The design of STEM Education lessons on statistical mechanics for undergraduate students

Abstract

Lessons combining of the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM Education were designed and used to enhance learning activities in a Statistical Mechanics classroom for undergraduate students at Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand. Three STEM Education activities were introduced into the classroom including, solar drying project, magnetic induction, and heat radiation. The STEM Education activities will be described in details. The students were introduced to STEM Education and problem-based project learning. The students were trained to solve real problems by concentrating on engineering problems and then thoughtfully guided by instructor's questions to apply all subject matter of Statistical Mechanics (Science) and techniques and student's skills of Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The students were able to gain and build up their own knowledge and skills necessary for 21st century. The students were impressed by the STEM Education activities. The students' satisfactory toward the STEM Education activities was in the highest level.