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The science and applications of light, lasers and optics is fascinating, and rapidly expanding - so it makes sense that lasers are showing up in classrooms more frequently. While students need little convincing that working with lasers is fun and exciting, teachers, administrators and parents may very well have safety concerns about putting real lasers in the hands of students.
This clear, and easy to follow curriculum guide for grades 7-12 takes a unique approach to teaching and learning about laser safety. Through four content rich lessons and a capstone project, Bringing STEM to Light leverages the inherently interdisciplinary nature of both safety and Lasers to delve into the science, technology, engineering and math concepts, behind safety rules.
Each of the lessons contains activities, demonstrations and supplemental content that invites students to critically engage the how and why of laser safety rather than memorize a set of rules. In addition, the guide contains a formative assessment rubric for gauging student progress from concrete to abstract understanding and clearly outlines how each lesson and activity scaffolds student learning.
DETAILS
Curriculum Guide
Grade Levels: 7-12
Paperback
Pages: 115
Dimensions
Published By: LASER Classroom
Publication Date : 02/13
ISBN: 978-0578099101
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Committed to furthering the improvement of science education, mechanical and aerospace engineer Yvonne Ng, left industry more than a decade ago to get involved in St. Catherine University’s groundbreaking Science, Technology, Engineering and Math initiatives. There, she played a key role in developing the University’s interdisciplinary STEM curriculum which offers graduate certificates in STEM for both traditional and Montessori teachers – the first program of its kind in the nation. Today, Yvonne serves as the Interim Executive Director of St. Catherine University’s National Center for STEM Elementary Education.
In 2011, Ng founded Engineer’s Playground to help make engineering accessible to a wider audience of students. Engineer’s Playground offers STEM instructors resources, advice, and lesson plans. Engineering for the Uninitiated: Discover If Engineering Is Right for Your Child is the first in a series resources designed to help adults encourage young engineers.
