STEM Partner Enrichment Program K-4 Pilot Implementation Progress Update

Pilot Teaching Laurie Spickard and Diane Fielding Bedell October - April Teachers self-select A primary and intermediate lesson sequence at each of the three elementary schools Piloted 3 different curricula

Maker Spaces 3 Major Engineering Curricula Project Lead the Way: Launch

Ask, Imagine & Plan Pilot Teaching Report

Planning wall

Create & Test

Testing walls Testing alarm

Improve

building- improving for slide

Maker Spaces 3 Major Engineering Curricula Project Lead the Way: Launch

Implementation Fall 2015 STEM Partner teacher at each elementary school Consistent curricula across the district 50 minutes of STEM enrichment once a week for every K – 4 student Each trimester a new focus curricula

 Engaging, project-based engineering design challenges that complement science taught in the classroom  Integrates engineering with science and improves student understanding of technology.

2 – Designing Walls 3 – Engineering Earthquake Resistant Buildings 1 – Engineering Inspired by Nature 4 – Rockets and Rovers

 K – 12 curriculum; 4 different modules K – Gr. 4  Change the Equation selected PLTW as one of four high-quality STEM programs in the U.S (10/13)  Students highly engaged in the design process  High quality professional development Project Lead the Way: Launch

K – Exploring Design 3 – Forces & Interactions 1 – Light and Sound 2 – The Changing Earth 4 – Energy: Conversion

Kids using aero Why PLTW?

Maker Spaces; Invent to Learn Maker Spaces Two types of projects: 1.Known 2.Unknown

Kindergarten Grade 1

Grade 2Grade 3 Bristle Bots Maker Studio Gears, Propellers and Winches

Grade 4

Continue to address holes including: Waves Ecosystems Heredity Force & Motion Natural Resources Investigations from existing kits not taught Experiences outdoors and prep for farm visits Science Fair/ Maker Fairs support Additional Curricula