Giving STEM Programs an "A for Art"
Mike Ariel understands all the excitement around STEM programs these days. But that's old news to the Salem High School art teacher; he's been using these principles in his classes for years.
Parents + Kids + Math = Fun?
Students have one minute to flip a water bottle as many times as possible. Then they calculate the probability of flipping a bottle and having it land upright. Bonnie Torrey swears math is fun. No, really. To prove it, the Fisk School inclusionary specialist organizes an annual Math Night that brings students and family members together for a night of fun activities. Ms. Torrey pulls together staff and student volunteers from the district to set up and facilitate 13 activity stations throughout the Fisk Elementary School. Parents and students work their way through various math- and STEM-themed challenges designed to promote creative problem-solving, an understanding of technology resources, and an appreciation for hands-on learning practices. Students practice their addition and subtraction skills by playing the game Farkle. Families work together 100 cups to build a tower within three minutes in this STEM challenge. Students program their own interactive ...
