STEAM Ahead
Chicago Height/ Park Forest, Illinois
Science Technology Engineering Art Math

2020-21 School Year PD 1 (of 7)


Virtual STEAM Ahead 


Participants share their experiences and suggestions for the first month of virtual teaching

Date: October 21, 2020
Audience: K-5 Teachers
STEAM Ahead Consultants: Jenna Sanei, Jerry Stefl, and Patricia Whitehouse
Focus: Patterns
Materials: Oct 21, 2020 Documentation for Virtual Learning Sample responses
Approximate Time: 90 Minutes

Format
Part 1: Questions and Updates

Part 2: Group Discussions

Part 3: Debrief and next steps
Additional Resources
National Core Art Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
Science and Engineering Practices

Part 1: Questions and Updates

Share the agenda for the day. Share CAPE support and discuss the challenges of teaching STEAM Ahead units in a virtual setting.


Part 2: Group Discussions

Share and discuss Mark Bradford’s work and the patterns in the pieces shown.

Part 3: Debrief and Next Steps

Whole group shares their discussion points and how to best move forward in the virtual environment.
2020/10/21 - STEAM Ahead PD 1, Notes




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