Streamlined STEM: High-Quality Learning Without High-Cost Materials
Room 3
2:45 PM - 3:30 PMMon
Room 3
PreK-5th
Speakers
Natalie Shearin
Media Coordinator
Lindsay Jones
STEM Literacy Multi-Classroom Leader
Edgecombe County Schools
Streamlined STEM: High-Quality Learning Without High-Cost Materials demonstrates how powerful, standards-aligned STEM instruction can be achieved using minimal, low-cost, everyday materials. In this highly engaging 45-minute breakout session, educators will participate in hands-on learning experiences that model effective elementary STEM practices grounded in the engineering design process. Participants will explore strategies that intentionally build creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking- without reliance on expensive kits or resources. Attendees will leave with immediately applicable ideas and instructional confidence to design rigorous, equitable STEM learning opportunities in any elementary classroom.