This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My classroom is a K-8 STEAM class for all students! Students in my classroom participate in project-based learning, career awareness and exploration, robotics, coding, green STEAM, and community problem based learning. Students are learning 21st-century skills. They learn how the world of science is constantly working around them and what their parts will be in that world someday! Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds and are learning to care about our planet. The students are starting to see how we are connected to both the natural environment and a larger community beyond our school.
I am passionate about STEAM education and try to find meaningful ways to engage my students with hands-on learning opportunities both inside the classroom and in the outdoor environment.
By providing them with experiences beyond traditional learning, my students are more willing to care about something because it relates to their lives in some way.
In my classroom, the arrangement is to set up a student-centered classroom. My students work on problem-based projects and activities that encourage them to connect to the natural environment and science.
My Project
Students today are preparing for jobs that have yet to even be created. This makes education and preparation challenging, but in my STEAM class, we are learning skills and solving problems to prepare our students for the world to come.
A LEGO Robotics team provides the engaging, hands-on experiences students need to explore core STEM concepts and link them to real-life phenomena.
Having this opportunity for my students will give them experiences in coding, engineering, as well as in teamwork, problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging. This would be our school's first robotics team and would be an open door to many opportunities for students.
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