Literacy and STEM (Part I)- Mountain Office

Grade Level(s): 3-12

Date(s): September 26, 2022

Location: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Ext. Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759

Cost: $65

Description: The world of STEM provides a rich environment that motivates children to want to learn more. Children often prefer reading about spiders and dinosaurs to fictional characters. STEM activities help students build vocabulary, incorporate problem-solving skills, and analyze complex text with real-world applications. Maximize classroom time by integrating literacy with the natural connections of STEM disciplines. The day will be a combination of STEM learning experiences infused with literacy strategies.  The part one session will concentrate on understanding STEM, motion, observation versus inference, and biotic/abiotic factors.

  • Contact hours: 5

Registration will be available on WRESA's website soon.

Cost: $65

Contact(s): Michelle Benigno (828-206-3014/mtbenign@ncsu.edu)

Application Deadline: September 15, 2022