This week, across the nation, schools and communities are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. At BFA Fairfax, we are also celebrating and today we want to honor our very own Sandy Brown. For those of you who know Sandy, you know how much she loves teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Recently, her love and … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax’s Sandy Brown Honored as a Statewide Leader in STEM Education
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Preschoolers Engage in STEM
Every day in preschool we work to integrate academic content and skills into our classroom. We believe that every interaction with our students is an opportunity for learning. Students are constantly learning through guided play, group activities, and one-to-one interactions with staff members. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities are particularly engaging to our … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Preschoolers Engage in STEM
BFA Fairfax Students Participate in Manufacturing Day
On Wednesday, five Grade 9 students participated in National Manufacturing Day (MFG) with their teacher Gabe Grant. The students joined peers from three other area high schools and spent the day at Global Foundries in Essex (former IBM facility). Global Foundries manufactures integrated circuits in high volume. The students were exposed to a variety of experiences while attending … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Students Participate in Manufacturing Day
BFA Fairfax’s Innovation Lab to Spark Authentic Learning Challenges
By Rhonda Siemons, Sandy Brown, Kendra Myers, and Victoria Minor Science and technology spaces (classrooms, labs, maker spaces, design studios, and project spaces) need to be designed to prepare future generations of integrative problem-solvers with the purpose of inspiring students to learn, explore, and discover in order to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of … Continue reading BFA Fairfax’s Innovation Lab to Spark Authentic Learning Challenges
Fletcher Students Engineer Creativity at STEM Night
Students in Fletcher had an opportunity to showcase their skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math last week at STEM Night 2016. The annual event, coordinated by STEM Teacher Leader Denette Locke, included presentations and displays by students, instant engineering challenges before a live audience, and exhibits by community partners. STEM Night … Continue reading Fletcher Students Engineer Creativity at STEM Night
STEM Learning Continues 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 works … Continue reading STEM Learning Continues at GEMS
Engineering Science in Fletcher
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 and staff will apply existing knowledge … Continue reading Engineering Science in Fletcher
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
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