Event Title
The 2020 STEMulus is Here! Cross-curricular Teaching STEM and Social Studies Education
Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
STEM education has enjoyed a central focus in 21st century K-12 education. However, grounding STEM in social studies may enhance learning potential and practical application of both curricula. Lack of teacher awareness of curricula connections makes it challenging to tell the full story of humans and hinders transference of knowledge and skills to new learning experiences. This session explores how the social science and STEM disciplines strengthen the development of foundational, interdisciplinary schemas that have the potential for richer, more extensive learning experiences. Limited teacher knowledge and awareness of curricula connections can impede identifying relevant linkages across content areas.
Keywords
STEM, Social Studies, Education
Persistent Identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/2964
The 2020 STEMulus is Here! Cross-curricular Teaching STEM and Social Studies Education
STEM education has enjoyed a central focus in 21st century K-12 education. However, grounding STEM in social studies may enhance learning potential and practical application of both curricula. Lack of teacher awareness of curricula connections makes it challenging to tell the full story of humans and hinders transference of knowledge and skills to new learning experiences. This session explores how the social science and STEM disciplines strengthen the development of foundational, interdisciplinary schemas that have the potential for richer, more extensive learning experiences. Limited teacher knowledge and awareness of curricula connections can impede identifying relevant linkages across content areas.