Do you know what STEM is? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Teachers use STEM as a way to teach critical thinking and problem solving skills. It also encourages students to work together. Many of the jobs our kids will be doing in the future haven't even been invented yet so it is hard to train them on individual skills. But STEM teaches skills that can be applied in any job!
I'm sure you've heard about our boat building project this week. Some of you may even have had boats built in your kitchen sink! Here is our experience in action:
Students brainstormed ideas for boat designs and then tested the designs. They analyzed why one shape worked while another did not. Using this information, groups built their best boats and we had a competition in the class.
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