This week we launched our Science and Engineering centers by exploring some of the materials our classroom received through DonorsChoose.org projects. One essential aspect of our Science and Engineering centers are our STEM notebooks. At each center, students are presented with a design challenge. Before building anything, students sit down with their notebook and create a plan (through drawing and writing) showing how they plan to solve the design challenge. Students then use their drawing to create their solution, using the materials provided. Finally, students test their design and determine whether their design was successful or not. From here, the design process can begin again as students consider ways to improve their initial design.
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Mrs. McGrane
I love teaching kindergarten literacy at STEM! It is amazing to be a part of the reading and writing growth of a kindergarten student. You get to see kids move from knowing some letters and sounds to being enthusiastic readers and young authors. Archives
March 2016
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