GEMS Sixth Graders Prepare to be Responsible Digital Citizens

Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step -Revise policies and practices to reflect responsible use of all electronic devices in compliance with CIPA Educating Minor Rules. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will form a culture of appropriate and responsible technology use in compliance with … Continue reading GEMS Sixth Graders Prepare to be Responsible Digital Citizens

Students Prepare for Rocket Launch Lab: A Focus on STEM Part 2

Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step -Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as a means of personal or group expression. Don't miss … Continue reading Students Prepare for Rocket Launch Lab: A Focus on STEM Part 2

The Giant Bubble Experiment: A Focus on STEM Part 1

Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step -Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as a means of personal or group … Continue reading The Giant Bubble Experiment: A Focus on STEM Part 1

How Many Birds Can You Feed With One Seed?

Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step - Ensure students and staff take an active role shaping their learning using rich, authentic questions, problems they identify, and diverse resources. Indicator of Success -Teachers embrace role of … Continue reading How Many Birds Can You Feed With One Seed?

GEMS Grows Terrariums!

Target 4 – Engaged Community Partners. FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step - Engage community partners in a focused collaborative inquiry process Indicator of Success - Students are engaged with local resources and … Continue reading GEMS Grows Terrariums!

Parent Volunteers Offer Four Winds Program at GEMS

Target 4 – Engaged Community Partners. FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step – Engage community partners in a focused collaborative inquiry process. Indicator of Success – Learning outcomes will be expanded to … Continue reading Parent Volunteers Offer Four Winds Program at GEMS

GEMS Students Eye Rights and Responsibilities

Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning.  Environment FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step – Ensure students and staff take an active role shaping their learning using rich, authentic questions, problems they identify, and diverse resources. Indicator of Success – Student … Continue reading GEMS Students Eye Rights and Responsibilities