STEM Concepts

● Students can argue why being STEM literate is essential in today’s society.

● Students narrate how to effectively communicate using STEM concepts. Language Functions & Features:

■ Generalized nouns to introduce a topic and/or entity ■ Opening statements to identify the type of information

■ Verbs to defne career pathways or attributes (eg. have, be, belong to, consist of) ■ Expanded noun groups to defne key concepts, add details or classify information ■ Reporting devices to acknowledge outside sources and integrate information into the report as in saying verbs and direct quotes ■ Technical word choices to defne and classify entities ■ Adjectives and adverbs to answer questions about quantity, size, shape, manner ( descriptions) Differentiation in Action Skill Building Science Literacy 1. Inquiry-Based Learning:

● Encourage students to ask questions, design experiments, and explore scientifc phenomena through hands-on activities. ● Use the scientifc method to guide students in formulating hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing data.

2. Cross-Disciplinary Projects:

● Integrate science with other STEM felds in projects, such as designing an eco-friendly product that requires an understanding of biology, chemistry, and environmental science. ● Encourage students to explore how scientifc advances can lead to technological innovations and engineering solutions.

3. Real-World Applications:

● Use case studies and current events to show how scientifc knowledge is applied in real-world scenarios. ● Invite guest speakers from scientifc felds to discuss their work and its impact on society.

Technology Literacy

Hands-On Technology Projects:

● Engage students in building and programming projects, such as creating