[SEMCO] This week in the STEM Ecosystem

[Bridget Burger]

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** Weekly STEM Education Resources
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At the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network, we believe Black Lives Matter and stand in solidarity with those working for freedom, racial equity, equality, and justice. As stated in the MA Board of Higher Education's Equity Agenda (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=a15c3f313e&e=79dee973df) , increasing equitable education outcomes for the traditionally underserved populations in our communities is a strategic priority for our program, but as I reflected on the STEM Network's current initiatives and opportunities, I realized that we can and have to do more.

Over the next several weeks and months I will be working to identify specific needs and opportunities to increase access to and outcomes for the underserved populations in our regional STEM Learning Ecosystem-- with the intention of making meaningful change moving forward. If you are interested to join in this effort, please email me at bburger at capecod.edu.

There is much we can also do to equip ourselves and those we educate with knowledge. This week's resources include websites and webinars available that focus on STEM education, and also those that promote anti-racism and equity. These are difficult and heartbreaking times, but there is also hope-- hope for real and positive change in our systems. Each one of us, both individually and collectively can make a difference, and do our part to create a bright future for this community. Please join us. -Bridget Burger


ONLINE STEM RESOURCES:

Complete list available on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
STEM at Home (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=36ec9caacb&e=79dee973df) page: (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=dce4b96508&e=79dee973df)
This week's highlights-click on the links to view:
* The Conscious Kid (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=afd4aefcf9&e=79dee973df) - featuring books and resources that engage with issues of oppression, make information from academia accessible, and spotlight people doing extraordinary work.
* #Ed Research4 (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=8f26b54f9f&e=79dee973df) SpringValley (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=b002712a3d&e=79dee973df) -Annotated bibliography that addresses the marginalization and treatment of youth of color in our schools
* New York Times (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=d05724db87&e=79dee973df) Anti-racist reading list
* Anti-Racist (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=fb464e4ce5&e=79dee973df)  Resource Guide (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=463884a8de&e=79dee973df) : A tool kit
* Culturally-Responsive Teaching (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=9337430f79&e=79dee973df) : Zaretta Hammond's website for equity-minded educators
* STEM at Home Resource Page (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=2854b03200&e=79dee973df)  from STEM Learning Ecosystems
* STEM NOLA at HOME (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=df7a8a84f1&e=79dee973df) : Our colleagues at the New Orleans STEM NOLA ecosystem have put together great hands-on activities for families and teachers
* Join our Chain Reaction Design Challenge (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=acb345f640&e=79dee973df) -  deadline extended to June 15
* Register NOW for Summer STEM Professional Development: WPI (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=78f13a9ef1&e=79dee973df)  and WADE Institutute (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=6793f928e2&e=79dee973df)

SUMMER 2020 TEACHER-IN-RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Are you a K-12 Cape & Islands STEM educator interested in bringing STEM education to life in your classroom?
Our Teacher-in-Residence program connects K-12 educators with local STEM-rich institutions each summer to immerse in the organization's activities and create robust standards-aligned curriculum units which we publish on our website (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=e05da68552&e=79dee973df) .

Each externship provides a $1,000 stipend to the educator and the opportunity to connect with leading regional STEM institutions by creating a curriculum one or more units they can use with their students. This summer we are pleased to offer two externships that will take place virtually, and will focus on teaching STEM in the remote learning environment. The first externship will be with Woods Hole Sea Grant, and the second will be with MBL: Marine Biological Laboratory. The externships will be open until filled.
For more information, and to apply, visit:: https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=ce0b6842bf&e=79dee973df

STEM Week 2020 planning is on!

Do you have an idea for next year's STEM Week 2020? Would you like to connect with other educators, families, industry or community partners?
Fill out our interest form to get started: Link is here (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=f964faa744&e=79dee973df)


UPCOMING WEBINARS:


** Remote PBL for your students is needed at this time!!
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** By the STEM Happens Network
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What are the Basic Steps to Project Based Learning

In researching PBL’s we have discovered that various authors suggest different steps to a project.  You will find a 5-step approach, a 6-step approach, a 7-step approach, and a 9-step approach as examples.  Here are the links for the different approaches, and then we are giving our recommendations with a project planner and template you can use.

5 steps for sustaining PBL
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6 steps to Project Based Learning
https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=47aeffaf28&e=79dee973df (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=bb386f07da&e=79dee973df)

7 steps PBL
https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=9dd43eb83f&e=79dee973df (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=3c447fc7fc&e=79dee973df)

9 steps PBL
https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=4d4eeb249e&e=79dee973df (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=872f1b907f&e=79dee973df)

Here is an actual PBL from PBL Works on Pandemic.  It is a math project that can be related to all other content areas.  If you click on the link you can sign up for free and get other ideas on the PBL Works website:
https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=29c41c83a6&e=79dee973df (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=e3ffdf17c0&e=79dee973df)



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Our Recommendations for beginning the on-line PBL with your students:
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The Essential Question: This can also be the driving question.  It is essential that once the topic is chosen this question is decided upon.  In the PBL described above the driving question they use is “How can we predict and stop the spread of an infectious disease?
Register today and join us for the next unit on the Integrated STEM (iSTEM) online webinar series for "Review and Reflection of an Integrated STEM Unit Planning Across the Content Areas"  Designed by the STEM Happens Network Wednesday, June 17th, 2020, 3:00PM - 4:00PM EST to look at the various PBL approaches available and see which we recommend for beginning an on-line PBL with your students.

Register TODAY using this link (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=eda6cb0318&e=79dee973df) .
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FREE ASTRONAUT WEBINAR SERIES
What: FREE Astronaut webinar with live Q&A for children ages 8+
When: Tuesday, 9:00am Eastern Time
Where: youtube.com/ISSETSpaceSTEM (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=3b6f70161e&e=79dee973df)
Provided by ISSET (www.isset.org (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=aaced561d4&e=79dee973df) )


Weekly Virtual STEM Meet-ups
at The STEM Education Center at WPI

Join us for a LIVE, interactive, virtual STEM Meet-up where we will share online tools and STEM activity resources. Educators are invited to bring an activity or online tool to share with others, or just attend to get some new ideas. We are all in this together. Let’s share our successes and support each other during this unprecedented educational endeavor.

The meet-up will occur each Thursday from 3pm-4pm while schools are closed and is open to all educators, so feel free to invite others. Click here to join us on Thursday:  V (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=81f0d73ce5&e=79dee973df) irtual Meet-up Link (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=a6a4d883aa&e=79dee973df) .


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Webinars for Teachers from the McAuliffe Center
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To assist with recent challenges in the education community, the McAuliffe Center has curated a number of webinars that anyone can use to enrich our home learning experience and professional development.  Webinar calendar available here. (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=bf55733e11&e=79dee973df)
RESOURCE GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=29b6bcafee&e=79dee973df) .
Make sure to check out their DIY Universe (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=68248522cc&e=79dee973df) and ISS Image of the Week (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=0de58ef12d&e=79dee973df) programs!

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Robot Stories: For students, by students

Please join this interactive virtual series on four consecutive Wednesdays - May 20th, May 27th, June 3rd, and June 10th. Produced by MassTech & MassRobotics the series will showcase four robot industry ‘icons’ right here in Massachusetts, the hub of robotics. For more information, and to register click on the links below.


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June 10, 2020: How to further advance robotics technology with Marc Raibert (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=faeb50b34b&e=79dee973df)

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