Transcript National Science Education Content Standards (Grades 9-12)

Generating Interest in
STEM through Hands-On
Activities
Generating Interest in STEM
through Hands-On Activities
Susan G. Nelson, CMP, CAE
Executive Director,
SeaPerch Program
Current Situation
2004 Engineering Graduates
Percent of Degrees in Science &
Engineering
500,000
70%
450,000
60%
400,000
350,000
50%
300,000
40%
250,000
30%
200,000
150,000
20%
100,000
10%
50,000
0%
0
China
India
United States
Japan
China
Germany
Source: NSF “Science and Engineering Indicators 2010”
United States
One Solution - SeaPerch
• Based on a book
• Curriculum
designed in 2003 by
MIT
• Funded by ONR as
part of the NNRNE
• AUVSI Foundation
manages program
What Is SeaPerch?
SeaPerch is an educational TOOL
SeaPerch is fun and HANDS-ON
SeaPerch is a CURRICULUM
SeaPerch teaches STEM
SeaPerch TRAINS teachers
SeaPerch Focuses on DIVERSITY
SeaPerch can CHANGE kids’ MINDS
SeaPerch is the Navy’s Signature Outreach
Program
SeaPerch can help find the NEXT GENERATION
of STEM Professionals
How
Students learn design and engineering principles by
building an underwater ROV (Sea Perch) and
participating in a SeaPerch Challenge
– Fun, educational, challenging
– Varying levels of sophistication allow broad appeal
– Integrates engineering & technology into the
classroom
– Introduces maritime, robotics, STEM careers into the
classroom
Basic Curriculum
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Ship and Sub Design
Buoyancy
Displacement
Motor Movement
Soldering
Vectors
Circuits and Switches
Ergonomic Design
Depth Measurement
Biological Sampling
Attenuation of Light
National Science Education
Learning Standards
• SeaPerch meets many of the national learning
standards
• Maps to the new Common Core standards
• Visit www.seaperch.org to see how standards map
to you
• Provides a curriculum and activity guide that maps
to standards, provide lesson plans and activities,
and gives teachers suggestions and ideas for
classroom
Delivery Methods
• In-School Curriculum
• After School Programs
• Out-of-School (Scouts, 4H,
Boys & Girls Clubs Sea
Cadets)
• School clubs
• Summer Camps
Kit Components
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PVC Pipe
Wire
Small motors
Film canisters
Wax
Switches
Small Propellers
Circuit Board
components
• Other items
Current Cost
(as of May 2014 - subject to change)
Cost of Kits
• $169 per individual SeaPerch Kits
• $235 per Teacher Tool Kit
Sources of Funding (Ideas)
• School District
• Parents (Lab Fees, Club Fees)
• Grants
• Sponsors
SeaPerch Challenge
Vehicle Performance
• Maneuvering (obstacle
course)
• Recovery
• Advanced Recovery
Innovative Design
• $20 budget for design
enhancement (optional)
Team Presentations
• Student team oral poster
presentation on the design
and engineering process,
lessons learned, teamwork
experience
SeaPerch Mission
Potential Candidates
Awareness
Interest
Awareness
SeaPerch
Robotics, Underwater Robotics, Maritime Engineering
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) Careers
Interest
Pursuit
Formal Curriculum
Informal Programs
Undergraduate Education (STEM)
Masters/ PhD (STEM)
Masters/ PhD (NA/ME)
Pursuit
Public at Large
Candidates
SeaPerch Participation
Education (Apply/ Graduate)
Internships (e.g., CISD)
Grants, Scholarships
Post-doctoral Positions
Careers
Teachers/ Mentors
Students Trained
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4046
2322
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1366
1000
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2007
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2012
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20067
2013
775
3448
6778
2007
2008
2009
8314
8408
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6002
2012
2013
43
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2012
2013
36
24
20
2314
206
50
30
3532
2000
2011
60
40
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4000
2010
Total States
Kits Supplied
10000
11832
919
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2011
2012
2013
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2011
SeaPerch Reach through 2013
• Curriculum
• Provides a ready-made solution to
kits
• Affordable
• Water
• Mentor/Teacher Training
• Navy-Relevant
• Partnership with NDEP and NAVSEA
allows for in-class mentoring and
support for teachers
• Online resource for ordering
materials, gathering metrics,
training teachers/mentors,
providing curriculum and activities
• Customer Service/Tech Support
Program Assessment
• Metrics and Analytics
• Pre and Post Student
Assessments
• Teacher Evaluations
How Can You Help?
• Mentor at a local
school
• Judge or volunteer at a
SeaPerch event
• Purchase SeaPerch
kits for use in your
designated school or
program
• Financial Sponsorship
Questions?
For more info, visit www.seaperch.org
Thank You