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.

Unearthing the Mathematics

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 438-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Hunter ◽  
Richard Cox ◽  
Sarah B. Bush ◽  
Kristin Leigh Cook ◽  
Jeffrey Jamner
Keyword(s):  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Rural School ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Department

Fourth graders from a rural school in the midwest donned their paleontologist hats to meaningfully engage in reasoning mathematically about scale and work with measurement. 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.

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.

A critical focus on the M in STEAM

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah B. Bush ◽  
Richard Cox ◽  
Kristin Leigh Cook
Keyword(s):  
Design Thinking ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
School Project ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Department

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. The authentic STEAM project described here was born of a critical need of one child in the community. Using the Design Thinking framework, a class of fourth graders embarked on what was arguably the most meaningful school project of their lives. We place an explicit focus on the M in STEAM.

Understanding Standard Units of Measure

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 500-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Orona ◽  
Vinson Carter ◽  
Heather Kindall
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Concept ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Grade Classroom ◽  
Mathematics Department

This article applies STEM in a second-grade classroom by connecting literature and focusing on the mathematical concept of standard units of measure. 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.

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 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.

Encouraging Optimization of Energy

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 560-564
Author(s):  
Jorge Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Winning Strategies ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Department

This article encourages optimization skills and development of winning strategies in grades 3–6 students via some game-based activities with dots and lines. Contributors to the iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, and Engineering in 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 Community Events to Enliven STEM Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 376-379
Author(s):  
Michelle Daml
Keyword(s):  
Stem Education ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Many ◽  
Mathematics Department

This article explores the many ways in which teachers can easily use STEM topics to incorporate local community events into their lessons. 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.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Ice breaking terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa Kelas V SD Negeri 10 Manurunge Kecamatan Tanete Riattang Kabupaten Bone

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 204
Author(s):  
Rosmalah Rosmalah ◽  
Hasdiana Hasdiana ◽  
Satriani Satriani
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Learning Interest

The problem in this study is the low interest in learning of fifth grade students at SDN 10 Manurunge, Tanete Riattang, Bone District. The formulation of the problem in this study is how the description of Student Interest in Class V of the 10th Elementary School Manurunge Tanete Riattang, Bone District and whether there is a significant influence on the application of Ice breaking on student learning interest. The purpose of this study was to describe the interest in learning for fifth grade students at SDN 10 Manurunge Tanete Riattang sub-district, Bone Regency, then to find out the picture of students' learning interest after applying ice breaking to fifth grade students at Manurunge 10 Public Elementary School, and to determine the effect of ice breaking towards student learning interest. The research approach is a quantitative approach. This type of research is quasi-experimental research in the form of a non-equivalent control group design. There are two research variables namely the independent variable (ice breaking) and the dependent variable (learning interest). The total population is 96 students. The research sample was selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques in this study used a questionnaire and documentation. Data was collected by giving Pre-test and Post-test and analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Based on the analysis results obtained sig. (2 tailed) 0,000 <0.05 which means that there are significant differences in the average student interest in learning, so it can be concluded that ice breaking has a significant effect on student interest in learning. 

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MELALUI MODEL AUDITORY, INTELLEKTUALY, REPATITION (AIR) BERBANTUAN KOMIK IPA DI SEKOLAH DASAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-126
Author(s):  
Yunita Sari ◽  
Zulela MS ◽  
Vina Iasha ◽  
Jeane Kalengkongan
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Auditory Learning ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Normalized Gain

This study aims to improve critical thinking skills by using Auditory, Intellectually, Repatition (AIR) learning models assisted by science comics. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR). The subjects of the research were the fifth grade students of Beji 03 Public Elementary School, totaling 27 students. Data collection techniques include tests in the form of evaluation questions and non-test techniques, using observation. Data analysis of critical thinking skills using evaluation questions. To calculate the increase in students using a normalized Gain test. The results obtained by students' critical thinking skills, in the first cycle completeness of 40.74% and the average achieved by 58.96 then in the second cycle the completeness of students increased to 85.18% and the average achieved to be 73.70 it can be concluded that the use of the Auditory learning model, Intellectually, Repatition (AIR) assisted by science comics can improve the critical thinking skills of fifth grade students of Beji 03 Elementary School.

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