Brief Description
This multiyear project provided sustained professional development for middle-grades mathematics and science teachers in all of the middle schools in Citrus County, Florida. The project involved integration of mathematics and science through mathematical modeling using computer software (i.e., Excel, GeoGebra) and focused on the topic of water resource management.
Support
This project was supported by a grant from the Helios Education Foundation.
Key Personnel
Robert C. Schoen, Ph. D.; Laura Lang, Ph. D.; Steven Blumsack, Ph. D.; Jeff Chanton, Ph. D.; Rachel Wilson, Amanda Tazaz, Ph. D.
Timeline
2011–2013
Tazaz, A., King, L., Dyehouse, M., Schoen, R., Wilson, R., Blumsack, S., & Green, C. (2013). Planning for a Rainy Day: A Lesson Study Model Eliciting Activity Toolkit. Tallahassee, FL: Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University. https://doi.org/ 10.17125/fsu.1517867082
Schoen, R. C., & LaVenia, M. (2013). Integrating STEM: Mathematics, science, and computing–FSU Final Report (Final project report). Helios Education Foundation.
Tazaz, A. M., Wilson, R. M., Schoen, R. C., Blumsack, S., King, L., & Dyehouse, M. (2014, May). Rain, Rain, Go Away! Stormwater MEA Toolkit. Presented at the FCR-STEM Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Tazaz, A. M., Wilson, R. M., Schoen, R. C., Blumsack, S., King, L., & Dyehouse, M. (2013, December). Utilizing Model Eliciting Activities (MEA’s) to engage middle school teachers and students in storm water management practices to mitigate human impacts of land development. Presented at the American Geophysical Union Annual Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA. http://abstractsearch.agu.org/meetings/2013/FM/ED11D-05.html
Lang, L. B., Schoen, R. C., Hannett, B., Wolfertz, H., Beagan, J., Davenport, L., & Downes, S. (2012, December). Using lesson study to investigate a challenging topic: Fractions. Presented at the FCR-STEM Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
Blumsack, S. & Schoen, R. C. (2013, April). Predator-prey models meet the Common Core Standards. . Presented at the NCTM annual meeting, Denver, CO.
Tazaz, A., Wilson, R. M., Schoen, R. C., Blumsack, S., King, L., & Dyehouse, M. (2013, December). Utilizing model-eliciting activities (MEA’s) to engage middle school teachers and students in stormwater management practices to mitigate human impacts on land development. . Presented at the annual Fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA.
Schoen, R. C., Wilson, R., Tazaz, A., Blumsack, S., & King, L. (2012, December). Integrating math and science through unit conversions. . Presented at the annual FCR-STEM Conference, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Lang, L. B., Schoen, R. C., Hannett, B., Wolfertz, H., Beagan, J., Davenport, L., & Downes, S. (2012, December). Using lesson study to investigate a challenging topic: Fractions. . Presented at the FCR-STEM Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
Martone, R., Hill-Russ, K., King, L., Tazaz, A. M., Dyehouse, M., & Schoen, R. C. (2012, December). Utilizing model-eliciting activities to merge science, engineering, mathematics, and English language arts. Presented at the FCR-STEM Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
Schoen, R. C., Hannett, B., Wolfertz, H., Davenport, L., Downes, S., Allan, T., & Gaskins, A. (2012, October). Increasing students’ competence and confidence in fractions: A lesson study approach. Presented at the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
Schoen, R. C., Wilson, R. M., Tazaz, A. M., Blumsack, S., & King, L. (2012, December). Integrating math and science through unit conversions. Presented at the FCR-STEM Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.