STEM at Sunset View

MissionMission

What is STEM at Sunset View?

An innovative initiative which builds on the foundation of the current curriculum; while introducing learning opportunities that embrace STEM concepts.

STEM Committee

• Analyze current programs/curricula

• Research

• Report/Quarterly Meetings

Current WorkCurrent Work

• Grade Level Plans

• Review of the FOSS kits for unique hands on learning or expert demonstrations

• Review of Current and Future Technology

• Community Collaboration and Partnerships

What it FOSS?

Full Option Science System (FOSS)

FOSS is a research-based science program for grades K–8 developed the Lawrence Hall of Science at Berkeley with support from the National Science Foundation.

Grade Level Planning

• Prop S Funds for technology

• Expanding on FOSS Kit Lessons/Building – Gr 1

• Designing Bridges – Gr 2

• Introduction of Scientific Method – Gr 3

• “Oil Spill” curriculum from Engineering is Elementary to expand on the work current Foss kits. Gr - 4

Our ProcessOur Process

• Created by teachers to match the curriculum

• Careful approach ensures Sustainability

• Volunteer Driven

• Created by teachers to match the curriculum

• Careful approach ensures Sustainability

• Volunteer Driven

Status Check

• Awareness

• Family Science Night

• Community Partnerships

• First Funding Request from 4th grade

• Research & Benchmarking

Technology Lab

• A location where STEM learning can take place (but only one of several locations)

• Possible Multi Purpose room

• Possible STEM focused software– ST Math

Feb 8,2012 - For all the talk about ways toraise test scores in Las Vegas, a promising solution,educators say, might lie in one of the most criticized of youth activities: computer games. ST MATH ST MATH

Next StepsNext Steps• Phase I Plan Presented by June 2012

• Create Budget for 2012/13 by June 2012

• Inventory current science kits and equipment

• Create a shared vision for Multi-purpose room

• Develop database of local experts & resources for teachers

• Determine interest in Robotics Club

Thank You!