STEM – SEALED

July 16, 2021

True STEM and STEAM Integration Tool Kit

A step by step guide for true STE(A)M integration with several exemplars to the design process. This tool kit provides resources to assist in understanding how you can implement STEM in your context. Please begin with the STEM toolkit list and the STEM introductory video when the folder downloads.

July 16, 2021

STEM Engineering Design Template

Modified from NSTA’s Beyond the Egg Drop, this template applies research-based practices to increase student understanding of the learner outcome behind design tasks, while encouraging multiple iterations of prototypes and documenting design improvements throughout the Engineer and Design Cycle. This template is also available in the STEM toolkit, along with examples.

July 16, 2021

Engagement Survey Tool Kit

This tool kit includes a Research-based survey to measure the various facets of engagement, either as a measure of student growth or to measure the effectiveness of an activity or PBL in increasing student engagement. Specifically designed for STEM disciplines, 6-12 but can be modified. The tool kit includes a link to a Google Form for the engagement survey, a presentation explaining the importance and multi-faceted nature of engagement, an introductory video and an instructions document. Please begin with the introductory video when the folder downloads.