Last week High School students Jacob Antonovich and Ryan Thatcher with HS science teacher Tom Lane traveled to Chicago to present research involving Microbial Respiration in Different Vermont Land Use Types.
Makers, Creators, and Doer’s: 100+ Students Participate in First-Ever Georgia Elementary Maker Faire!
What is a Maker Faire? A Maker Faire is an opportunity for discussion, expression, creativity, and FUN! The expression on the faces of both adults and children show it all! On a February school night, the GEMS cafeteria was elbow-to-elbow as parents,children, and students attended the maker event with enthusiasm and excitement. Everyone was given the opportunity to create, … Continue reading Makers, Creators, and Doer’s: 100+ Students Participate in First-Ever Georgia Elementary Maker Faire!
FWSU to Launch “Girls Who Code” Club
This summer FWSU will offer an exciting opportunity for current seventh grade girls to explore the world of computer science. We are launching a Girls Who Code Club. The goal of the program is to heighten interest in this incredibly important field of study which is currently in decline, especially among women. Coding, or computational thinking, is a collection of skills … Continue reading FWSU to Launch “Girls Who Code” Club
Fletcher Students Engineer Outdoor STEM Learning
Target 1 - Student Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalized 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. Indicators of Success - Students are engaged in answering authentic … Continue reading Fletcher Students Engineer Outdoor STEM Learning
STEM Turns to STEAM at GEMS
Target 1 Student Centered Learning- Students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving, and creative learning opportunities. Action Step - Teachers will highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving, and creativity for students. Indicator of Success -Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as … Continue reading STEM Turns to STEAM at GEMS
Third Grade Students Tackle a Lemon of a Problem at GEMS
Target 1 - Student-Centered Learning. Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff 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 are engaged in an authentic learning experience … Continue reading Third Grade Students Tackle a Lemon of a Problem at GEMS
Young Scientists Wow Parents at STEM Night!
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 … Continue reading Young Scientists Wow Parents at STEM Night!
STEM + Art = STEAM at GEMS
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 … Continue reading STEM + Art = STEAM at GEMS
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