STEM, standards, and strategies for high-quality units

Preface

Using this book : an introduction and guide

Part I, Your leadership for creating STEM units. Introduction ; Introducing a vision for high-quality units ; Establishing a plan of action for high-quality units ; Conclusion

Part II, Making decisions about selecting, adapting, and developing STEM materials. Introduction ; Clarifying and assessing the choices for instructional materials ; Recommendations for selecting and adapting STEM materials ; Conclusion

Part III, Beginning the design of a STEM unit. Introduction ; An initial engagement : preparing a preliminary design ; Exploring the design of a unit ; Conclusion

Part IV, Contemporary ideas for high-quality STEM units. Introduction ; Innovations and STEM education ; How students learn STEM content ; 21st-century skills and STEM units ; STEM practices ; Civil discourse in STEM classrooms ; Conclusion

Part V, Practical recommendations for completing your unit design. Introduction ; Using backward design ; Using an instructional model ; Completing your unit design ; Conclusion

Part VI, Developing a STEM unit. Introduction ; Science and engineering in standards and the curriculum ; Planning, conducting, and communicating investigations ; Principles and processes for curriculum development ; What does a high-quality STEM unit look like in practice? ; Developing your STEM unit ; Conclusion

Part VII, Implementing your STEM unit. Introduction ; Planning lesson study for your STEM unit ; Lesson study : teaching, reviewing, and improving your STEM unit ; Conclusion

Afterword.