STEMSS Cruise EL
Teach STEMSS with our Tech-Infused Modules with EL Strategies
Module Itinerary
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Stop 1: Explore climate change, evidence, causes, effects, and solutions, how to support student investigations into climate change, and ideas about being an environmental steward. Then, reflect on what you have learned and post your thoughts.
Stop 2: Explore the STEMSS lesson plan to begin planning your own lesson. You will also learn about the integration of content, using strategies to support EL vocabulary development, technology tools, and assessment.
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Stop 3: Explore STEMSS lessons and learn about the different components that make up an effective lesson. Share what you have learned by thinking about 10 important sentences and collaborating with others.
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Stop 4: Reflect on all that you have learned, then brainstorm activity ideas on climate change and stewardship. Begin thinking about your STEMSS lesson plan idea and what strategy(s) you will include to support your future ELs.
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Ready to get started?
PLEASE NOTE:
Keep in mind this Module is in draft form, and we are looking for your valuable input to help us make it an effective learning tool for teachers. In this Module, we are focusing on the STEMSS lesson plan and 10 important sentences as teaching and learning strategies. One of the changes we will be making is the use of collaborative digital platforms, but for now we are using Google Docs and Slides. We look forward to your feedback!
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Expected Duration of Module: 3-4 hours
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Module Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
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Describe and apply STEMMS pedagogy
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Describe climate change, and ideas about being an environmental steward
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Identify and use appropriate technologies with instruction
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Identify and use effective EL strategies with instruction
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Apply both content and pedagogy in outlining a STEMSS lesson
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Stop 1: From Climate Change to Environmental Stewardship
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Explore the Stop 1
Learning Presentation
Participants will be able to:
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Describe the basics of climate change
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Explain evidence, causes, effects, and solutions of climate change
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Reflect on how to support students’ investigations on climate change
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Share ideas about being an Environmental Steward
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Locate and collaborate with colleagues more resources related to Climate Change
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Stop 2: STEMSS Strategies, Tools and Technologies
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Explore the Stop 2
Learning Presentation
Participants will be able to:
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ldentify key STEMSS lesson plan components
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Define the Ten Important Sentence Strategy
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Locate articles or texts for student use
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Apply the Ten Important Sentences Strategy
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Stop 3: Investigate and Reflect
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Explore the Stop 3
Learning Presentation
Participants will be able to:
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Identify a theme within a choice of texts
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Explain how they will support their students in the use of the Ten Important Sentences strategy
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Describe teaching strategies or concerns to a sometimes challenging topic
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Using social media, reflect and discuss ideas about strategies learned in Stops 2 and 3
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Stop 4: Brainstorm, Collaborate and Create
Explore the Stop 4
Learning Presentation
Participants will be able to:
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Develop new methods of using the Ten Important Sentences strategy
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Formulate a plan for environmental stewardship in the classroom
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Begin thinking out the STEMSS lesson you will develop
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Collaborate with colleagues using technology tools
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Please fill out the completion Google Form
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