Our
school is moving forward with STEM education. STEM is an acronym for
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
education. We focus on these areas together not only because the skills
and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, but
also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the real world and
in how students learn most effectively. STEM is an interdisciplinary and
applied approach that is coupled with hands-on, problem-based learning.
Just before school began this year, Gilbert's teachers attending
outdoor education training with Dr. Jean Lomino. Dr. Lomino challenged
us to broaden our definition of the traditional classroom.
At
Gilbert Elementary School, we are expanding the traditional boundaries
of classroom learning. Third grade teachers and students have expanded
our classroom to include the outdoors. We've made frequent visits to the
outdoor classroom. We have cleaned out the garden and replanted our
fall crops including lettuce varieties, brussel sprouts, kale, and
spinach. Here's a peek of us "tuning in" to nature!
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| Close your eyes and listen. What do you hear? |
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| Mrs. Thornton talks about the animal habitats that are here on our campus. |
