1. EMS and STEM

2. What is STEM? Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world lessons as students apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in contexts that make connections between school, community, work, and the global enterprise enabling the development of STEM literacy and with it the ability to compete in the new economy. (Tsupros, 2009)

3. What is EMS doing to prepare for STEM?

4. STEM Collaboration Team Math and Science teachers are…. Working together to create STEM units Developing innovative, cross-curriculum activities

5. STEM Implementation Team Our team is working diligently on the following: Self-Evaluation of STEM needs school-wide Considering our school vision Discussing changes for the school year 2015-2016 Considering STEM resources needed Researching STEM strategies and staff development.

6. More EMS STEM info to come As we continue to meet, plan and determine next steps for STEM Implementation at EMS, we will continue to update the information on our website.