RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE
Demystifying STEM
An introduction to the WHAT and WHY behind STEM.
Course Overview
Demystifying STEM was the first Knowledge Bloc in this series. If you completed that Bloc, you now have a strong foundation in what STEM. This next Bloc builds on that foundation by shifting from understanding to action, taking a deeper dive into how educators can use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address real world problems in their local community.
This knowledge bloc recaps the importance of STEM that integrates real world problem solving via project based learning approach. It then takes educators through a deeper dive of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), detailing the what and why of this framework.
Participants will examine the SDGs further in their own local context as well as examine successful examples of SDG projects, before creating their own template for units that incorporate what they have learned.
The pod is primarily designed for educators with a good understanding of STEM who are ready to begin boosting the success of their STEM programs with a project based learning approach.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Recall the basic elements of STEM and their relationship to project-based learning.
- Identify practical ways to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into STEM projects through real-world examples.
- Evaluate examples of the SDGs being used to support local projects, identifying best practices for effective implementation.
- Examine your local community and context through the lens of the seventeen SDGs to identify opportunities for supporting a STEM project.
- Design an introductory project-based learning roadmap that connects your STEM goals to an SDG-driven project with the potential to benefit your local community.
Secondary Learning Objectives
- Expand your knowledge of STEM pedagogy to better support and collaborate with your peers.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of STEM in achieving your school or organization’s key goals, including its impact on and connections to your local community.
How do I Sustain STEM?
We’re here to get results and we know you are too. Here’s the best way for each of us to get there:
- Engage Fully – Jump into each section, starting with the overview and moving through the activities, quizzes, and deeper thinking exercises. Press “NEXT” at the bottom when you are done with the section!
- Stay Curious – Approach each activity with an open mind, and look for new ideas you can bring back to others!
As you explore this Knowledge Bloc, remember that learning is a journey. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to see where it takes you!
Stay tuned for more Knowledge Blocs and additional resources designed to enhance your creativity and critical thinking journey in the classroom— press NEXT to continue!
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