Many of us know what the acronyms stand for (and we will go over what they stand for if you don't know), but do you know how and when they apply at one time to become connected? Let's dive into it!
Each element of STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) is a very abstract concept for students to understand completely. We will figure out what your students know, and where they are with their understanding of STEM/STEAM as a whole. I start this with Kindergarteners every year.... and keeping moving up to middle schoolers!
I am holding nothing back! We are going to explore STEM/STEAM fundamentals that are not taught in any of the curriculum resources we use to begin using STEM/STEAM, and you will get a plan to start building this culture now in your classroom!
When it comes to STEM or STEAM, I have discovered that every student... gifted, special education, ADHD, and other struggled students ARE on the same playing field with STEM and STEAM if it's built to be a CULTURE!
For the past 13 years, I have watched students who have struggled with math or reading just blossom with STEM/STEAM! Now it does take some finesse, and that, my teacher friend, IS what this Masterclass is all about! I have even seen gifted students overthink simple problems with STEM/STEAM and get frustrated! This Masterclass will teach who how to deal with all of these situations, manage the chaos so many of us have heard about, and build real STEM/STEAM foundations!!!
For the last 13 years, I have been perfecting the STEM classroom which evolved into STEAM 5 years ago.
The last 13 years have kept me excited each and every day as an educator. I have learned so much, made mistakes, cried, shouted for joy, and wouldn't change a thing! I want you to have these joys with students. I have NEVER seen students so engaged and excited than in the last 5 years working with K-5. The STEM or STEAM culture is my background, and it works for all teachers and all grades. Your students will make the FUTURE brighter with a STEM/STEAM background under their belt!
Bonnie Kirkley
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