One thing I've definitely learned through STEM infusion is not to underestimate your students. They can do far more than you expect if given the chance. This week, we researched American symbols using padlet and several books from the library. This connected to our story of the week titled A New Friend and the related text entitled Symbols of Our Country. Students collected information and responded to questions to further thinking. Then, students chose pictures from the devices camera roll I had added for safe searching. There were several options of each of the monuments and symbols we had learned about. They had to include at least 3 symbols, excite an audience, and give some details about each US symbol. Check out what my first graders were able to create in 30 minutes!
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