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Pembroke Public Schools

Pembroke Public Schools. Gateway Progress Session April 9, 2014. Pembroke Elementary Successes: Currently Running….

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Pembroke Public Schools

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  1. Pembroke Public Schools Gateway Progress Session April 9, 2014

  2. Pembroke Elementary Successes: Currently Running… • -Presentation by Team Members to all district elementary staff and subsequent analysis of STEMperature Survey Monkey results to gauge elementary staff knowledge, needs, and challenges • -Design Squad (Grades 4,5,6) and Design Squad Junior (1,2,3) Enrichment Program offered to all district students • -Spring enrichment offering for Introduction to Robotics (Grades 5,6) • -Development of elementary STEM lesson template and start of creating grade level STEM lessons to integrate seamlessly with ELA and Math instruction • -Start of Science buddies to promote cross grade STEM experiences • -Technology: QR codes, Twitter, Instagram, iPads • -Collaboration with art teachers for STEAM lessons

  3. Pembroke Elementary Successes: Coming soon… • -Pilot of EiE units and development of comparative feedback form (Spring 2013) • -Currently working with Science from Scientists to attain funding to bring the program to all Pembroke 5th graders • -Continued development of STEM lessons for district staff • -Summer STEM and STEAM Enrichment programs • -Grades 1- 3 Green House Initiative, spearheaded by parent biologists Bobsled Challenge Design Squad

  4. Pembroke Secondary Successes: -Summer S.T.E.M. Initiative -Garden Project (2013- 2014) -Green Energy Project (2014) -Bridgewater State University City Labs -Mystery of the Crooked Cell -x-STREAM Adventures -Cranberry Day Lab -Rock Candy Lab/ Writing Project -Computer Programming Class -Algebra- based computer programming -Math applications -Video game design -Coding -Google Sketch Up -PEF Garden Project -Donating fruits/ vegetables to Rosie’s Place

  5. Our whimsical experience… “It’s been nice to have the administrative support, allowing the time to work together, share, and collaborate across all grade levels and disciplines.” –Lara “This opportunity has allowed us to collaborate with teachers in the area of art, music, and physical education to develop S.T.E.A.M. lessons.” -Amiee “There is a greater emphasis on bringing social studies and science instruction back into the curriculum. This opportunity has allowed us to integrate all content areas and engage the creative 21st century brains through meaningful experiences.” -Kathy “Allows for a well- rounded learning experience.” -Adam

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