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.)
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In this assignment, you will apply what you’ve learned about the role of research in social work practice. You will identify a social problem or practice issue that you care about and demonstrate how research supports ethical, evidence-informed approaches to addressing it. Instructions Write a 3–page paper that uses the