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.)
Module 2 Discussion Question: Chapter 3
Saying good-bye can be hard for some children. What experience do you have with helping children cope with separation issues? What advice would you have for a parent who is leaving his or her child in childcare for the first time? What advice would you have for the teacher/caregiver or