STEM+Ag Career Pathway Curriculum and Activities Session Resources: https://engineering.mnsu.edu/stemag-career-pathway-curriculum-conference-session-resources/ Melissa Huppert, Ph.D. Judy Barka Director of Program Development and Evaluation AgCentric Assistant Director Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence Minnesota State Agricultural Center of Excellence
Introductions • Name • School and City • Grade • Content Area • Interest in STEM+Ag (or reason for attending session)
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Highlights • FREE curriculum STEM+Ag Career Pathways – for 6th-8th and scalable to 9th-12th grade. • Utilizing the Experiential Learning Model • Appropriate for in and out of the classroom • A great fit for science teachers, CTE teachers, and youth-serving organizations. • Framed by the Agricultural Career Pathway Wheel
The STEM+Ag Career Pathways Curriculum focuses on exploring student interest in STEM within the context of careers in agricultural industries. Agricultural Career Pathways https://agcentric.org/what-we-do/career-planning/career-pathways/
Review of Curriculum UNITS AND ACTIVITIES Career Pathway Unit Sample Career Explored Activity Reflection Agribusiness Systems Product Research & Don’t Tread on Me Post Your Thoughts! Development Animal Systems Animal Husbandry Caring for Critters Agree or Disagree Biotechnology Systems Biochemist Alt-Fuels-R-Us Rolling Reflection Environmental Systems Hazardous Materials Toxic Truck Tip Over Story Circle Removal Food Products and Packaging Engineer Savin’ S’mores A Storyline Processing Systems Natural Resources Systems Community Development Dreamland Bigger Picture Plant Systems Soil Scientist Contamination Investigation Journaling Power, Structure, and Hydraulics Engineer Heavy Lifters Pass the Chicken! Technology All Systems STEM+Ag Career Finding Your Dream Job Make Your Own Business Exploration
Review of Curriculum UNIT OVERVIEW • • Broad Learning Goals Upscaling for Grades 9-12 • • Career Pathway Overview Activity Extensions • • Sample Job Titles Reflection Activity • • Career Exploration Activity Next Generation Science Standards – – 6 th – 8 th Grade Overview – – 9 th – 12 th Grade Time – • Materials Minnesota Science Standards (2019) – Preparations & Instructions
Savin’ S’mores: Activity Overview You are a Packaging Engineer! Challenge : Your team of Packaging Engineers needs to design, build, and test packages to protect s’mores as they are transported to the store and ultimately into the consumer’s stomach!
Savin’ S’mores: Supplies ACTIVITY SUPPLIES • • 1-2 Large Marshmallows As needed: • – Masking tape 2-3 Graham Crackers • – Stapler with staples 1 Hershey Chocolate Bar • – Lightweight cardboard cut into a Scissors • couple 3”x 4” pieces Pie Dish or similar sized waterproof – Heavyweight cardboard cut into container filled 3/4 full with water • a couple 3”x4” pieces Paper towels or towel (for clean up – 6” x 4” pieces of aluminum foil, if needed) • wax paper, and plastic wrap Hair blow dryer – 1 Small foam plate cut in half • Tongs or Pencil – Toothpicks • Measuring tape
Activity Guidelines • Part 1: Research | Identify and discuss conditions and events packaged food goes through before getting to the consumer. • Part 2: Development | Build a prototype packaging around your s’more that will be tested to see how it withstands against various conditions and events. Do the activity! (You will now be assigned to a breakout room.)
Team Showcase Teams will take turns… • Testing – Drop Test (3’ and 6’) – Heat Test (Blow drier on high for 30 seconds) – Water Test (Submersion) • Unpackaging
Reflection Activity: A Storyline • Develop a story about your s’more and the adventure it goes on. • Consider: – Production Process – Packaging Process – Consumer Process – Careers/professionals that were part of that adventure.
Educator Discussion (Breakout Rooms) • Share with the small group your interest in STEM and/or agriculture. • Discuss the following questions and be prepared to report back to the full group: 1. How do you see yourself being able to use this curriculum or select lessons in your classroom setting? 2. What supporting resources or training do you feel you would need to successfully implement this curriculum? 3. How could you implement these lessons or activities in a virtual or distance setting?
MAELC Teacher Grants and Scholarships Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council Sarah Dornink, Executive Director MN Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) 146 Ruttan Hall 1994 Buford Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 (612) 624-6249 tesm0010@umn.edu
Centers of Excellence Teacher Training Institute – VIRTUAL! • Ready to implement activities and resources. • Guidance for virtual and distance learning settings. • Topics from Transportation to Health Care and Agriculture to Engineering. • First and Third Wednesday of Every Month from Sept. 16 to Dec. 2. • Learn more at https://engineering.mnsu.edu/teacher-training- institute/
Summary • Free STEM+Ag Curriculum – Learn how to download at https://engineering.mnsu.edu/stemag- career-pathway-curriculum-conference-session-resources/ • Request printed, spiral bound copy for minimal fee by emailing engineering@mnsu.edu • Visit other Centers of Excellence for more resources and connections for your classroom! https://www.minnstate.edu/coe/index.html
Thank You for attending! Melissa A. Huppert, PhD Judy Barka Director of Program Development and AgCentric Assistant Director Evaluation Northern Agricultural Center of Engineering Center of Excellence Excellence Melissa.Huppert@mnsu.edu Judy.barka@clcmn.edu 507-508-2987 320-221-0219 Engineering.mnsu.edu www.agcentric.org
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