STEM Discussion Anchor Charts

Description

***PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ALREADY OWN MY STEM ALL YEAR BUNDLE. IT IS INCLUDED WITHIN THAT PRODUCT.****

These STEM anchor charts are intended to be used as a guiding framework for whole class discussions before and after STEM challenges. One of the keys to full engagement during a STEM challenge is whole class discussion with your students.

This allows time to prime background knowledge, inspire creative thought, and encourage risk taking before challenges begin, and reflect on successes and struggles after challenges are complete. It also allows time to dig deeper into specific science, math, and engineering concepts.

I would suggest gluing the charts onto large poster boards and laminating so that they can be used over and over. You or your students can use a wet erase marker to write responses on each chart during discussions.

Page 2: Sample Photo of anchor chart poster
Pages 3-4: Cover Chart (Glue tab to bottom of Page 3 to create a “Lift the Flap.”)
Page 5: Challenge Chart (Place underneath Cover Chart)
Pages 6-8: Charts for BEFORE challenges (Ideas, Predictions, Constraints)
Pages 9-10: Charts for AFTER challenges (Successes, Challenges)
Page 11: STEM Chart – Record concepts and skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math that were practiced and discussed during the challenge
Page 12: Credits