experiences
standard 11
STEM learning experiences integrate all STEM disciplines with an emphasis on processes and practices associated with STEM
Narrative
At Florence B. Mathis Elementary we strive to integrate learning across all subject areas. Our students create projects that integrate learning across all STEM disciplines by using the Engineering Design Process.
Our classes will design a project and integrate it into the reading and writing curriculum by demonstrating the elements of a story. They also incorporate it into writing by incorporating the Design Thinking Cycle to reflect in their successes and needed improvements.
Mathis Elementary music students learn about the science of sound by studying boom whackers (different shaped tubes which produce different pitches) after learning how sound travels and the length of the tubes change the pitch.
Standard 11, Concept 1: The curriculum and associated learning activities integrate learning across all STEM disciplines (and additional content disciplines in schools that have adopted other inclusive models of integrated learning, such as The Arts for STEAM schools)
Learning Projects in all Classrooms
Fifth grade teachers collaborate to create projects for students that integrate learning across all STEM disciplines.
STEAM Project- Waters 1st quarter.pptxStudents designed an animal species that would take the place of a predator living in a chosen ecosystem. All components of the project are attached in the slides with student rubric and reflections.
Class gardens is a way for students to see the benefits of their learning.
Standard 11, Concept 2: The curriculum engages students in STEM processes and practices (such as the Engineering Design Process)
Classroom STEAM Activities
In science, students use the Engineering Design Process. In this fifth grade class, students build a roller coaster to demonstrate energy.
Students collaborate to build a roller coaster in their reading class to demonstrate elements of a story: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
We have an inclusive model of STEAM integrated learning. Our special needs students engage with technology and multi-sensory projects.
Coding in the classroom
Mrs. Atkisson's first grade students learn coding with ScratchJr.org
Collaborative Learning
Mrs. Ard's second grade students build Peep nests
O.P.Seesaw.pdfSeeSaw
Students use SeeSaw to showcase their work in a digital portfolio
IMG_4414.MOVStudents use boom-whackers (different shaped tubes which produce different pitches) after learning how sound travels and the length of the tubes change the pitch.