STREAM PROJECT

Environmental Education STREAM (Science Technology Reading Engineering Arts Mathematics)

Project

There are two options for this project.  You can work individually or in a group of 2 or 3.  No groups larger than 3. 

Option 1.  KIWI-type Science Discovery Box.  Any Science SOL.  A collection of materials and documents that can be used to teach a particular science concept.  Should include components from Reading, Science and at least one other area from STREAM.  For examples of kits, go to www.kiwico.com and look at the Kiwi, Atlas, Doodle, or Tinker crate Lines (you’ll find these by under the OUR LINES tab on the website.)  When you go to the Line, you can see sample crates.  We also have several crates in the classroom.  Start planning early so that any needed materials can be ordered. 

Option 2.  Outdoor Teaching Backpack.  The backpack will contain materials and resources. Should include components from Reading, Science and at least one other area from STREAM and focused on environmental education topics.  Go to https://www.homesciencetools.com/science-kits/biology-nature-kits/ to see examples.  The focus of the kits should be local plants/animals/insects/environments.  We have viewers, small microscopes, and lots of other materials available and additional items can be ordered. 

The completed kits will be placed in local school or public library spaces.  They could be used by teachers or parents.  Since your names (if you wish) and the College of Education will be associated with these project kits, it’s important that things like grammar, age appropriateness, and safety are considered as you develop your kit.

Due Date: Day of Final Exam