STEM Project-Based Learning An Integrated Science, Technology, Engin

This second edition of Project-Based Learning (PBL) presents an original approach to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) centric PBL. We define PBL as an “ill-defined task with a well-defined outcome,” which is consistent with our engi

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STEM Project-Based Learning An Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Approach

Second Edition

Edited by Robert M. Capraro Texas A&M University, USA Mary Margaret Capraro Texas A&M University, USA and James R. Morgan Texas A&M University, USA

SENSE PUBLISHERS ROTTERDAM / BOSTON / TAIPEI

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ISBN 978-94-6209-141-2 (paperback) ISBN 978-94-6209-143-6 (e-book)

Published by: Sense Publishers, P.O. Box 21858, 3001 AW Rotterdam, The Netherlands https://www.sensepublishers.com/

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SPECIAL THANKS The Aggie STEM Team thanks all the teachers, students, and administrators, without whom this project would never have been completed. Among those schools that deserve mention are A.J. Moore Academy, W. C. Akins HS STEM Academy, Harmony STEM Academies in Houston, Dallas, Grand Prairie, and San Antonio, Energized for STEM Academy in Houston, and Rapoport Academy in Waco. Noteworthy districts include Dallas Independent School District, Harmony Public Schools and Waco Independent School District with whom we have had long-term relationships. And it is without reservation, that without exceptional administrative support and leadership, STEM education would struggle. Therefore, Dr. Lois Bullock, Dr. Kadir Almus, Dr. Royce Avery, Mr. Juan Gonzalez, Dr. Angela Reiher, and Dr. Soner Tarim stand out as STEM leaders and innovators who foster and nurture STEM under their administrative leadership.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

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Chapter 1 Why PBL? Why STEM? Why Now? An Introduction to STEM Project-Based Learning: An Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Approach Robert M. Capraro and Scott W. Slough Chapter 2 From the Project Method to STEM Project-Based Learning: The Historical Context Lynn M. Burlbaw, Mark J. Ortwein and J. Kelton Williams

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Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework for the Design of STEM Project-Based Learning Scott W. Slough and John O. Milam

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Chapter 4 Engineering Better Projects James R. Morgan, April M. Moon and Luciana R. Barroso

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Chapter 5 W3 of STEM Project-Based Learning Serkan Özel

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Chapter 6 Interdisciplinary STEM Project-Based Learning Mary Margaret Capraro and Meredith Jones

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Chapter 7 STEM Project-Based Learning: Specialized Form of Inquiry-Based Learning Alpaslan Sahin

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Chapter 8 Technology in STEM Project-Based Learning Ozcan Erkan Akgun

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Chapter 9 Affordances of Virtual Worlds to Support STEM Project-Based Learning Trina Davis

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Chapter 10 STEM Project-Based Learning and Teaching for Ex