Teachers Try Science Learning Outcomes Session 1 Value

Teachers Try. Science

Learning Outcomes Session 1 • Value Proposition for Teachers • Know the Teachers Try. Science offering • Understand lesson format and support materials • Understand value of TTS for teachers

Agenda - Session 1 • Value Proposition for Teachers • Review of Teachers Try. Science Strategy • Key features of the website • Review of lesson format and content • Review of newer support resources • Understanding of value to teachers

Teachers Try. Science Strategy - EMEA • Deliver programme by working with strategic partners • Use TTS to support STEM curriculum and skills agenda in your country • Enhance IBM’s engagement and visibility with key stakeholders in in education and government.

Teachers Try. Science Site Features: • Site features ØLesson Plans and linked Resources ØTeaching Strategies ØSTEM Tutorials ØLessons in Practice ØSTEM Voices + AOT THINK series ØCommunity ØKids Try. Science http: //www. teacherstryscience. org/

Teachers Try. Science – A Global Partnership Content partners: A Global Partnership New York Hall of Science teachengineering. org Advisory Committee: Texas Regional Collaboratives Columbia University Foundation School of Engineering (New York) New Jersey Chamber of Commerce My. Science (Australia) King’s College/European Science Education Research Association (England)

Teachers Try. Science Lesson Overview ØDesign-based learning with a focus on environmental science and engineering ØIntegration of a number of STEM disciplines ØReal-world problems and challenges ØSupports development of students ’ 21 st century’ skills ØLinked to teaching strategies, instructional tools and support materials ØAvailable for all year levels

Lesson Plan Format ØSummary Information ØGoals and Prerequisites ØInstructional Objectives ØInstructional Resources ØExtensions ØAssessment and Rubrics ØExternal Resources ØLesson Resources/Support Materials http: //www. teacherstryscience. org/lp/design-challenge-ideal-meal

Teaching Strategies for Effective Practice Ø Asking Good Questions Ø Group Work Ø Assessing Student Interest and Understanding Ø Differentiated Learning ØWhat Is STEM? ØWhat Is Engineering? ØClassroom Setup ØEnglish Language Learners ØCollaborative teaching http: //www. teacherstryscience. org/lp/mini-world-biodomes-engineering-design-project

STEM Tutorials – Content Support for Teachers Provide effective instructional strategies and tutorials. These resources are linked to the lessons on the site so teachers can practice and master new instructional approaches in the classroom. http: //www. teacherstryscience. org/lp/mini-world-biodomes-engineering-designprojecthttp: //www. teacherstryscience. org/lp/build-your-own-robot-arm

Teaching – Modelling Best Practice http: //www. teacherstryscience. org/lp/cradle-grave-product-lifecycles

STEM Voices – Women in Technology http: //www. teacherstryscience. org/stem-voices

Academy of Technology THINK Series - Big Brains

Collaboration – Social Networking

Kids Try. Science A series of science experiments for 8 -16 year olds to encourage student engagement in the STEM subjects. These offline resources offer students the opportunity to extend their exploration of science independently. http: //www. teacherstryscience. org/kids

Learning Outcomes Session 1 • Value Proposition for Teachers • Know the Teachers Try. Science offering • Understand lesson format and support materials • Understand value of site for teachers

Actions from this Session ØExplore TTS site – know 3 -4 lessons in detail ØFamiliarise yourself with the secondary school science curriculum - key topics and skill focus ØSet meetings to introduce TTS to potential partner organisations

Upcoming Enablement - Teachers Try Science ØThursday 23/1 MEA Session 1 Site content ØMonday 27/1 EUR Session 2 TTS Implementation ØWednesday 29/1 MEA Session 2 TTS Implementation