STEM (TK - 2)

Grades: K - 2

Time: 3:30 pm - 4:40 pm

Location: Blue Oak School (1436 Polk St, Napa CA 94559)

Date: Tuesdays - 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 (NO CLASS ON 2/18)

Description: 

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Learning in STEM integrates these four disciplines into a cohesive learning model based on real-world applications. Rather than teach these subjects separately, STEM combines them into a connected learning paradigm based on real-world scenarios. Here's a bit more about what each component entails:

Science: This involves a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe. It fosters curiosity and investigation about the natural world.

Technology: This involves the usage and knowledge of tools, techniques, systems or methods of organization. It covers everything from computers and software to simple technological processes used in various industries.

Engineering: This is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes. It focuses on problem-solving, designing solutions, and turning ideas into reality.

Mathematics: This involves the study of numbers, shapes, and patterns. It is a fundamental discipline that is used in a lot of the analysis, reasoning, and planning that's done in science, technology, and engineering.

The goal of STEM education is to prepare students for the evolving demands of the 21st-century workforce. It aims to foster inquiring minds, logical reasoning, and collaboration skills among students. It also emphasizes innovation and encourages students to apply their learning to solve real-world problems.

STEM syllabus