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English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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Course Summary

This course introduces students to the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how it impacts our daily lives.

Key Learning Points

Gain a deep understanding of STEM and its applications.
Learn about the latest trends and developments in STEM fields.
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Explore career paths in STEM and the skills required to succeed.
Be inspired to pursue further education and careers in STEM.

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Software Developer
- USA: $80,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €27,000
Data Scientist
- USA: $110,000
- India: ₹12,00,000
- Spain: €40,000
Mechanical Engineer
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €30,000

Learning Outcomes

Understand the importance of STEM in our daily lives
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Explore career paths in STEM

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of math and science
Access to a computer and internet

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures
Interactive quizzes

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Bill Nye
Elon Musk
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Description

Welcome to English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs.

To enroll in this course for free, click on “Enroll now” and then select "Full Course. No certificate." If you want to get a Coursera Verified Certificate for free, please fill out the Financial Aid form. This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in improving their English skills in the sciences. In this course, you will explore some of the most innovative areas of scientific study, while expanding your vocabulary and the language skills needed to share scientific information within your community. In unit 1, you will learn how to preview texts and practice some of the language used to make comparisons when talking about global warming and climate change. In unit 2, you will examine the chemistry of climate change and the language of cause and effect. In Unit 3, you will learn about some of the impacts of Climate Change and the language used to describe these effects. In Unit 4, you will learn reading strategies that can help you explore the science behind some new energy systems. In the final unit, you will investigate practical advances in Nanotechnology that help slow down climate change, while developing your own research skills in English. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license. Supplemental reading materials were provided by Newsela, which publishes daily news articles at a level that's just right for each English language learner.

Outline

Unit 1: Is the Earth Getting Warmer?
Course Overview: Introduction to STEM
Course Overview: Topics, Assessments, Games & Activities
Course Overview: Topics, Assessments, Games & Activities Part 2
Is the Earth Getting Warmer?
Language Focus: Previewing Texts
Unlockable Achievement 1
Warming Experiment (Part 1)
Warming Experiment (Part 2)
Global Warming vs. Climate Change
Unlockable Achievement 2
Language Focus: Comparative Adjectives
Online Learning Opportunities to Extend Your Skills
Overview of the Unit
Game 1: Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
UN Report: Last 10 Years Likely the Hottest Decade on Record
Warming Experiment Chart
BASIC: Climate Change: How Do we Know?
ADVANCED: Climate Change: How Do we Know?
WMO: Global Warming Happening Faster than Predicted
5 Takeaways from the Latest Climate Data
Game 2: Previewing Texts
Check Your Understanding: “UN Report: Last 10 Years Likely the Hottest Decade on Record"
Value Affirmation Activity
Check Your Understanding: "Climate Change: How Do we Know?"
Game 3: Comparative Adjectives
Check Your Understanding: "WMO: Global Warming Happening Faster than Predicted"
Game: Review Comparative Adjectives
Check Your Understanding: "5 Takeaways from the Latest Climate Data"

Unit 2: The Greenhouse Effect
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
Greenhouse Gases
Unlockable Achievement 3
Nature's Role in the Greenhouse Effect
Language Focus: Present Progressive
The Burning of Fossil Fuels
Language Focus: Cause and Effect (so, because of, therefore, as a result)
Unlockable Achievement 4
Deforestation and Farming
The Disposal of Waste
Instructions & Sample for Assessment 2, Manmade Source of Greenhouse Effect
Unlockable Achievement 5
Overview of the Unit
Game 1: Unit 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
BASIC: A Blanket Around the Earth
ADVANCED: A Blanket Around the Earth
BASIC: Need Strategies to Clear the Air? Ask a Megacity.
ADVANCED: Need Strategies to Clear the Air? Ask a Megacity.
Unit 2 Assessment 2: Written Instructions
Charcoal Trade Is Destroying Africa’s Forest Cover
Melting of Ice Wedges Adds to Arctic Warming
Check Your Understanding: "A Blanket Around the Earth"
Game 2: Match the Greenhouse Gas to its Source
Game 3: Present Progressive
Unit 2 Assessment 1: Label the Parts of the Greenhouse Effect Diagram
Game 4: Cause and Effect
Check Your Understanding: "Need Strategies to Clear the Air? Ask a Megacity."
Game: Review Present Progressive
Check Your Understanding: "Melting of Ice Wedges Adds to Arctic Warming"

The Impacts of Climate Change on our World
Hot, Hot, Hot: Drought and Other Effects of Warmer Temperatures
Hurricanes & Storms
Language Focus: Scanning for Details
Unlockable Achievement 6
Rising Sea Levels
The Impact on Our Health
Language Focus: Intensifiers (Normal and Strong Adjectives)
Expert Interview: Shandra Banutu-Gomez - The Situation in Africa
The Threat to Plants and Animals
Unlockable Achievement 7
The Stress on Our Marine Ecosystem
Overview of the Unit
BASIC: The Consequences of Climate Change
ADVANCED: The Consequences of Climate Change
Game 2: Unit 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
BASIC: New Study Suggests Global Marine Food Chain Collapse
ADVANCED: New Study Suggests Global Marine Food Chain Collapse
Study: Planet-Warming Gases Make Food Less Nutritious
African Nations Vulnerable to Effects of Climate Change
Game 1: Scanning for Details
Check Your Understanding: "The Consequences of Climate Change"
Unit 3 Assessment 1: The Effects of Climate Change on the Environment
Game 3: Intensifiers
Check Your Understanding: "New Study Suggests Global Marine Food Chain Collapse"
Game: Review: Intensifiers
Check Your Understanding: "African Nations Vulnerable to effects of Climate Change"

Discovering Cleaner Energy Sources to Power the World
The Rise of Renewable Energy
The Power of Sun, Wind, and Water
Unlockable Achievement 8
Language Focus: Summarizing Main Ideas from a Text (Part 1)
Language Focus: Summarizing Main Ideas from a Text (Part 2)
New Discoveries in Renewable Energy
Expert Interview: Dr. Yang - Capturing Waste Heat to Create Energy
Language Focus: Using Modal Verbs to Make a Suggestion
Unlockable Achievement 9
Assessment 2 Sample, New Energy System
Unlockable Achievement 10
Overview of the Unit
Game 1: Unit 4 Vocabulary Flashcards
BASIC: Indian Scientists Design Solar Tree to Save Space for Solar Power Generation
ADVANCED: Indian Scientists Design Solar Tree to Save Space for Solar Power Generation
Model Summary: Preparation for Unit 4 Assessment 1
BASIC: Salting Away Renewable Energy for Future Use
ADVANCED: Salting Away Renewable Energy for Future Use
Unit 4 Assessment 2: Written assessment instructions
'Blue Energy' Could be Another Way to Go Green
Nuclear Developers Have Big Plans for Pint-sized Power Plants in UK
Check Your Understanding: "Indian Scientists Design Solar Tree to Save Space for Solar Power Generation"
Game 2: Matching Main Ideas to Short Paragraphs
Unit 4 Assessment 1: Summary
Game 3: Order the Modal Verbs by Strength (Strong Suggestion – Weak Suggestion)
Check Your Understanding: "Salting away renewable energy for future use."
Check Your Understanding: “'Blue Energy' Could be Another Way to Go Green”
Grammar Review: Modals of Suggestion
Check Your Understanding: "Nuclear Developers Have Big Plans for Pint-sized Power Plants in UK"

What Might the Future Hold?
What is Nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology Around the World
Making New Technology Practical
Unlockable Achievement 11
Language Focus: Future Possibility and Probability Modals
Unlockable Achievement 12
How do Scientists Share Discoveries?
Choosing Good Sources and the Importance of Citing Them
Language Focus: Citing your Sources
Expert Interview: Lynn Yarris - Creating a Community of Scientists
Course Conclusion
Overview of the Unit
Game 1: Unit 5 Vocabulary Flashcards
BASIC: Can the Earth Be Saved by Turning CO2 to Stone?
ADVANCED: Can the Earth Be Saved by Turning CO2 to Stone?
BASIC: Profits From Eco-friendly Vertical Farming Stack Up
ADVANCED: Profits From Eco-friendly Vertical Farming Stack Up
Biofilter Made from Peanut Shell Degrades Air Pollutants
Major Advance in Artificial Photosynthesis Poses Win/Win for the Environment
Check Your Understanding: "Can the Earth Be Saved by Turning CO2 to Stone?"
Unit 5 Assessment 1: Making New Technology Practical and Profitable
Game 2: Future Possibility and Probability Modals
Check Your Understanding: "Profits From Eco-friendly Vertical Farming Stack Up"
Game 3: True/False: Citing Sources
Check Your Understanding: "Biofilter made from peanut shell degrades air pollutants"
Game: Matching: Nanotechnology Vocabulary Words
Check Your Understanding: "Major Advance in Artificial Photosynthesis Poses Win/Win for the Environment"

Summary of User Reviews

The STEM course on Coursera has received high praise from many users. Learners found the course engaging and informative, with a lot of valuable content. One key aspect that many users appreciated was the hands-on approach to learning, which helped them better understand complex concepts.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and informative course
Valuable content
Hands-on approach to learning
Well-structured curriculum
Experienced and knowledgeable instructors

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course too challenging
Limited interaction with instructors
Not enough practical exercises
Requires a significant time commitment
Some technical issues with the platform

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