STEM in the Classroom - 5/5/15 Webinar

1. STEM in the Classroom
Steve Virkstis – Teacher at Comstock Park High School
Ebiri Nkugba – STEM Consultant at Kent ISD

2. STEM in The Classroom
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3. STEM in The Classroom
Ebiri Nkugba
● STEM Consultant- Kent ISD- 2 years
● Avionics Instructor- KCTC- 2 years
● Adjunct Aviation Professor- 2 years
● Airport Operations Manager FedEx- 10 years
● Industry Certifications: AET, CFI, A&P, FOE
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Steve Virkstis
● BS Chemistry, History, MEd 2nd Ed, MS Geosciences
● 13 years as a R&D chemist
● 5 years at GR Catholic Central HS
● Last 18 years Comstock Park HS
● Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physical Science, Honors Physical
Science, US History

4. STEM in The Classroom
• STEM def.
• Lesson Overview
• Student Perceptions
• Teacher Perceptions
• Closing
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5. What we mean when we say STEM
STEM education is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to
solve complex, real-world problems. Employers of STEM-related jobs in Michigan and
nationwide are challenged to meet the talent requirements needed to stay competitive
globally.
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6. What business leaders mean when they say STEM
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7. Lesson Overview
• Classroom Activity
• Power Data
• UAV Data collection
• AUV/ ArcGIS Activity
• Procedure
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8. Student Perceptions
This activity lasted a couple of weeks and was very different in what the students were
used to. The compilation and applying the data to different scenarios was challenging
for the students. This lesson was completely different from anything I have done. Lead
the students through each step.
SNN Article: http://www.schoolnewsnetwork.org/index.php/2014-15/sudents-pilot-use-tiny-
aircraft-science-tool/
Example UAV flight video
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9. Student Work Example
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10. • The STEM consultants were invaluable with the use of the UAV, satellite data and ArcGIS
mapping. Temperature and light probes are needed-use of Vernier products.
• Standards HS-PS4-1.2.3.4.5. along with the Engineering, Technology and Applications
• Already had a light intensity lab activity
• Data and information were collected by the student, data changed as the day progressed
• Lesson was current and applied varied technology
• Lesson itself was part assessment, part activity
• Took too long 1st time doing this activity
• Found out the GoPro camera need an IR lens, cellophane filters do not work very well.
• Prep time was extensive – some things changed as we went through the lesson.
Teacher Perceptions
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STEM in The Classroom
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14. STEM in The Classroom
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15. STEM in the Classroom
Steve Virkstis – Teacher at Comstock Park High School
Ebiri Nkugba – STEM Consultant at Kent ISD
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