Integrating Math and Science through Task Performing Learning Experiences


Presenters: Payton Price and Cindy Donnell - Bluford STEM Academy

Integrating Math and Science through Task Performing Learning Experiences

Objectives

• Understand the importance of integrating math and science
• Review inquire based and problem solving strategies
• Actively engaged in science and math labs

Table Discussion:
Why should science and mathematics be integrated in your classroom?

Animoto Video

Research


If schools do more in terms of integrating mathematics and the sciences, they may impact the lives of their students forever.

Three Golden Rules

• Plan lessons that use two or more science and math skills.
• Make hands-on activities a priority. 
• Make science and math personal.
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/lessonplans/instructor/science1.h...

Common Core Practices in Math and Science

scientific investigations

• A question of interest to the investigator
• Prior knowledge of the subject
• A hypothesis and a process to test the hypothesis
• Gather and analyze data
• Draw conclusions and share

pRoblem solving strategies

• Understand the problem.
• Devise a plan to solve the problem.
• Implement the plan.
• Reflect on the problem.

Two Minute Talk: What are some creative problem solving activities that you use in your classroom?

interactive HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

• Gummy Bear Lab
• The Energy Car
• Balloon Rocket Investigation
• Match Box Cars

Gummy Bear lab

It's your turn!

• Read through the instructions.
• Complete the task. 
• List the science and math applications. 

the energy car

It's your turn!

• Read through the instructions.
• Complete the task. 
• List the science and math applications. 

balloon rocket investigation

It's your turn!

• Read through the instructions.
• Complete the task. 
• List the science and math applications. 

Taking it Home: How were the math and science applications integrated in today's labs?

ticket out the door

Math/Science Lessons

• http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/pres/m-s.html
• http://multiverse.ssl.berkeley.edu/Learning-Resources/Classroom-Lessons
• http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/
• http://www.aimsedu.org/cms/free/free-sample-activities/1.html
• http://siemensscienceday.discoveryeducation.com/activities/hands-on-science...

curriculum Resources

• http://www.corestandards.org/Math/
• http://prezi.com/eyg2kgmb7mmq/integrated-math-science-portfolio/
• http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/stem-resources.html
• http://www.nsf.gov/news/classroom/
• http://www.picse.net/resources/Science_Taking_You_Places.pdf