2024 Central Coast STEM Expo
Teacher’s Page
NEW Help students develop authentic science investigations to meet
NGSS & boost performance at the STEM Expo:
The Inquiry
Board tool is used to help students select testable questions and gain
a better understand of variables:
· See Video on how Inquiry Boards work
(click here) by SCWIBLES.ucsc.edu
· Worksheets
to make an Inquiry Board (click here) by SCWIBLES.ucsc.edu
·
Sorting Activity (see pages 43-45, click here) from Authentic Science
Investigation in the Classroom, SCIENCE SCOPE, NSTA, Dec. 2015, pp 42-48
(scroll down to “December 2015” for this article and other resources click (click here).
· Worksheets
for Sorting Activity (click here) by SCWIBLES.ucsc.edu
Presentation Format
1. Students will
present over Zoom using a presentation program such as Google Slides,
PowerPoint or some other program/app.
2. They need to show
the Scientific Method or Engineering Process with key topics on individual
slides.
3. They should avoid
overcrowding on individual slides.
4. Click HERE for a possible
layout.
Teacher Alert
1. ALL STUDENTS MUST
COMPLETE BOTH THE PAPER (STEP 3) AND ONLINE REGISTRATIONS (STEP 4). THIS INCLUDES ALL MEMBERS OF A GROUP WORKING
ON ONE PROJECT.
2. WE WILL ONLY ALLOW A
MAXIMUM OF 30 PROJECTS TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR A JUDGING TIME SLOT. EACH SLOT THAT FILLS TO 30 WILL CLOSE &
BE UNAVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECTS.
HAVE STUDENTS REGISTER EARLY TO ASSURE MAXIMUM AVAILABILITY FOR JUDGING
ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
Timeline & Important Dates
1.
Review General Rules and Requirements (STEP 1) with students (we
recommend this be accomplished before February 19).
2.
If students work in teams have them choose partners ASAP then choose a project (STEP 2) (recommend to accomplish before February
19, 2021, if possible).
3.
Print Introduction
and Pre-Registration Pledge pages (STEP 3) and send home with
students for signatures by or before March 5 (NOTE: Have students carefully choose a judging day and time that
works with parents and all team member’s schedules). We recommend signed forms
be returned to teacher by March 12, so you have a few
weeks to check that partner judging times match, and can receive all forms from
home.
4.
To register students, it is best to have students register online
during class after all signed pledge forms are returned (STEP 4 – Registration is closed). Students will need
information from forms to complete the registration; however, students can also
register online at home with parents and team members. This needs to be
completed accurately by the April 23 deadline (We recommend quickly reviewing each student’s entry prior to
allowing them to submit form).
5.
Teachers should keep Pre-Registration
Pledge forms so you can remind students of judging times.
6.
Have students work on project a little each week, and they should
keep a notebook log on weekly/daily progress.
7.
Continue to monitor student project progress so they are completed before
May 14, 2021.
8.
Insure all students have judging date and time recorded in an easy to
find location and parents are reminded of Expo and Agenda.
9.
Notify Mr. Stevens (805-266-6664, e-mail: tkstevens@verizon.net) before
April 23, 2021 if a registered student will not be able to attend the judging.
Invitation to Participate Poster
