NMS STEM PLC
September 20, 2018
Twitter: #SheldonSTEM
STEM PLC Norms
Purpose: Explore STEM and PBL best practice & instructional strategies. Analyze & monitor student performance. Learn and grow as a team. We will stick to our agenda. Please discuss any potential agenda items by Monday of each week with Ms. Clark.
Engagement: All attendees have meaningful participation and contributions. No cell phone usage please.
Record Keeping: A designated note-taker will record STEM PLC learning & decisions on a Google Doc in the campus team drive. Team leaders will communicate with team members not in attendance each week.
Questions or concerns regarding the STEM program, students, or teachers should be brought up during PLC time for discussion and resolution.
Agenda
1. Google Classroom - Resources posted and organized under the Classwork Tab (Materials).
2. PBL Share Out - Be prepared to share your 8th grade PBL with the team (if you teach both 7th & 8th grade) or your 7th grade PBL with the team (if you teach only 7th grade) in 5 minutes or less. Share the driving question, problem or challenge to be solved, what topics/standards your project addresses, and what students create.
3. Energy Day - 7th graders
- Permission slips out by Oct 9th, turned in by Oct 16 (none accepted after 16th)
- Team Leader: Order one bus, collect slips, let Ms. Clark know how many are going on the 16th, keep a folder together for all permission slips and bring it with you. Check medical needs before departure.
4. Reminder - please communicate any time you have a guest coming with Ms. Clark. Also, if you have something awesome going on in class that you would like us to come by and see, please let us know!
5. Questions, comments, concerns
Upcoming Events
2. STEM Family Movie Night (October Sky) - Friday, October 26th from 6 - 9 pm at the Null Middle School Gymnasium.
3. STEM Teacher Planning Day at Ney - Wednesday, October 31st.
4. LyondellBasell STEMtastic Guest Speakers for 7th grade students - November 7th.
4. Fall Showcase: December 4th 6:00 - 8:00 pm
STEM Academy Common Language and Practice
"GREATNESS STEMS FROM HERE"
Annette Clark, M. Ed
Email: annetteclark@sheldonisd.com
Phone: 281-727-1330
Twitter: @EdTechClark