures using wooden blocks. Student interviews and an observational rubric are used to assess the children. Extensions for intermediate elementary grades are provided.

Call for Manuscripts: Write for a department: iSTEM

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 333
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Interdisciplinary Instruction ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Insight Into

iSTEM: Integrating Science, Technology, and Engineering into the Mathematics Classroom. Share ideas and activities that you use in your K—grade 6 classroom to stimulate student interest in STEM fields. Submit articles that offer exemplary classroom-tested ideas, rigorous integrated content, interdisciplinary instruction, case studies, or insight into integrating math into STEM curriculum.

Call for Manuscripts: Write for a department: iSTEM: Integrating Science, Technology, and Engineering into the Mathematics Classroom

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 563
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Interdisciplinary Instruction ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Insight Into

Share ideas and activities that you use in your K—grade 6 classroom to stimulate student interest in STEM fields. Submit articles that offer exemplary classroom-tested ideas, rigorous integrated content, interdisciplinary instruction, case studies, or insight into integrating math into STEM curriculum. Manuscripts that include photographs and samples of student work or dialogue are especially encouraged.

Celebrating Earth Day with sustainability

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 516-519
Author(s):  
Amanda Sibley ◽  
Terri L. Kurz
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Level ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Earth Day ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Integrated Sustainability

Earth Day presents an annual opportunity to discuss sustainability with students. This article describes a six-week unit that integrated sustainability and mathematics at the intermediate elementary school level. Students explored a topic and identified solutions that would support preserving resources for the betterment of our planet. The iSTEM (Integrating Science Technology Engineering in Mathematics) authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields STEM in K—grade 6 classrooms.

A STEAM investigation: Making giant strides

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-125
Author(s):  
Karen D. Owen ◽  
Lynn J. Kaiser ◽  
Sarah B. Bush ◽  
Kristin L. Cook
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Urban Elementary School ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Department

In this article, the authors share how a class of fifth-grade students from an urban elementary school channeled their creativity and critical thinking in an engaging STEAM investigation. Contributors to the iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) department share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K–grade 6 classrooms.

Using Weather to Teach Graphing

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-253
Author(s):  
Mi Yeon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
School Students ◽  
Technology Knowledge ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Wind Vane

This multipurpose activity can be used in STEM education with elementary school students to reinforce scientific concepts of such weather components as temperature, precipitation, clouds, and wind by integrating manipulation of online apps (technology), knowledge of graphing and data analysis (mathematics), and creation of a wind vane (engineering). iSTEM: Integrating Science Technology Engineering in the Mathematics authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K—grade 6 classrooms.

Designing an Amusement Park Ride

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 564-566
Author(s):  
Terri L. Kurz ◽  
Rolando Robles
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Proportional Reasoning ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Common Multiple ◽  
Amusement Park ◽  
Least Common Multiple ◽  
Design Processes ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics

iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in these integrated fields in K–grade 6 classrooms. This month, preservice teachers use Polydron® Revolution kits to design and create an amusement park ride that spins. The lesson integrates engineering design processes with mathematics to explore the concepts of proportional reasoning and least common multiple within the context of gears.

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