Enriching the Curriculum

 Ensuring students receive the 21st Century skills needed to succeed in a global economy is not always easy.  There is a lot of work to be done, as well as, barriers to break down.  In recent years there are a few things I have done to help make sure I am impacting my students and my district.  First I began attending Walden to increase my content knowledge and professional practices.  Second, I participated in a PLC funded by a grant.  There were a handful of science teachers from my district involved and we grew close while increasing our knowledge and digging deep into Problem-Based Learning.  Finally, I recently met with personnel from the Public Works Department of our city.  We are going to implement a unit on water quality.  We are also partnering with them for facility usage at the end of the year for a science fair.  These items are a start and with a continued pursuit could make a difference.  Implementing anything, however, at the elementary level that is not reading or math can seem impossible.  I will continue to work towards preparing my students for a future sure to be rich in STEM even though there will continue to be challenges!