Curriculum Planning & Writing for Kid’s STEM Program

This project is ideal for university students in pre-service teaching programs who intend to work as teachers in K-12. This project will allow you to gain experience developing curriculum, particularly in the STEM field, with a concentration in the following areas:Coding, computer-aided design, robotics, game development, rocket science, etc.Engineering Design Process aka Design ThinkingSocial Emotional LearningProject-Based LearningStudents should be prepared to:Plan and write lessons and record videos in our lesson plan format for age 5-14 hands-on STEM projects in tech-arts like Scratch Coding, LEGO & Vex robotics, Ozobot, Tinkercad, Minecraft, Roblox rockets and plane building, game design, and other themes.Lessons will be aligned with Common Core State Math and English Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, and will feature the Engineering Design process and interactive group work. Video tutorials must be recorded for each lesson.Each lesson includes a brief lesson plan, a Google Slide deck, and a tutorial video. Lessons will be drafted and finalized on a tight deadline. Responsibilities will include editing and improving existing curriculum. Work can be done remotely with regularly scheduled check in meetings in Zoom.See here for examples of finished content: https://maker-state.org/steam-club/Required Experience/Skills:Must possess strong English writing and communication skillsPassion for creating engaging and mastery-based STEM project lessonsExcellent research, organizational, communication and writing skillsAbility to respond positively and efficiently to criticism and creative directionExperience as an educator in some capacityExperience and confidence in recording videos a plusIf you don’t have experience in at least two of the following, this internship is probably not suited for you:Scratch CodingTinkercad & 3D printingLEGO & Vex roboticsOzobot roboticsMinecraftRobloxmicrocontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pirockets and plane buildingboard/card game designother STEAM themes. Lessons will be aligned with Common Core State Math and English Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, and will feature the Engineering Design process