Nothing goes hand in hand more closely to Science,
Technology, Engineering and mathematics, quite like the Virginia Air and Space
Center. At one
of my most recent professional developments, Virginia Air and Space provided us with a few resources
for VA Teachers. First off, one thing
that they expressed was that many of us already do many STEM activities without
even realizing that’s what we are doing.
VA Air
and Space center demonstrated various components of their STEMtastic outreach
program. One specific activity, I was
able to get my hands on was one of the math boxes they had. It was specific to area and perimeter. The
box contained: Graph paper, play dough, calculator, protractor, a ruler, dry
erase markers and plastic knives.
The idea was have the kids create a shape with given areas
and perimeters or have them create their own.
I liked that this would be a great and easy center idea once introduced
to the whole class, it would be perfect to keep as a center idea for those that
need hands on experience and manipulaitives for area and perimeter.
The Virginia Air and Space Center offers many types and combinations
of outreach programs and education activities. Each activity is tied directly to the Virginia Standards, which make sit super easy to select something for your students. They even offer numerous programs for home-schoolers as well. So, if you are in the Hampton
Roads area of Virginia, You won’t want to miss out on this great
opportunity. Heck, they might be willing
to work something out with you even if you aren’t near by.
Remember, The Sky is the Limit!
Remember, The Sky is the Limit!
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