Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education entails authentic learning experiences for all students with an interdisciplinary and applied approach where all fields connect in complex relationships. In today’s economy, problems are not solved in isolation of a specific discipline, but are solved through multiple approaches and perspectives. A strong STEM educational foundation helps to prepare our students for tomorrow’s world by emphasizing collaborative, innovative, quantitative and logical analysis rooted in a solid understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Belle Heth Elementary has a Think A Bit Lab with a dedicated teacher for supporting teachers and students in integrating STEM concepts with core curriculum as much as possible. This teacher also works closely with classroom teachers to implement Project Lead the Way-Launch Modules.
Project Lead the Way(PLTW)-Launch is an innovative project-based learning program that incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math. PLTW empowers students to develop and apply transportable skills (communication, creative and critical thinking, citizenship, collaboration) by exploring real world challenges in exciting and engaging ways. PLTW offers pathways of study in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. Students learn technical skills while they practice the transportable skills. Teachers facilitate modules that consist of activities, a project and a problem to solve. This process allows students to gain knowledge and skills they will need to solve a real world problem.
Allow your child to solve problems on their own. Encourage them to think and develop responsibility. Have them find real life problems that need to be resolved and ask questions as to how that can be done. Allow your child to be involved in creating solutions, making inventions, helping with community events.
Teach your child to shake hands, make eye contact, speak to others in a proper manner.