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What does S.T.E.A.M. stand for?
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math. Instead of separating subjects into individual blocks, it works to integrate the pieces together. Through the use of PBLs (Project Based Learning) students are presented with real world scenarios. We use these scenarios to teach the subjects in connection to careers. This allows students to see the connection between subjects and how they are relevant to their futures.
Theresa Reedy (tgordon@fcps.edu) Mrs. Reedy is the full-time STEAM teacher. In her previous four years of teaching, she worked on the 5th grade team at Aldrin. Her favorite subjects were Math, Science, & Technology, so STEAM was a great fit! As the STEAM teacher she works with multiple grade levels--Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th grade, & Enhanced Autism. When she does not have a class she "pushes into" the classrooms to support student learning in Science & Math.
Want to follow what’s going on in the classroom? Follow her on Twitter. @treedy999
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Katie Friedman (kafriedman@fcps.edu)
Mrs. Friedman is a part-time STEAM and General Music teacher. In her 15th year of teaching, Mrs. Friedman was so excited to take on the challenge of STEAM; she is working with 3rd & 4th grade students. Using technology in the classroom has always been a passion, and truly being able to see the curricular ties between Music, Science, and Math has been so rewarding.
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What are some of the scenarios your child been learning about so far?
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Kindergarten
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How can you, as an engineer, design and construct a device that can retrieve paper clips that have spilled? (Magnetism & Counting)
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First Grade
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How can we, as zoo habitat designers, create a habitat for a new animal at a local zoo? (Basic needs of animals & Plane Figures)
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Second Grade
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How an we, as structural engineers, build a model home that can withstand hurricanes, tornadoes, or blizzards? (Severe Storms & Measurement)
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Third Grade
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How can you, as an exhibit designer, create a stop-motion display to educate the public on the relationship between the earth, moon, and the sun. (Earth Cycles)
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Fourth Grade
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How can you, as a meteorologist, create weather tools to determine air pressure, precipitation, temperature, wind direction, and wind speed? (Weather & Beyond)
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Fifth Grade
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How can you, as an ocean engineer, create a device that can clean our oceans and save it’s wildlife? (Oceans & Measurement)
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Sixth Grade
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How can you, as a meteorologist, create weather tools to measure and determine weather patterns? (Weather & Measurement)
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All Grades
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Portrait of a Graduate Attribute: Creative & Critical Thinker
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Want to help our STEAM lab grow? We are always in need of materials for all of our creations. Donations can be dropped off in the STEAM lab at anytime.
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Yes, we need!
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No, we do not need.
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- Glue sticks
- Glue Gun Sticks
- Bottle Caps
- Clay or Playdoh
- Straws
- Wide mouth jars
- Funnels
- Rubbing alcohol
- Paper cups
- Small magnets
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- Legos
- Paper clips
- Binder clips
- Crayons
- Scissors
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***Have an idea of something that may be helpful to the STEAM lab, but not sure? Email Mrs. Reedy at tgordon@fcps.edu
NEXT WEEK'S Positivity Project Word is HOPE!
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January 17
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Principal’s Coffee @ 3:00-4:00 pm
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January 18
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3-Hour Early Dismissal @ 1:05 pm
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January 21
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MLK Holiday—No school
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January 24
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PTA General Meeting—Cookies/Coffee Social (Café)
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January 25
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Teacher Workday--Student Holiday
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