We are very impressed with the learning that has been taking place in STEM class this year. The students have really done an amazing job of going through the problem solving/inquiry-based learning continuum. We recognize that learning this is difficult in a remote learning setting. Starting on January 4th, we will have a new instructional plan for our STEM class. Instead of students having STEM twice a week, students will have STEM 5 times a week for 4 consecutive weeks. All STEM classes will be live allowing students to meet with Mrs. Williams during every STEM time. We will be starting with 4th grade students in January. Below are the units of study and the tentative months of instruction. We are very excited about this change!
The units of study and order of grade-level instruction are as follows:
4th Grade: Energy: Collisions (Rockin' Roller Coaster) (January)
3rd Grade: Forces & Interactions (Save the Zoo Animal) (February)
2nd Grade: Properties of Matter (Save the Popsicles!) (March)
1st Grade: Animal Adaptations (World Traveler) (April)
Kindergarten: Weather & Climate (Build a Shelter) (May)
Since Mrs. Williams will be teaching an entire grade level at one time, students will not be receiving weekly STEM instruction until it is their grade level's month for instruction. The time that used to be STEM, will now be a time for your child to catch up on missing assignments, practice reading or math skills, or participate in other specials. When it is your child's turn for STEM, we will be providing a STEM kit for your child, so that you have all of the materials you need for the unit at your fingertips!
Your child's teacher will update the landing page to reflect this new change in the schedule. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Smith.
