EDST 607 Field Based Experiences in STEAM Ed
This field-based course provides candidates with the opportunity to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math within the natural world. Utilizing CT's Natural Resources as an outdoor classroom the concept of "Nature Did it First" will be explored along with collecting, organizing, interpreting and reporting out data, field work protocols and safety requirements, ethical treatment and legal restrictions regarding the collection and release of live organisms, problem solving, inquiry, observation, field equipment use and construction, and application to current environmental issues and concerns. Integration of STEAM principals into identified site-based investigations include: Marine Biology/ Coastal Ecology, Ct Geology, Fresh Water Ecosystem, Forest/Field, Energy Transformers (solar, wind, hydro and waste) and Land Art.
Distribution
Leadership/Literacy