Some creative and engaging STEAM lessons are making their way into classrooms this school year.
Berkeley County School District would like to recognize all of its teachers who landed STEAM grants from Santee Cooper. This year, a total of 20 grants were awarded.
Through this grant program, individual teachers could apply for grants up to $2,500 and teams of teachers could apply for up to $5,000. These STEAM lessons include different activities ranging from experimenting with 3D printers, to using ukuleles as tools for cross-curricular lessons, to revitalizing school gardens – and beyond.
Congratulations to the grant recipients listed below!
BCSD third grade teachers: K-12 Science, P.E. and Health Coordinator Laura Wiggins is leading the group in bringing “Wings of Wonder: A Life Cycle Journey” to third grade classrooms
Berkeley Elementary: Jessica Dennis – “Chicken Egg Hatching”
Berkeley High: Kim Proctor and Kristel Brogdon – “Berkeley Brew”
Boulder Bluff Elementary: Michelle Howard, Rian Emmert, Ashley Newman and Yvonne Ellington-Basley – “Exploring the World through Tactile Graphics for the Visually Impaired with 3D Printing”
Bowens Corner Elementary: Alicia Jowers, Lanora Rogers, and Elizabeth Lowery – “Merge, Move, Make: Energy in Action”
Cane Bay Elementary: Ann-Marie Cate and Heidi Treen – “Designing the Future Creatures Zoo: A 3D Printing Exploration of Animals”
Cane Bay High: Amanda Sharp and Laren Siefken – “Advancing Sports Medicine Education: Integrating Electrical Stimulation Technology for Hands-On Learning”
Cane Bay Middle: Jessica Wade and Jeannette Hartstein – “Print and Prosper: Empowering Creativity and Entrepreneurship with DTG Technology”
Carolyn Lewis School: Rilyn Joyner – “Powering the Future: Solar and Wind Energy Exploration”
Daniel Island School: Crysta Caldwell – “Strumming Through STEAM: Ukuleles as Tools for Cross-Curricular Exploration”
Goose Creek High: Teody Ramon – “Project RISE (Real-World Innovation through STEAM Exploration)”
Hanahan Elementary: Amanda McClain, Kara Driskell, Stephanie Sykes, Madyson Delk, Kellie Swygert, Caroline Henke and Kristine Bryan – “Revitalizing the Garden!”
Also, Rebecca Swisher, Lauren Marra and Brittany Lowell – “Level Up: Building Brains with Math Games”
Marrington Elementary: Shelley Hartle – “Roll Into Learning: Student Created Dice and Review Games with the ChompSaw”
Philip Simmons Elementary: Lydia Renn (group) – “Second Grade Science Exploration”
Philip Simmons High: Paige Duvall – “Planting Appreciation: Student-Made Seed Paper for Staff”
Stratford High: Sonya Marriott and Kerri Taylor – “Hydroponics – The Future of Farming”
Westview Middle: Christie Calvin and Jamie Hilton – “Driving Innovation: A Smart City Project”
Westview Primary: Tammy Sauls – “Engaging Kinesthetic Learners in Preschool Special Education”
Whitesville Elementary: Katelyn Pickrell – “Outdoor STEAM for Little Learners”