Why STEM / STEAM? by Wesley Fryer

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Why STEM / STEAM?

An introductory presentation for the March 2015 STEM Institute in São Paulo, Brazil by Dr. Wesley Fryer. Access resources on http://camp.stemseeds.org/home/march2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

WHY STEM?

BY @WFRYER @STEMSEEDS

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CURIOSITY

MATTERS

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TEAMWORK

MATTERS

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MAKE STUFF

STUDENTS LIKE TO

INVENT THE FUTURE

WE NEED TO

COMPLIANCE OVER CREATIVITY

TRADITIONAL SCHOOL VALUES

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STUDENTS NEED TO BE EQUIPPED

TO RESPONSIBLY HANDLE FREEDOM

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

WITH DEADLINES AND MILESTONES IS VITAL

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MAKER & HACKER MINDSET

WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE THE

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ARE INTERDISCIPLINARY

ALL THE WORLD'S PROBLEMS

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NOT "BANKING" EDUCATION

STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED VIA COMPLEX CHALLENGES

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ARE TRULY EDUCATIVE

ONLY EXPERIENCES

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LOVE SCHOOL!

STEM CAN HELP YOUR STUDENTS TO

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WHERE WE ARE DEEP

WE WRITE BEST