Curriculum connections
Guest speakers, field trips, and Presentations
This picture shows our special guest optometrist, Mrs. Leone, sharing an in-depth view of two eye retina with spots related to high blood pressure!
BCIU STEM/Engineering Competition
Berks County Intermediate Unit
March 2023 (Grades 4-8)
What is the challenge for 2023??
Major environmental issues including climate change and pollution are currently facing our world. Our team was tasked with researching environmental issues, identifying one to address, and creating a solution to help mitigate that issue. The challenge was to then build a prototype out of K’Nex that supported our solution! https://sites.google.com/berksiu.org/bciu-stem-design-challenge/home
Future City STEM/Engineering Competition
Delaware county community college
January 2023
8th Grade and their 'Adroit City'
Future City is a hands-on cross-curricular educaitonal program that brings STEM to life for students in grades 6 through 8th grades. This was our first time competing in this global agency-based challenge! Using the Engineering Design Process and project management skills, students showcased their solutions to a city-wide susstainability issue. This year's challenge asked students to address climate change mitigation effort in their newly created and futuristic city. https://futurecity.org/ Their city model was presented at the competition at the Delaware County Community College. Way to go, 'Adroit City'!
Real-World Body systems connections with optometrist, Mrs. Lana Leone, Oct. 18, 2022
(5th-8th grades)
Shared with the 5th-8th grades in conjunction with our 'Body Systems' Unit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DeplzF38MxbIyIvDEqeuRy0HI9fnbnrkmR_UWWD6jzc/edit?usp=sharing
Real-World Body systems connections with Hospital Administrator, Mr. Keith Martin, Oct. 21, 2022
(6th-8th grades)
Shared with the 5th-8th grades in conjunction with our 'Body Systems' Unit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DeplzF38MxbIyIvDEqeuRy0HI9fnbnrkmR_UWWD6jzc/edit?usp=sharing
Stream study and evaluation of water quality with RAWA and herpetologists, May 5, 2022
(Unless contest submission - 6th grade)
Shared in conjunction with the 6th grade students' research regarding the Philadelphia Zoo's Unless Contest: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FgFCDfBW5HRTfxg0eUmEqoeAYLoybh6NUjlXSNDlRJ4/edit?usp=sharing
Stream study and evaluation of water quality with RAWA and herpetologists,
May 15, 2022 (Third Grade)
Shared in conjunction with the Trout In The Classroom Program