Candidates create a thematic unit that integrates STEM experiences with literacy, math, or social studies for a grade level of the candidate’s choice. Regardless of the relative emphasis of STEM, literacy, math, or social studies within the unit, appropriate STEM methodologies should be explicitly included (e.g. vocabulary instruction, how/why questioning emphasis, inquiry/discovery learning, science and engineering practices/cross-cutting concepts, etc.). Social justice and equity should also be explicit within the plan (e.g. including phenomena with social justice implications, discussing social justice implications, equitable discourse, historical bias in how scientific discoveries are described, etc.)
WEEK 1
Directions: Below are two discussion questions. Each initial post should be answered separately, be 300–500 words, and must end with a provocative question that will either deepen the conversation or invite suggestions for personal growth. Be sure to cite resources using APA format. DQ 1: In the article from the