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K-8 STEAM. Trinh Pham, M.Ed Gene Wachtel , M.Ed. Objectives. Data- sharing A brief introduction to K-8 STEAM pathways Funding. Why STEAM vs STEM?. A framework for teaching of how people learn naturally Change to STEAM education ecosystem
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K-8 STEAM Trinh Pham, M.Ed Gene Wachtel, M.Ed
Objectives • Data- sharing • A brief introduction to K-8 STEAM pathways • Funding
Why STEAM vs STEM? • A framework for teaching of how people learn naturally • Change to STEAM education ecosystem • To apply firsthand knowledge of Art & Design education • To integrate STEAM in our K-8 education through DesignMaker • To attract more girls to the field • To fund a school-wide STEAM program
Plant Sow the seeds of wonder, inquiry, problem-solving and critical thinking
Cultivate Improve STEAM education throughcultivating a rich STEAM education environment
Harvest Harvest a diverse STEAM workforce through internship, fellowship and employment programs
Impact Impact the Nation’s ability to compete and innovate globally
Change in MSP Achievement Gaps Family Income -- Mathematics The line is the gap in proficiency. Does it decrease (close) over time?
Program of Study Example of possible pathway through a multi-year technology challenge: • K-3 Activity: Gravity Car • 4-5 Activity: DC Motor Car or Robotics Car • 6-8 Activity: CO2Dragster • 9-10 Activity: Remote Control Car • 11-12 Activity: Remote Control Solar Vehicle • 5th Year/WWU VRI Department/UW SAE Engineering Department
Turn & Talk In groups of 2-3 (or more), create a program of study of one of the following topics and share: • Flight • Communications • Programming • Space • Biotechnology • Nanotechnology • Or create your own topic
Basic Education Allotment (BEA) • Established by individual school districts – consult your district’s finance director, deputy superintendent and/or superintendent
Sample of a Few Outside Grants • American for the Arts • Lowes’ Grant • Lowes Partnership • Home Depot Partnership • Metlife Grant and other personal grants • iGrants • F5 • Boeing Foundation • Microsoft Matching Grant • PTSA • Shoreline Public School Foundation Grant • Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Grant
Career & Technical Education (CTE) • Grades 7-12 funding only • Carl Perkins Grant • State iGrants • WA STEM Grants • Boeing Foundation Grants • And all other grants that come across our desks
Gene WachtelTrinh Pham Brewing Innovations designmaker@brewinginnovations.com www.brewinginnovations.com