November 7, 2016
Steam, Stem, Sream/ Science, Technology, Reading, Arts, Engineering, and Math
Brittany discussed our agenda for the evening and introduced our speaker: Dr. Malmont. She began her talk by asking what STEM means to us. For children just learning these subjects it may be hard to connect to them. She passed out random tools- a door handle, a nutcracker, a paint lid opener, etc. Once we all had a tool, she gave us apples and told us to use our tools to peel the fruit. She told us to look at our tools, and think about a time where we didn’t have the right tools to solve a problem. This is what STEM is for; it helps us solve problems in uncommon ways. Children are presented with problems all the time. With STEM they can learn they can be problem solvers. Before, she has asked students to then make applesauce. This shows that sometimes our tools are better suited for a different problem. Using the engineering process helps in problem solving.
She showed us a video about a kindergarten named Ben from G-BLUES who worked with college students to make an articulating dump truck. He came up with the idea, the design, and was instrumental in building it. We can engage students to be self-learners with simple, every day materials. She told us another example a couple girls who used an egg carton to make this walking-watering apparatus. Children can solve a lot of problems that may seem simple to us, but it can be challenging to them.
An attendee asked how this could be implemented in the classroom. Dr. Malmont suggested that we ask our class what problems they see in the world and what can be done to fix them. She talked about how the answer may seem simple- like a recycling robot- but this is a creative solution for students. We need to make problem solving real and exciting. She has had students in the past present their solutions to college students and parents. This makes them have extra pride in their work. Sometimes they might need guidance to make it as real as possible. We should encourage our students to not be afraid to share their ideas and thoughts. The more we can integrate this, the more excited the students become for learning.
“Stem away. That’s what I always say.”
Brittany thanked Dr. Malmont for speaking to us tonight, and she gave her a gift. Then she talked about how we have extra t-shirts available for anyone who did not order one. She talked about our Sheetz coupons fundraiser and encouraged members to sell their booklets. She reviewed the requirements again to be a club member (4 meetings, 1 community service, 1 fundraiser ($30), and liability insurance). We then had a raffle, where winning members received a prize.
We thanked everyone for coming and announced that our next meeting, November 14th, is a planning meeting. Brittany encouraged everyone to bring their ideas for the club for next semester.
Officers Present: Brittany Ebeling, Kristin Naumann, Becky Kauffman, and pace Adams
Signed by SU- PSEA Secretary,
Kristin Naumann
She showed us a video about a kindergarten named Ben from G-BLUES who worked with college students to make an articulating dump truck. He came up with the idea, the design, and was instrumental in building it. We can engage students to be self-learners with simple, every day materials. She told us another example a couple girls who used an egg carton to make this walking-watering apparatus. Children can solve a lot of problems that may seem simple to us, but it can be challenging to them.
An attendee asked how this could be implemented in the classroom. Dr. Malmont suggested that we ask our class what problems they see in the world and what can be done to fix them. She talked about how the answer may seem simple- like a recycling robot- but this is a creative solution for students. We need to make problem solving real and exciting. She has had students in the past present their solutions to college students and parents. This makes them have extra pride in their work. Sometimes they might need guidance to make it as real as possible. We should encourage our students to not be afraid to share their ideas and thoughts. The more we can integrate this, the more excited the students become for learning.
“Stem away. That’s what I always say.”
Brittany thanked Dr. Malmont for speaking to us tonight, and she gave her a gift. Then she talked about how we have extra t-shirts available for anyone who did not order one. She talked about our Sheetz coupons fundraiser and encouraged members to sell their booklets. She reviewed the requirements again to be a club member (4 meetings, 1 community service, 1 fundraiser ($30), and liability insurance). We then had a raffle, where winning members received a prize.
We thanked everyone for coming and announced that our next meeting, November 14th, is a planning meeting. Brittany encouraged everyone to bring their ideas for the club for next semester.
Officers Present: Brittany Ebeling, Kristin Naumann, Becky Kauffman, and pace Adams
Signed by SU- PSEA Secretary,
Kristin Naumann
Student Attendees:
Hannah Fisher John Daku Amy Miksovsky Morgan Brymesser Rebekah Kauffman Amanda Kemmerling Antoinette Auchey Aspen Bloom Brittany Ebeling Kristin Naumann Maddie Adams Veronica Ponti |
Planned by:
Brittany Ebeling Emilee Stoner Kristin Naumann Becky Kauffman Heather Stine Maddie Adams Shelby Rhoten |