STEM education is based on integrating science, technology, engineering, and math into all aspects of learning. It is a way to approach a problem or question in an analytical way, use critical thinking skills, and often times in a team centered environment, experiment through trials until a solution is found.
Teaching this approach in elementary and middle school is an excellent way to train students to be problem solvers. As an educator, I have the opportunity to offer hands-on STEM activities, group work, and problem solving projects in everyday lessons to encourage students to look for ways to approach other areas of their lives in this analytical way. |
Supplies Needed:
1. 1-3 ring binder (1 in) with clear cover insert (we will personalize in class) 2. 1- pencil pouch with holes to fit into the binder 3. 1 package of tab dividers 5 tabs labeled: Notes Classwork Homework Tests/Quizzes EYB 4. Pencils (at least 3 pencils need to stay in the pencil pouch at all times) 5. Black ink pens (2 in pencil pouch) 6. Student's choice color ink pen (cannot be black or blue) Black -- student work Blue -- teacher's notes Other color -- corrections 7. 1 package of loose leaf notebook paper, can be either college or wide ruled 8. 1 highlighter -- any color 9. 1 composition notebook, please label with your student's name -- this will serve as a science fair logbook |
Binder & Organization
Our 8th graders will be learning a little about keeping an organized binder for science class. I will be very clear on the expectations for the binder & I will update the calendar page with information about upcoming binder check dates!
Parents: I will use the binder to communicate with you as well. Please get in the habit of looking at your child's binder every evening. Handouts from school or from me will be found in the front pocket of the binder. I will also have every student write their weekly science assignments in their FHSA planner (when they come in) -- if you ever have questions about homework, please check the planner! Also, please check edline regularly -- i post at least 2 grades each week! I try to always attach a footnote code to each assignment if there is something to note, but know that I do sometimes make mistakes as well -- if you have a concern about a grade, please let me know! |
Supplies that are always welcome but not required...
You know how you think, hmmmm, I wonder if anyone I know could use the rubber bands from my newspaper? YES!!! and a few more items as well...
Rubber Bands Toliet paper or paper towel tubes Safety pins Large Paperclips Popsicle sticks Marbles Pennies Post-it notes (any color and size!) Index Cards Dried Beans Magnets Zip-lock bags (any size) Kleenex Tennis balls These items are welcome at any time during the school year -- I hope by the second semester when you see a random item you think of science!! :) |