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
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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
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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
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Investigate real-world problems or challenges that exist in different STEM fields synthesizing multiple sources of informationFE.1
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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
- a.
Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.FE.3.a
- b.
Explore coding fundamentals and concepts with engaging opportunities and applications.FE.3.b
- c.
Use bioinformatics tools to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present biological data.FE.3.c
- a.
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)
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