STEM Cases
STEM Cases are interactive case studies where students solve real-world problems while taking on the role of a STEM professional.
The STEM Cases have two sections.
The Handbook section of a STEM Case provides guided instruction of the STEM concepts present in the Case.
The second section is where the students engage in scientific or engineering practices to solve the problem.
Expanded Handbooks
Expanded Handbooks are similar, or exact copies, of the Handbook section of a Case study, but removed from the STEM Case.
Handbooks as can be used as an introduction to the concepts prior to taking the Case, as a review of concepts before exams, as homework, as extra credit assignments or as part of a flipped classroom approach (students could complete the Handbook at home and then complete the full Case in-class).
STEM Cases can be completed without the Expanded Handbooks or visa versa
If class time is limited, the Handbook could also be used as a replacement for the Case as it only takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.