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STEM Partner Enrichment Program K-4 Pilot 2014-15 Implementation 2015-16 Progress Update
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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
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Maker Spaces 3 Major Engineering Curricula Project Lead the Way: Launch
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Ask, Imagine & Plan Pilot Teaching Report
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Planning wall
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Create & Test
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Testing walls Testing alarm
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Improve
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building- improving for slide
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Maker Spaces 3 Major Engineering Curricula Project Lead the Way: Launch
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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
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Engaging, project-based engineering design challenges that complement science taught in the classroom Integrates engineering with science and improves student understanding of technology.
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2 – Designing Walls 3 – Engineering Earthquake Resistant Buildings 1 – Engineering Inspired by Nature 4 – Rockets and Rovers
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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
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K – Exploring Design 3 – Forces & Interactions 1 – Light and Sound 2 – The Changing Earth 4 – Energy: Conversion
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Kids using aero Why PLTW?
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Maker Spaces; Invent to Learn Maker Spaces Two types of projects: 1.Known 2.Unknown
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Kindergarten Grade 1
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Grade 2Grade 3 Bristle Bots Maker Studio Gears, Propellers and Winches
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Grade 4
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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
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