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STEM and a Story- On Going Class of Creating and Learning

Kim Stalker M.Ed. NBCT

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In this On-going class we will read and discuss a story. After the story, I will present a STEM challenge based off the story. STEM= Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3

In this On-going class, we will start every class by reading and discussing a story. After the story, I will  set up a STEM challenge that requires the learner to create something that will solve a problem or answer a question.  

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math.
Most challenges will focus on Engineering but other areas my be needed to complete the challenge. Every once in a while, we make it a STEAM class and the challenge will be an ART activity. 

Class...

In this on-going class, students will learn about the engineering design process and practice their design skills. We will also build background knowledge on various science topics.  I will use the Next Generation Science Standards to guide our topics.

Here is a list of possible items that learners can use to make their creations.  They are not limited to these items. Please feel free to include any other materials the may helpful in creating. I suggest making a STEM bin of materials to keep adding to as class continues.  If a challenge needs a specific item, I will list that well in advance. 
- Large blocks of any kind
- Boxes, bags
-Toilet paper and/or paper towel rolls
- Tissue paper and/or regular paper
- Toothpicks and/or wooden skewers
- Marshmallows and/or gumdrops or something to hold sticks together together
- Tape or something similar
- Anything else you like to use to create things- Use your imagination.

50 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Kim Stalker M.Ed. NBCT

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(42)

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know me.

I live in Arkansas with my husband. We have 2 wonderful children but we are empty nesters. They have grown and flown our nest.  I have been officially teaching for 28 years,...