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Goal

The goal of this project is to provide K-5 students with hands-on, inquiry based instructional materials to afford them quality STEM education at Wildlight Elementary School.  

 

What will be done with my students

According to the National Science Teachers Association, "inquiry-based, discovery-focused science instruction is widely viewed as best practice" (2002). The students at Wildlight Elementary School will be utilizing the STEM Lab on a weekly basis to further their understanding of the connections between Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The teachers will begin with a literacy focus in the classroom, then continue into the lab where the students will conduct hands-on investigations applicable to the state standards for their grade level. The year will end with the 5th grade students conducting a STEM day where various stations will be set up around the school for the the students from each grade level to visit. The 5th grade students will instruct the younger students on what to do at each station, fostering their independence and leadership skills as well as highlighting their STEM knowledge. 

 

Benefits to my students

The STEM Lab at Wildlight Elementary School will be used by approximately 500 students and approximately 40 teachers/paraprofessionals. The benefits of quality STEM education are numerous. According to the National Science Foundation, "to succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past" (2017). In addition, STEM education also helps bridge the gap between gender and ethnicity that can be found in the areas of Math and Science (Engineering For Kids, 2016). STEM education promotes creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. It is essential to the education of today's students.  

 

Budget Narrative

The STEM Kits listed above will provide materials for K-2 students to utilize in the STEM Lab on a weekly basis. The additional bundles will provide STEM activities for all grade levels for the entire year. 

 

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