The James Webb STEM Innovation Project Based upon the success of the Hubble ERO Student Pilot Project, we have developed and initiated the James Webb STEM.

The James Webb STEM Innovation Project

Based upon the success of the Hubble ERO Student Pilot Project, we have developed and initiated the James Webb STEM Innovation Project (SIP).

This project is currently in the pilot phase and is being implemented in New York and California.

Sample projects from California schools participating in the SIP

JWST Cakes

JWST in a bottle

Cake Pop Exoplanets

Secret recipe

Almost there…

Cake Pop Exoplanets

Cupcake Exoplanets

Adding final details…

Solar System waiting to be discovered by JWST

JWST’s Space Land Game

(Rules are like Candy Land)

JWST

A Multimedia JWST Trivia Game

Introduction

Completed JWSTFramework

Some choices

JWST Trivia Game Creators

A Spiral Galaxy…

…with infrared solar systems scattered throughout the arms.

First graders busy working on a JWST Project

Mirror

Adding supports for secondary mirror

First and second graders learn about space and the James Webb Space Telescope…

…and make space-themed images.

Fifth grade students make JWST models

Comments from Participating Educators

Comments from Ms. Shubin-Greer • My students enjoyed learning

about the James Webb Space Telescope and how it will impact future science exploration and discoveries in their lifetime. As a first grade teacher, I was excited and intrigued to see their interests spark, as my students came up with thought-provoking questions, utilized their note-taking skills, and displayed high-level comprehension, while learning about the James Webb Space Telescope. In addition, my students appreciated Mrs. Taylor’s knowledge and sharing of space related information. Overall, I enjoyed including NASA (specifically the James Webb Space Telescope) as part of my teaching curriculum, as it truly was part of encouraging my students to enjoy being lifelong learners.

Comments from Ms. Block • This is the second year that we have participated in this project. Students were especially engaged, curious, and motivated to learn more about the WEBB telescope from Mrs. Taylor's presentation at our school. While many have learned about astronomy and space science in the past, they had not learned HOW scientists get their data; nor carefully considered the question, "What else might we find?" Working in small groups, the students explored the various websites related to the space telescope, took notes, and shared data and questions with one another. They created hand-decorated marbled paper to match the 'space' theme, and were able to write to/about the project in two different genres. This was a fantastic way to integrate technology, writing, art, and science. Many thanks!

Comments from Mr. Steenerson

• The students at George School enjoyed doing their JWST projects. They had an opportunity to research on the Internet, a 5th grade standard, to write, create models, draw pictures, and give oral reports on what they learned. Parents also were excited to help their children with their projects and several came to the school to secure more information. As an educator, I was impressed in the enthusiasm the kids displayed in their presentations. I was glad we had the opportunity to learn more about this new technology.

• The 32 students in Room 11 of Treeview School, Bidwell Campus enjoyed learning about the telescopes and the travels through space. The first and second graders enjoyed learning from the models Mrs. Taylor brought, and they continued to think about what might be seen by the telescopes as they travel through space. After searching out pictures and reading more, the students decided to draw space, including stars, planets, and even the Hubble telescope. The students used black paper, crayons, and oil pastels to create their vision of space. The art was displayed all together on the hall bulletin board for everyone at school to enjoy. The students loved the opportunity to learn more about space and telescopes.

Comments from Mrs. Baker