Problem-Resolution Skills

  • 1.

    Investigate real-world problems or challenges requiring the synthesis of multiple sources of informationPR.1

  • 2.

    Use content-specific and precise vocabulary when communicating ideas related to STEM contentPR.2

  • 3.

    Develop collaboration skills in problem solving in order to construct explanations, design solutions, or achieve common goalsPR.3

  • 4.

    Explore and use models of engineering design to develop solutions to engineering problemsPR.4

  • 5.

    Identify and understand technologies needed to develop solutions to problemsPR.5

  • 6.

    Understand and use technology in a responsible and ethical mannerPR.6

  • 7.

    Understand and use appropriate safety procedures for conducting STEM investigationsPR.7

Critical Thinking in Context

  • 1.

    Engage in critical reading and communicating of technical informationCT.1

  • 2.

    Develop claims and use evidence to form argumentsCT.2

  • 3.

    Engage in investigations through science and engineering practices to identify and define global issues, challenges, and real-world problemsCT.3

  • 4.

    Use research data to refine existing questions, problems, models, and arguments and/or to develop new questions, problems, models, and argumentsCT.4

  • 5.

    Discuss grade appropriate systemic methodology (e.g. scientific or engineering design practices, etc.) to investigate global challenges and real-world problemsCT.5

  • 6.

    Analyze the limitations, risks, and impacts of technologyCT.6

Cause and Effect Relationships between STEM Disciplines

  • 1.

    Analyze interdisciplinary connections that exist within the STEM disciplines as appropriate to the grade level to answer complex questions and to investigate/develop solutions to real-world problemsCE.1

  • 2.

    Identify and analyze the impact of emerging global STEM trends and real-world challenges with local, state, national, and international implicationsCE.2

  • 3.

    Explore, develop, test, and refine models used by scientists and engineers to solve problemsCE.3

  • 4.

    Identify community challenges and apply STEM content and practices to construct creative and innovative responses and solutionsCE.4

STEM Fields Exploration

  • 1.

    Investigate real-world problems or challenges that exist in different STEM fields synthesizing multiple sources of informationFE.1

  • 2.

    Analyze career opportunities and occupations that exist in a variety of STEM fieldsFE.2

  • 3.

    Explore how technology is integrated into different career fields and occupationsFE.3

    1. a.

      Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.FE.3.a

    2. b.

      Explore coding fundamentals and concepts with engaging opportunities and applications.FE.3.b

    3. c.

      Use bioinformatics tools to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present biological data.FE.3.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2019
Where can I read the official document?
Tennessee STEM Standards of Practice Framework (K-5)