This essay will discuss how schools can incorporate community involvement, especially from the parents at home, to promote STEM in middle school and in their classrooms. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are core subjects integrated into the Middle Years Program (MYP) for IBO as part of the inquiry process which focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Making provisions for their educational needs are important, and creating open channels of communication to support the students at home is imperative.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Mathematics and Assessment Criteria for MYP
- Criterion A Knowing and Understanding Knowledge
- Criterion B-Investigating Patterns
- Criterion C-Communicating
- Criterion D-Applying Mathematics in Real-Life Contexts
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explore the integration of community involvement, particularly from parents, in promoting STEM education within middle schools. It focuses on a specific project: building and maintaining a greenhouse for sustainable, organic fruit and vegetable production. The project serves as a platform for applying STEM concepts, promoting healthy habits, and fostering collaboration between students and their families.
- Community involvement in STEM education
- Integrating STEM concepts into real-world projects
- Promoting sustainability and healthy habits
- The role of assessment criteria in STEM education
- The importance of collaboration between schools and families
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The essay introduces the concept of community involvement in STEM education and outlines the focus on a greenhouse project for middle school students.
- Mathematics and Assessment Criteria for MYP: This section delves into the assessment criteria for mathematics in the MYP program, specifically focusing on the four main criteria: Knowing and Understanding Knowledge, Investigating Patterns, Communicating, and Applying Mathematics in Real-Life Contexts.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this essay include community involvement, STEM education, sustainability, greenhouse project, assessment criteria, Middle Years Programme (MYP), mathematics, and parental engagement.
- Quote paper
- Mario Maxwell Müller (Author), 2022, Community Involvement for STEM in Middle School Classrooms, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1284315
