Culturally Responsive STEM Instruction
Session 2: May 26th
Part 1: STEM Teaching Tool #47
Part 2: Science Video Case: Distillation
Part 3: Chapter on Sense-Making
Session 1: May 20th
Part 1: STEM Teaching Tool #15
Debrief Padlet
Part 2: Buffalo Population Data Google Doc
Part 2.1: Phenomenon Card Sort Slides
Part 3: MS Science Video & Jamboard for Debrief
Other Resources Mentioned:
- Blindspot
- Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
- Lessons from Plants
- Braiding Sweetgrass & others
Using CER & Models in STEM
Session 2: May 17th
Click HERE to access the Slides.
Part 1: Debrief Models and Modeling article
Part 2: Analyze Modeling Instruction Video Case
Part 3: Read Criteria for Rich Arg Tasks & watch Argumentation Task Video
- examine Argumentation Tasks (lessons)
Part 4: Explore Argumentation Toolkit
Session 1: May 11th
Click HERE to access the Slides.
Quick Read: STEM Teaching Tool #17
Part 1: Evidence Card Sort
- Click HERE to access Card Sort slides
Part 2: Video of supporting argumentation
Video discussion Jamboard
Part 3: Read Models and Modeling
Puyallup School District- Culturally Responsive STEM
Session 2: May 6th
Click HERE to access the Slides
Part 1: Learning in Places
Directions:
- Independently skim the Family Learning Engagements part 1.
- Notice how some of the templates mention different scales of time.
Part 2: Video Case on Identity and Agency
Directions:
- Watch the video below
- How is James’ developing STEM identity being nurtured & supported?
- What culturally relevant strategies do you notice in the planning and delivery of the science learning?
Part 3: STEM Teaching Tool #31
Directions:
- Read the tool independently
- Explore some of the embedded links
- In Breakout Groups- examine the Self Doc Student Work
Bonus Content:
STEM Teaching Tools “Bound” edition
Session 1: May 3rd
Click HERE to access the Slides
Click HERE to read the paragraph on Equity
Part 1: Watch and reflect on a video of elementary science instruction
Directions:
- Watch the video of an elementary classroom below
- What teaching moves are being made that seem to be culturally responsive?
- Jot down notes on a piece of paper as you watch
- In BREAKOUT Groups- visit the Jamboard and share your findings
Part 2: Read a STEM Teaching Tool independently
Directions:
- Read STEM Teaching Tool #15 on How Can We Promote Equity in Science Education?
- Visit the Padlet and add:
- ONE quote/statement that you appreciate
- ONE resource that you want to spend some time digging into
- Any Questions that have emerged for you from the reading
Part 3: Examine a culturally responsive instructional material- Learning in Places
Directions:
- Examine the Why Do Seasons Matter? storyline (unit)
- Think: How is this unit designed? How does this compare with other science units you’ve seen or used?
- Optional Homework: conduct the Neighborhood Walk prior to our Thursday session. Preview the Activity Sheet of the Neighborhood Walk
Puyallup School District- Using Picture Books in STEM on April 22nd
Part 1: We Are Water Protectors (Breakout Groups)
Directions:
- Listen and watch as the book is read
- In breakout groups you will examine some NGSS performance expectations and consider how this book may (or may not) align with the NGSS standards selected
- You will capture your group’s thinking on a Jamboard
- You can revisit the book HERE
- Each Jamboard is numbered so please use the same number as your group. For example, Group 4 would use Jamboard #4
After Reading- JamBoard Link
Part 2: Your Place in the Universe (Independent Work)
Directions:
- You will read the book independently in a document below OR watch the read aloud
- You will then independently examine some text about the Crosscutting Concept of Scale, Proportion, and Quantity
- Then reflect and answer some questions on a Google Document linked below
A. Reading on Slides OR watch video below
B. After reading Pic Book- Google Doc w/ Crosscutting Concept reading & Reflection Questions
Part 3: Dinosaur Lady (Breakout Groups)
Directions:
- You will read the book in your Breakout Group (select a reader OR take turns Or watch the Read Aloud)
- Then you will collaborate to take a formative assessment on fossils using Google Forms
- You will discuss the assessment questions as you work
- Each individual submits their own answers
A. Reading on Slides OR watch Read Aloud Below
B. Formative Assessment via Google Forms (Talk about the items in your group- but submit your own responses)
Part 4: More STEM Picture Books
- Picture Book STEM lesson plans by grade level (Books were purchased for each PSD elementary building a few years ago)
- NSTA Best STEM Trade Books 2020
- Colours of Us 30 Multicultural Children’s Books about Women in STEM
Exit Ticket: Please complete at the end of the workshop