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Introduction to STEAM for K12
This page is reserved for online publications of research data, articles, and other documents, peer-reviewed or not, as well as any constructive criticism, comments and advice, related to the determination of K-12 age-possible topics in introduction to STEAM, as an instrument for the implementation of the ideas explored in the vision paper titled Proposed Model for a Streamlined, Cohesive, and Optimized K-12 STEM Curriculum with a Focus on Engineering.
Research Conclusion
As could be predicted by "common sense," a careful analysis of the course content as revealed by the college-level textbooks used or suitable to be used has lead to the conclusion that for all practical purposes, all knowledge content required in a college-level introduction to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), to arts and product design, could be taught to elementary school students. Thus, the research on this subject has been completed.
Possible Grade-Level to Introduce this Subject
Grade 1 through the remainder of elementary school years.
Original Research Data Tables
Complete Report
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Textbooks Used as Sources of Data
280 pages long, and used by California State University Los Angeles, East Los Angeles College and many others in the introduction to engineering, science and technology course, Dr. Landis' Studying Engineering A Road Map to a Rewarding Career, 3rd Edition, presents a great deal of valuable information on engineering education, career, professional organizations, and others. For all practical purposes, the entire content of knowledge in this textbook is descriptive and informational, without mathematics-based predictive and computational formulas, or any prior mastery of physics and chemistry concepts or skills for reading the textbook or for completing homework assignments.
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Vaclav Smil's Energy in World History has been used in one of the doctoral level graduate courses that I have taken at the University of Georgia College of Education. This book deals with the discovery and application of different types of energy from prehistory through the Middle Age to the modern society. 292 pages long, It is a descriptive and informational source of reference. This book or books with similar content could be used to teach elementary school students about energy, environment, and sustainable economic growth.
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Invention by Design, by Henry Petroski, also used in one of my doctoral level graduate courses at the University of Georgia College of Education, presents case by case studies of inventions from paper clips to zipper, aluminum can, airplane, computers and numerous others. 230 pages long, this book, or books with similar content, could be used to teach elementary school students about the concept of invention, and train their conceptual design abilities.
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The research on this subject has
been honorably financed by a generous support worth US$500 from Mrs. Cindy Shintze Lee, a Taiwanese-American from the City of Monterey Park, California
本科目的研究成果由台湾裔美国公民李幸子女士荣誉赞助500美元
本科目的研究成果由台湾裔美国公民李幸子女士荣誉赞助500美元
RESEARCH OUTCOMES Navigator:
(1) Engineering Foundation (Introduction to STEAM for K12, Statics for K12, Dynamics for K12, Strength of Materials for K12, Engineering Materials for K12, Statistics& Probabilities for K12, and Engineering Economics for K12);
(2) Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Design for K12, Fluid Mechanics for K12, Aerodynamics for K12, Heat Transfer for K12, Thermodynamics for K12);
(3) Engineering Technology (CADD& Product Design for K12, Manufacturing Processes for K12, Engineering Programming for K12);
(4) Civil Engineering (Introduction to Computerized Civil Engineering Design for K12, Introduction to Global Positioning System & Land Surveying for K12, Introduction to Structural Design for K12);
(5) Electrical Engineering (Introduction to Electrical & Electronics Devices for K12, Introduction to Circuit Analysis & Simulation for K12, Introduction to Robotics & Programming for K12);
(6) Capstone Engineering Design and Research;
(7) Available K12 STEAM Learning Resources;
(8) Mathematics Pre-requisites for Undergraduate Engineering Programs;
(9) Recommended Artistic Skills for STEM Professionals.
(1) Engineering Foundation (Introduction to STEAM for K12, Statics for K12, Dynamics for K12, Strength of Materials for K12, Engineering Materials for K12, Statistics& Probabilities for K12, and Engineering Economics for K12);
(2) Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Design for K12, Fluid Mechanics for K12, Aerodynamics for K12, Heat Transfer for K12, Thermodynamics for K12);
(3) Engineering Technology (CADD& Product Design for K12, Manufacturing Processes for K12, Engineering Programming for K12);
(4) Civil Engineering (Introduction to Computerized Civil Engineering Design for K12, Introduction to Global Positioning System & Land Surveying for K12, Introduction to Structural Design for K12);
(5) Electrical Engineering (Introduction to Electrical & Electronics Devices for K12, Introduction to Circuit Analysis & Simulation for K12, Introduction to Robotics & Programming for K12);
(6) Capstone Engineering Design and Research;
(7) Available K12 STEAM Learning Resources;
(8) Mathematics Pre-requisites for Undergraduate Engineering Programs;
(9) Recommended Artistic Skills for STEM Professionals.
Freedom and opportunities! You will have the right to a high quality K12 science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education!
¡Libertad y oportunitades! ¡Usted va a tener el derecho a una K12 educación de alta calidad en ciencia, tecnología, ingenería, artes y matematica (CTIAM)!
自由和机会!你们将拥有接受高质量的、贯穿幼儿园到中小学阶段的科学、技术、工程、艺术和数学教育的权利!
¡Libertad y oportunitades! ¡Usted va a tener el derecho a una K12 educación de alta calidad en ciencia, tecnología, ingenería, artes y matematica (CTIAM)!
自由和机会!你们将拥有接受高质量的、贯穿幼儿园到中小学阶段的科学、技术、工程、艺术和数学教育的权利!