STEAM

My most awesome partner in crime, Dr. Burton (Math and Science Curriculum Coordinator), is leading this initiative in the district.

Our focus this year is on the new "Computer Science and Digital Literacy" Standards and integrating them into all content areas. And, guess what? This is easily completed with reading!

STEAM is all about integration and inquiry. See the inquiry framework:

See a whole bunch of resources from the Department of Education on the science standards here:

Also see these resources:

Things you will be using throughout the school year:

STEM Challenge for Grades 6-12:

SOLAR ECLIPSE AUGUST 21st!

Exact Time of the Eclipse: 2:40 (for 42 seconds)

Solar Eclipse Timers:

App

Using the Timer

Links to lesson ideas, videos, interactive activities, and safety:

Light that Does Not Pass

The Solar Eclipse - Who? What? Where? When? How? Why?

NASA

NASA Experiment

Safety Briefing (NASA)

Books

Explore Activities

skip ahead a little on this one...

Take a look: Safety warnings - taking pictures with your phone:

Photographing the solar eclipse: What you need to know