Integrating engineering and science in your classroom / edited by Eric Brunsell.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Brunsell, Eric.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching (Elementary).

Science.

Engineering--Study and teaching (Elementary).

Engineering.

Science--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Engineering--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (234 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Arlington, Virginia : NSTA Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

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 NSTAOCOs journals for elementary through high school. Next time you need an engaging STEM activity, youOCOll be glad you have this collection to help you blend meaningful and memorable experiences into your lessons."

Contents:

Intro

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. Sterling

7. 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 Lee

12. 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 Richards

16. 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

21. The Science of Star Wars: Integrating Technology and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Stephanie Thompson

22. 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

27. The Invention Factory: Student Inventions Aid Individuals With Disabilities: Thomas W. Speitel, Neil G. Scott, and Sandy D. Gabrielli

28. Engineering-A-Future for Tomorrow's Young Women: Susan Gore

29. A Model of the INEEL Science and Engineering Expo for Middle Schools: Elda Zounar

30. Engineering in the Classroom: Kathleen Matthew and Stacy Wilson

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-936959-63-1