The STEM-ification of our School

• 1. Holston View Elementary Schoolwhere learning is a way of life.

2. A little about our school Enrollment = 400 3. A little about our school Enrollment = 400 Pre-K thru 6th + SpEd 4. A little about our school Enrollment = 400 Pre-K thru 6th + SpEd Approximately 45%Free/Reduced 5. A little about our school Enrollment = 400 Pre-K thru 6th + SpEd Approximately 45%Free/Reduced Built as an open space,non-graded school in1973. 6. A little about our school Enrollment = 400 Pre-K thru 6th + SpEd Approximately 45%Free/Reduced Built as an open space,non-graded school in1973. Blue Ribbon School ofExcellence 1997 7. A little about our school Enrollment = 400 Pre-K thru 6th + SpEd Approximately 45%Free/Reduced Built as an open space,non-graded school in1973. Blue Ribbon School ofExcellence 1997 Known for laggingbehind in the use oftechnology 8. From Outdoor Classroom to Solar Pavilion1970s School constructed a NatureTrail with two outdoor classrooms2010 Began STEM Initiative to includeindoor and outdoor resources2011 Approached EcoLogical EnergySystems about solar grant possibilities2012 Participated in Tennessee STEM Leadership Academyand made commitment to expand STEM learning resources2013 Developed Solar Pavilion Proposal 9. Site ProposalEastern Side of the Main Campus 10. Site ProposalEastern Side of the Main Campus 11. Site ProposalEastern Side of the Main Campus 12. Dashboard ReportsDaily Log 13. Dashboard ReportsWeekly Log 14. Dashboard ReportsMonthly Log 15. Project BenefitsMaterial ValueSolar Pavilion/Outdoor ClassroomGround-mount panelsSolar panels on picnic shelterDashboard on site and onlineGenerating capacity = 50 KWApproximately 30 X 40 footprintSmall wind turbineInstalled value $240,000No cost to school districtKey lease provisions: 16 years, no premium $100 annual lease payment Donated to school district after lease Early termination termsRevenue Est. > $11,000/year after leaseLife expectancy = 30 + yearsWarranty = 30 yearsAdded ValueDirect curriculum benefits for STEM andCommon Core in K-12 +Catalyst for developing partnershipsAdded value to grant applicationsNeighborhood statement of support forsustainable/renewable energyEstablishes a vision for continueddevelopment of forward-thinking projectsConfirms regional emphasis on collaborationand good willFoundation for future STEM Park 16. Common Core and STEM Shared ValueCommon CoreMission StatementThe Common Core State Standardsprovide a consistent, clearunderstanding of what students areexpected to learn, so teachers andparents know what they need to doto help them. The standards aredesigned to be robust and relevantto the real world, reflecting theknowledge and skills that our youngpeople need for success in collegeand careers.STEM PrioritiesPresident Obama on the re-designof ESEAInclude new funding priorities forstates with college- and career-readystandards in place, as theycompete for federal funds toimprove teaching and learning andupgrade curriculum in reading andmath. This priority applies to thePresidents FY2011 budget requestfor new Effective Teaching andLearning programs in literacy ($450million) and STEM ($300 million). 17. Specific Curriculum HooksCommon CoreGeometric shapes stained into thepavilion floor to support earlychildhood emphasis on geometry andnumbersMiddle grade data analysis and linksto real-world connectionsBasis for increased non-fictionreadingHigh school content: math, physics,process modeling, manufacturing,marketing, statistics, career transitionWriting prompt stimulationExpanded possibilities with newScience Standards due this yearShared links and activities developedby BTCS Curriculum groupsSTEM LinksScience links to Physics, Chemistry,biodiversity, astronomy,renewable/sustainable energy solutions,environmental impactTechnology links to computers, powermanagement, battery structures, mobileand assistive applications, strategic use oftoolsEngineering links to creative problem-solving,design and marketing, structuralanalysis, power grid construction,modelingMathematics links to energy analysis,data mining, number systems, abstractand quantitative reasoning, constructingmathematical arguments 18. Next Steps1.BTCS Board Acceptance2.City of Bristol Approval for land use3.Begin Construction 19. Pouring the foundationConcreteforms are stillin place for thefoundationpiers. 20. Pouring the foundationGravel is in place, ready to assemble the parts. Themain supports are on the left, lying on the ground. 21. Erecting the bits and pieces 22. Erecting the bits and piecesThe solarpanels arebeinginstalled. Thedeadline isjust a few daysaway. 23. Erecting the bits and piecesWhew! Now,lets clean thisplace up! 24. Its alive!We made itwith hours tospare! 25. It is an attention-getter Solar Builder:Design of theYear award Articles in thelocal newsmedia Visitors fromnear and afar 26. It is an attention-getter Articles in thelocal newsmedia Visitors fromnear and afar 27. It is an attention-getter Visitors fromnear and afar 28. Make it a learning resource Eco-Energyfor Schools CurriculumDevelopment Furniture andFixtures____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Energy Monopoly Game Board 29. Make it a learning resource Eco-Energyfor Schools CurriculumDevelopment Furniture andFixtures 30. Make it a learning resource Eco-Energyfor Schools 31. Summer TrainingSolar Camp:July 31-August 2TeacherWorkshop:July 28-29 32. Web site developmentEcoEnergy ForSchool'sSTEMs to SunshineCurriculumEcoEnergyforschools.orgSTEMEducationProject BasedLearningSustainabilityHands-OnLearningMaking aDifference 33. But wait! Theres moreRamps andChutes 34. HVES hasHostedCampInventionfor 2 years34 35. Camp Invention Directed by Judi Bays Assisted by Diana Harris Michael Sheffield Amy Cantor Team Assistants Courtney McCall Kayla Duncan Pierce Edmondson35 36. Camp Invention Fifty-seven students inattendance Focus on power in many forms Wind Solar Hydro Projects included Circuits Motors Robotics Computer simulations36 37. But wait! Theres moreRamps andChutes 38. But wait! Theres moreRamps andChutesDigitalPhotoFrames 39. Healthy Living/DecisionsCandy-FreeSchool 40. Healthy Living/DecisionsCandy-FreeSchoolProject FitAmerica 41. Continuedattention toHealthyDecisionsincludingphysical health(diet andexercise) andmental health(mutual respect). 42. Continuedattention toHealthyDecisionsincludingphysical health(diet andexercise) andmental health(mutualrespect). 43. Healthy Living/DecisionsCandy-FreeSchoolProject FitAmericaCodinggrades 4-6 44. ScratchGrades 4-6Structured approachto problem-solvingImprovedcommunication andcollaboration skills44 45. New this yearSTEM as arotation class 46. New this yearSTEM as arotation classMini-Maker-Faire 47. One isn't necessarily born with courage,but one is born with potential.Without courage, we cannot practice anyother virtue with consistency.We cant be kind, true, merciful, generous,or honest.- Maya Angelou 48. Succeed. 49. How do you get through your day? 50. THANK YOUJerry Poteat [email protected]