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A Comprehensive Approach to STEAM

Track: Expanding and Sustaining a STEM Program

Pam Colbert, PrincipalAngela Adams, 7th Science TeacherEmily Morrison, 7th ELA TeacherLane Beshears, 8th SS Teacher

Anthony Davis, PrincipalCarla Henstock, 5th Grade MathTammy Coley, 6th ELA

Cynthia Altemueller, Chief Academic Officer

Notecard ActivityUsing 20 notecards, build a tower that . . . . .

STEAM Activity

Learning Targets

• I can generate a broad idea of the fundamental components of a comprehensive approach to integrating STEAM through PBL into my school.

• I can identify the difference between a student project and a well-designed, authentic PBL.

• I can understand the importance of integrating the 4C’s and components of STEAM into PBL design.

District Initiative and Focus

Transition to PBL and STEAM

21 Century Skills

4 C’s – Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity

8 elements of a well-designed PBL

Why the A in STEAM

Strong Community Connection

Form the Relationships and make it Real and Relevant:

Partnerships with Businesses– Teachers visit businesses to gain a sense of

real world innovation..– Businesses work with students in the

classrooms .......– Active Business Advisory

Preparation & Training

Visitations

PBL Training

STEAM Training

CCommunity Partnerships

Engineering Process

Authentic Problems & Solutions

How PBL and STEAM looks and feels?

Elkin Elementary Teachers

Tammy Coley6th Grade ELA

Carla Henstock

5th Grade Math

Elkin Middle Teachers

Angela Adams7th Grade Science

Lane Beshears

8th Grade Social Studies

Emily Morrison7th Grade ELA

STEAM NotebooksSTEAM Friday’s

RoboticsBridge Competition

STEAM in Action

LEGO Activity

Sustainability

For Questions

Pam Colbertcolberp@elkin.k12.nc.us

Anthony Davisdavisa@elkin.k12.nc.us

Cynthia Altemuelleraltemuellerc@elkin.k12.nc.us