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Why Nature Based STEM:
Why Nature Based STEM:
At Moffet we want our students to be environmentally literate, to understand natural systems, sustainability, and to be good stewards of nature.
From Riverbendeec.org: "Nature is the source of our food, water and the air we breathe. A healthy environment is directly tied to our survival and well-being. It is only with a solid understanding of how our natural systems work, that people can work together to protect nature and act as earth's future champions."
Check out some of our Nature STEM below then Visit our MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Education Experience) Site to learn about Water Sheds
Our Garden
Our Garden
El JardĂn ...Students work in the garden planting donations from High Mowing Seeds. We build terrariums, examine soil, insects, other organsims, and seeds under our digital microscopes. We students have done hydroponics and this year we will be introducing aquaponics!
Compost
Compost
Part of learning about sustainability involves composting. We have started a composting system for our garden to help our plants become healthy and strong!
Our Classroom Pets...
Our Classroom Pets...
Bearded Ants
Bearded Ants
Ant farms are a great way to learn about these common insects. Learn more about "bearded ants" or harvester ants by clicking. Or try some of these games!
Glofish
Glofish
Glofish are fish which glow in the dark. They glow because scientists changed their DNA to make them fluorescent. Learn more about our Glofish Here!
Terrariums
Terrariums
Terrariums are indoor gardens in a sealed container. The plants and the soil in the terrarium release water vapor – essentially recycling water. The vapor is then collected onto the walls of the vessel and trickles down to the soil. Terrariums are self-nourishing, which is why they require little maintenance, if sealed.
Aquaponics
Aquaponics
Aquaponics is a system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically, which in turn purify the water. We are lucky to get our system from our friends at RiverBend.
Hydroponics
Hydroponics
the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Marker Recycling Program
Marker Recycling Program
Another great initiative at Moffet: Taking Part in the Crayola ColorCycle Program! "Through this initiative, students in K-12 schools across the continental United States and parts of Canada can collect and re-purpose used Crayola markers. "
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