Computer Science and Digital Technology Research Projects for STEM and Sub Plans
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Description
Are you looking for independent research projects for your computer science or digital technology class? Maybe you want to incorporate more reading and writing in your STEM class? Introduce your students to real-world applications and emerging technology with these low-prep research projects.
Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft argumentative or explanatory essays using the CER format.
Students begin each project by gathering evidence from a video and an article. The sources introduce students to real-world technology applications and STEM careers. Then students create a claim in response to the provided prompt and gather evidence to support their claim. This information is compiled in an easy-to-use graphic organizer. Finally, students outline their ideas and produce an essay to justify their position on the provided topic.
The research projects are independent and low-prep. They can be used for teacher-led lessons, but these resources also make great distance learning activities, ELA and STEM cross-curricular projects, computer science or digital technology sub plans, holiday break packets, or extra credit assignments. Grab this resource today to save your planning and prep time, while knowing your students will be engaged and inspired while learning about real-world science!
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What’s included in the STEM research project bundle?
- 3D Printing Research Project - Introduce your students to the basics of 3D printing and its future uses and impacts with this low-prep research project.
- Autonomous Cars Research Project - Artificial intelligence is a hot topic! Help your students learn about new technologies and the benefits and limitations with this autonomous car research project.
- Coding is Fundamental Research Project - "Why do we need to learn this?" Help your computer science students answer this question and more with this STEM research project.
- Robots and Society Research Project - With the advancement of technology, robots are playing an increasingly important role in our society. Give your students a chance to take part in this timely debate and explore the impact of robots on human society.
Each digital technology research project described above also has:
- Detailed teacher notes to assist with facilitation and lesson planning
- Printable PDF, Easel, and Google versions of the student worksheets
- Embedded links to quality background research video clips and an article
- Video guide and annotation key to support students with gathering evidence
- Graphic organizers to support the CER scientific writing process
- Easy-to-use grading rubric and answer key
Materials needed:
- Digital or printable copies of the student worksheets
- Copies of the background research articles or a device with internet access to read on
- A teacher's computer with internet access or student devices to watch the video clips
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How can the computer science research projects be used in your classroom?
- Meet reading, writing, and science standards
- Introduce your students to real-world STEM applications and career paths
- Use as a low-prep STEM sub plans
- Assess your students understanding of computer science and technology concepts
- Create a cross-curricular ELA and STEM projects
- Practice scientific reading and writing with claim, evidence, reasoning (CER)
- Introduce real-world STEM disciplines and professions
- Develop 21st-century STEM skills, such as communication and critical thinking
- Assign extra credit and extension activities
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