2016 Conference
STEM/STEAM:Straight from the Students
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Grade Level: 6-12
Standards: NGSS, CCSS, and Instructional Strategies
Presentation Type: Lecture/Discussion
Standards: NGSS, CCSS, and Instructional Strategies
Presentation Type: Lecture/Discussion
What do I want my students be able to do? versus What do I want my students to know? Students, especially those who attend urban schools, often miss the importance of a subject or lesson a teacher is trying to convey. As a result, teachers often resort to activities that are entertaining, but not necessarily effective in promoting education. Our team will discuss the much-needed teacher preparation towards the understanding that STEM/STEAM is a mindset and not a subject we teach. Every activity and project must be connected to performance expectations, skills, content-specific knowledge and learning standards. Most of the information that will be provided are student reflections on what students think work best for them, thus the presentation is called “STEM/STEAM – Straight from the Students.”
About Alan Rivera and his students:
Though I am registered as the lead presenter, presenting with me are a panel of bright and intelligent students whom I had the privilege to collaborate with. All eight (8) students become part of the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #4 "The Mighty Ants" program. The Mighty Ants program is Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #4 (ACRMA#4) STEAM program dedicated to preparing students for their participation in conferences and competitions. Marisol Chavez, Nataly Lopez, Mia Flores, Sharon Valadez, Sherlyn Flores and Michelle Flores are 9th graders from various Alliance College Ready High Schools. Jilari Hernandez is a 10th grader at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology High School. Jannet Corrales is an 8th grader at Alliance College Ready Middle Academy #4.
Though I am registered as the lead presenter, presenting with me are a panel of bright and intelligent students whom I had the privilege to collaborate with. All eight (8) students become part of the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #4 "The Mighty Ants" program. The Mighty Ants program is Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #4 (ACRMA#4) STEAM program dedicated to preparing students for their participation in conferences and competitions. Marisol Chavez, Nataly Lopez, Mia Flores, Sharon Valadez, Sherlyn Flores and Michelle Flores are 9th graders from various Alliance College Ready High Schools. Jilari Hernandez is a 10th grader at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology High School. Jannet Corrales is an 8th grader at Alliance College Ready Middle Academy #4.
