1. Weathering STEM & Literacy
Lynda Roche & Pam Colton

2. INTRODUCTIONS Lynda Roche-
Kindergarten teacher Stenstrom Elementary School. 23 years teaching.
Computer Science 2020 Task Force Member –Writer of SCPS coding curriculum.
FEEC Presenter
Orlando Science Center Ambassador
Pam Colton-
Kindergarten teacher Stenstrom Elementary School. 30 years teaching Children- Adults
Launched Stenstrom’s STEM program.
SCPS Science Task for member
Tell us about you!

3. WHY STEM?
Our children must be prepared for the exciting economies & careers of the future.
We are educating tomorrow’s scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
STEM activities lead to a deeper understanding when applied to core concepts.
21st Century Skills developed: critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, communication, collaboration

4. How do we make STEM happen?
INTEGRATE

5. Weather Unit Overview Fully integrated weather unit
Used by real teachers in real classrooms.
This is a growing and ever changing document.
Lets take a look!

6. STATIONS Rain- rain gauge Wind- anemometer
Clouds- Spilt milk creative writing
Sunny Weather- Bobble heads reverse engineering
Weather Bee Bot
Scratch Jr- alternative assessment tool