{"id":1609,"date":"2018-10-28T21:02:14","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T01:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=1609"},"modified":"2018-10-28T21:02:46","modified_gmt":"2018-10-29T01:02:46","slug":"steam-can-be-used-in-biology-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2018\/10\/steam-can-be-used-in-biology-too\/","title":{"rendered":"STE(A)M Can Be Used in Biology Too!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ftkny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/steam-image-1024x297.jpg?resize=582%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image result for ste(a)m\" width=\"582\" height=\"169\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When people think about biology, most would probably recall sitting in class and trying to memorize parts of the cell or photosynthesis. Not many would say that they remembering designing something cool and being creative. However, this\u00a0<em>can\u00a0<\/em>be the case using STE(A)M!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>STE(A)M\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong> &#8211; Science<br \/>\n<strong>T<\/strong> &#8211; Technology<br \/>\n<strong>E<\/strong> &#8211; Engineering<br \/>\n<strong>A<\/strong> &#8211; Art<br \/>\n<strong>M<\/strong> &#8211; Mathematics<\/p>\n<p>These subject areas can be brought together to help students learn new concepts and be creative when doing so!<\/p>\n<p>But how? One example could be with learning about viruses and how they affect their hosts with the background of already having learned basic genetics and immune response. In case you forgot, here is a quick video about how viruses work.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is a virus? How do viruses work?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7KXHwhTghWI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Engage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To engage the class, the teacher could show information about some of the most deadly and widespread viruses that have plagued our world. Showing images, videos, and data to grab the attention of the students is crucial. You can also connect by using something like Ebola since we have recently dealt with an outbreak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allow students to research a virus of their choice to see what information they can integrate into their own background knowledge about how cells and replication work. Students can work in pairs to bounce ideas off of each other and strive to have a better understanding.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sciencemag.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_main_large\/public\/images\/sn-hepatitis.jpg?resize=361%2C203&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image result for virus\" width=\"361\" height=\"203\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explain:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students can compare and contrast the viruses they researched to the rest of the class via a discussion. From there, students can create a definition of what a virus is and what it means to operate as a virus. After, the teacher can present basic information about viruses such as how they replicate and how they can become a problem for the cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elaborate: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is where the STE(A)M really comes into the lesson.<\/p>\n<p>Students can work in groups to create their own virus. It can be presented as aliens have invaded the Earth and scientists need to design a virus to infect the aliens so that we can regain control (assuming their physiology works similarly). Students can work to address concerns such as how will the virus be introduced into the alien population, how will the virus infect host cells, what parts of the cell will it affect, how will it replicate, how is it transmitted, and what are the symptoms of the virus?<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldartsme.com\/images\/cartoon-alien-clipart-1.jpg?resize=218%2C324\" alt=\"Image result for alien clipart\" width=\"218\" height=\"324\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Students will then create a pitch to the Committee on Earth Protection (aka the whole class) about their idea for the virus. They will need to be creative and address all of the concerns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evaluation:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The evaluation will be the students in groups actually giving the pitch to the class. They will need to explain why their idea will work and how it will work in a creative way. They should not just be reading a powerpoint but actually giving a pitch. The students will vote on which idea they think will work the best to rid the Earth of these aliens. The prize is pride. All groups should be evaluated by the teacher based on a fair rubric.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>STE(A)M ROCKS!!!<\/h2>\n<p>If I were in high school learning about viruses, I would <em><strong>LOVE<\/strong><\/em> to do this activity. It makes sure that you are actually<em> learning t<\/em>he material, but also allows you to be <em>creative<\/em> with not only <em>designing<\/em> the actual virus, but also in <em>creating<\/em> the pitch. I know I would definitely get really into the scenario and want to create the worlds deadliest virus.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Being able to incorporate STE(A)M into lessons in the classroom is extremely important for the success of our students! This can even be applied to Biology!! Check it out! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnMacKenzie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AnnMacKenzie<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/scienceteaching?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#scienceteaching<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EDT431?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EDT431<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NSTA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NSTA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3vuV5jPFKM\">https:\/\/t.co\/3vuV5jPFKM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Margaux Haiber (@margaux_haiber) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/margaux_haiber\/status\/1056711295565811712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 29, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Credit for idea to:\u00a0LaKose, Cody D., &#8220;The inclusion of engineering design into the high school biology curriculum&#8221; (2015). 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