Phil Hampton, my partner in STEM crime and I were discussing the idea of an early STEM E2E. Phil suggested taking a section of our capstone idea and building it out into an E2E presentation. If this intrigues you and you want to partner let us know!
Idea: Create a real time KWL (Know – Want to Know – Learn) experience using NGSSĀ topics and state early learning standards with a focus on developing integrated PK – grade 2 learning progression. What would it look like for children ages 3 – 7 years to be engaged in learning about force and interaction? What are the skills and knowledge needed? What strategies can teachers engage in to support each age group? What are the natural phenomena or design problems that can be identified in a classroom to support investigations? And this is only the beginning…