Snow Hill Primary School

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STEM Focus Curriculum

Content standards are infused with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math along with 21st Century Skills through the Jr. Challenges associated with The National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges.

The Main Principles of STEM:
•Focus on Integration. Teachers will be able to combine two or more of the STEM disciplines so students can see the relationship among concepts.

•Set up Relevance. Teachers will be able to assist students in developing meaning by applying the use of STEM knowledge.

•Emphasize Twenty-First Century Skills. Teachers will be able to assist students in building the knowledge and skills they need for the contemporary workforce.

•Challenge Your Students. Teachers will be able to provide projects, tasks, and activities that hold students' interest and challenge their understandings and abilities.

•Mix It Up. Teachers will be able to provide a variety of STEM lessons and activities for students.

Vasquez, Jo A., et al. STEM Lesson Essentials. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2013. Print.

STEM Society

The STEM Society was established to provide leadership opportunities beyond the classroom for students in the STEM. The "Mini-STEM Ambassadors" are the core group of students that create opportunities for all students in the STEM Society by working with community leaders, community events, hosting community appreciation events, and supporting academic acknowledgement of their peers.

Objectives
1. To implement a STEM awareness campaign with a focus on STEM careers, pursuit of advance degrees, Business/Industry tours, and development of student leadership.

2. To develop a community service partnership with the local, regional, or national organizations.

3. To develop a STEM showcase for local schools and support a district STEM Expo.

4. To provide students the opportunity to get practical experience with 21st Century Skills by coordinating STEM program events.

Snow Hill Primary School is offering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) infused learning for the 2019/2020 school year in Kindergarten, first grade, and library. Students ask, imagine, plan, create, and improve their content area projects. Students apply their content area knowledge to real world issues.

STEM In Action
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