Unpacking STEELS for the Secondary Classroom

This micro-course is an opportunity for Secondary Educators to examine the new Pennsylvania Integrated Standards for Science, Technology & Engineering, and Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (STEELS). The STEELS Standards and Pennsylvania Technology and Engineering Standards were developed jointly to ensure consistency, coherence, and a cohesive K—12 integrated approach to science education in the Commonwealth. As you refine your classroom and teaching practices, this micro-course can help you refine your classroom and teaching practices as you shift your instructional approach.

Includes the free, downloadable resources:

• K-12 STEELS Standards (PDF)
• Science and Engineering Practices (PDF)

FORMAT: Self-Directed

DURATION: 1 Hour

AUTHOR(S): Andrea Zern and Sarah Brambley