My students desperately need to see that our world does indeed have challenges that need to be solved. Students need to understand that they are the future problem solvers of the world and that dedication and perseverance works! Students need to practice solving complex and challenging problems. That glorious feeling of success fosters self-confidence like nothing else! Our students need to discover passions and ignite curiosity. The materials I am requesting are The Picture Perfect STEM and Picture Perfect Science books from NSTA as well as the picture books for the lessons. These books provide lessons that incorporate STEM and science into the school day. STEM activities are integrated into literacy lessons using very high quality and engaging picture books. This program would be a powerful tool for students to construct, build, invent, design, read, solve problems, engineer, tackle science subjects and so much more. The materials integrate all subject areas. I have been using STEM activities every chance I get because they are so engaging, rewarding, and inspiring. Students truly love learning in this very hands-on way. These materials engage our curious and active boys, motivate our reluctant learners, challenge our higher-level students, and also show our girls that there are careers in engineering, math, and science fields for them too! I plan to use these materials with students in my classroom and also for a STEM and science club that will be multi-age. These books can be used year after year to develop a love of love of literature, math, science, engineering, and technology.
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My students desperately need to see that our world does indeed have challenges that need to be solved. Students need to understand that they are the future problem solvers of the world and that dedication and perseverance works! Students need to practice solving complex and challenging problems. That glorious feeling of success fosters self-confidence like nothing else! Our students need to discover passions and ignite curiosity. The materials I am requesting are The Picture Perfect STEM and Picture Perfect Science books from NSTA as well as the picture books for the lessons. These books provide lessons that incorporate STEM and science into the school day. STEM activities are integrated into literacy lessons using very high quality and engaging picture books. This program would be a powerful tool for students to construct, build, invent, design, read, solve problems, engineer, tackle science subjects and so much more. The materials integrate all subject areas. I have been using STEM activities every chance I get because they are so engaging, rewarding, and inspiring. Students truly love learning in this very hands-on way. These materials engage our curious and active boys, motivate our reluctant learners, challenge our higher-level students, and also show our girls that there are careers in engineering, math, and science fields for them too! I plan to use these materials with students in my classroom and also for a STEM and science club that will be multi-age. These books can be used year after year to develop a love of love of literature, math, science, engineering, and technology.
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