Actions for Integrating Engineering and Science in Your Classroom [electronic resource].

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Integrating Engineering and Science in Your Classroom [electronic resource].

Author
Brunsell, Eric
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Arlington : National Science Teachers Association, 2012.
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1 online resource (438 pages)
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Contents
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Part One: Engineering Design; 1. The Engineering Design Process: Eric Brunsell; 2. Science and Engineering: Two Models of Laboratory Investigation: Jennifer Harkema, James Jadrich, and Crystal Bruxvoort; 3. Using a Cycle to Find Solutions: Students Solve Local Issues With a Four-Step Cycle: Glenn Fay Jr; 4. Building Models to Better Understand the Importance of Cost Versus Safety in Engineering: William Sumrall and Michael Mott; 5. Miniature Sleds, Go, Go, Go!: Engineering Project Teaches Kindergartners Design Technology: Gina A. Sarow, 6. Science and Engineering: Donna R. Sterling7. Elementary Design Challenges: Students Emulate NASA Engineers: Jonathan W. Gerlach; Part Two: Content Area Activities; Life and Environmental Science; 8. Repairing Femoral Fractures: A Model Lesson in Biomaterial Science: Jarred Sakakeeny; 9. Get a Grip!: A Middle School Engineering Challenge: Suzanne A. Olds, Deborah A. Harrell, and Michael E. Valente; 10. A Partnership for Problem-Based Learning: Challenging Students to Consider Open-Ended Problems Involving Gene Therapy: Amanda Lockhart and Joseph Le Doux, 11. Plastics in Our Environment: A Jigsaw Learning Activity: Elaine Hampton, Mary Ann Wallace, Kristan Keele, and Wen-Yee Lee12. Designed By Nature: Exploring Linear and Circular Life Cycles: Sandra Rutherford, Bonnie Wylo, Peggy Liggit, and Susan Santone; 13. The Sport-Utility Vehicle: Debating Fuel-Economy Standards in Thermodynamics: Shannon Mayer; Earth Science; 14. Design Challenges Are "ELL-ementary": English Language Learners Express Understanding Through Language and Actions: Nancy Yocom de Romero, Pat Slater, and Carolyn DeCristofano, 15. Save the Penguins: Teaching the Science of Heat Transfer Through Engineering Design: Christine Schnittka, Randy Bell, and Larry Richards16. Shake, Rattle, and Hopefully Not Fall: Students Explore Earthquakes and Building Design: Adam Maltese; Physical Science; 17. Gravity Racers: Dawn Renee Wilcox, Shannon Roberts, and David Wilcox; 18. The Egg Racer: Jeremy Brown and John Corbin; 19. Engineering for All: Strategies for Helping Students Succeed in the Design Process: Strategies for Helping Students Succeed in the Design Process; 20. Fuel-Cell Drivers Wanted: Todd Clark and Rick Jones, and 21. The Science of Star Wars: Integrating Technology and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Stephanie Thompson22. Catapulting Into Technological Design: Kristen Hammes; 23. Potato Problem Solving: A 5E Activity Addresses Misconceptions About Thermal Insulation: Sarah J. Carrier and Annie Thomas; 24. Nanoscale in Perspective: Elvis H. Cherry, Weijie Lu, and R. P. H. Chang; 25. What's So Big About Being Small?: MaryKay Orgill and Kent J. Crippen; Part Three: After-School Programs; 26. Fueling Interest in Science: An After-School Program Model that Works: Kathleen Koenig and Margaret Hanson
Summary
From the very first day you use them, the design challenges in this compendium will spur your students, too, to jump right in and engage throughout the entire class. The activities reinforce important science content while illustrating a range of STEM skills. The 30 articles have been compiled from NSTA's journals for elementary through high school. Next time you need an engaging STEM activity, you'll be glad you have this collection to help you blend meaningful and memorable experiences into your lessons.
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9781936959631
1936959631
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Description based upon print version of record.
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