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Integrative STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that
seeks to integrate the Technological and Engineering design process with real-world problems.
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HCPS creates a community of learners that challenges and nurtures each child's individual strengths and gifts. It is our hope that STEM education will challenge students and help them to become both critical and innovative thinkers.
The very nature of STEM promotes 21st century skills and gives students the experiences that they need to tackle important issues in their daily lives.
STEM Emphasizes the
4 C's
Creative Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Communication
Sesame Street introduces STEM concepts in its 42nd season.
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STEM Academies come to Skyline Middle School at HHS!!
Click on STEM Academies to find out more!
STEM curriculums and programming are happening during:
Elementary I-STEM at Keister, Waterman and Spotswood Learning Skills classes at Thomas Harrison Middle School After-school programs at Skyline Middle School Wondering what is going on
with HCPS Science? Click here!
STEM Academies 
The HCPS STEM Academy program inspires and educates a diverse group of students by engaging them in authentic experiences in mathematics, science, and engineering that enlighten and motivate. Problem based learning is at the heart of the program. Students are encouraged to create and engineer in a variety of areas while becoming part of a rich 21st century learning community that uses technology confidently, works in groups effectively, communicates articulately, and embraces real world problem solving. Students learn in the classroom and in the field to develop confidence as they prepare to be researchers, innovators, engineers and leaders.
Visit http://web.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/skms_stem
to learn more about the middle school program.
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o learn more about the HHS STEM Academy
FLL First Lego League
Congratulations to the Tech Falcons from Skyline Middle School for winning
1st place in Research Project and for moving on to the State FLL competition this weekend!!!
Congratulations to the
Crazy Pride Builders
from THMS on 1st place in Research Project!!!
Congrats also to the team at
Stone Springs who was an
awesome competitor this weekend!
HCPS has three teams that competed in
First Lego League Regionals.
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ELL and STEM Blue Folder Folder Blue Folder According to the recent report from the Census Bureau,
"STEM workers earn 26% more than their non-STEM counterparts; STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17% from 2008-2018, compared to 9.8% growth in non-STEM occupations; and, STEM degree holders enjoy higher earnings, whether they work in STEM or non-STEM occupations."
Minorities and underserved populations such has Hispanics and African Americans are seriously underrepresented in
STEM jobs.
Click here to read an article about
Elementary STEM Education and
ELL students
Click on the folder to learn
more about STEM, Reading, and
Rock and Roll
Learn more about the
recent conference from the
OLEA at the Dept. of Ed.
on high quality STEM Ed.
for ELL students
Links STEM Curriculums and Resources:
Design and Discovery
http://educate.intel.com/en/DesignDiscovery/Curriculum/
Design Squad:
http://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/guides/teachers_guide.html
NASA Sci Files:
http://scifiles.larc.nasa.gov/episodes.html
Engineering Go for it:
http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/category/lessons/grades-k-5-lessons/
Architecture Its Elemetnary:
http://www.k5architecture.org/Download_chpt.htm
Illumination Lessons on NCTM
Destination Imagination: Multiple Team Challenge opportunites, drama, science, etc.
http://www.idodi.org/index.php/2011-12-season/2011-12-challenge-previews
City Technology:
http://www.citytechnology.org/
Resources Resources 
Integrative STEM Education uses the Technology and Engineering Design Process. For our elementary schools we have divided this into 4 easily recognizable parts.
Plan, Create, Check and Share.
Students move through the steps in an iterative process.
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Beaks, Worms, Solar Beads, Bubbles... who knew learning VA SOL's could be so fun!
NCTM: National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics
Check out the Illumination Lessons for great ideas that support Math and Science.
NSTA: National Science Teachers Association
Check out their monthly calendar to see grant opportunities!
ITEEA: International Technology and Engineering Education Association
Many available reports and curriculum involving Design Based Learning ideas.
STEM GRANTS Wal-Mart Foundation of Harrisonburg Donates $2000 to Pre-school Inquiry Initiative
On November 1st, HCPS received a grant of $2000 to purchase supplies, books and materials to begin a Pre-school Inquiry Initiative. The program is called: Learning through Wonder and Exploration. It will begin in 2012 . Please thank our local Harrisonburg Wal-Mart for their support!!!
We would also like to thank
a local family, that donated $100 to our THMS First Lego League Team.
LEGO CHILDREN'S FUND
This grant is between $500 to $5000 and supports
early childhood education and development that is directly related to creativity
Technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities
Learn more at www.legochildrensfund.org
OPEN MEADOWS FOUNDATION
This foundation provides funding for projects that benefit women and girls. This grant offers funds for projects up to $2000. Next deadline in Feb. 15th
To learn more go to www.openmeadows.org
TOSHIBIA AMERICA FOUNDATION: GRANTS FOR SCIENCE AND MATH EDUCATION
Toshiba will donate $1000 for innovative project in Science and Math
PD opportunites Upcoming Conferences
Children's Engineering Conference
Richmond VA
February 2012
Apply now for the Siemens STEM Summer Academy. This is an all expense paid training in Florida for teachers of grades 6-12.
http://stem.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?event=showcontent&c=36
NSTA STEM Forum & Expo
Atlantic City NJ
May 17th-19th 2012
Please contact Amy Sabarre: Coordinator of Advanced Learning and Innovative Programming with any questions
