Lunch & Learn: Integrating STEAM into the 21st Century Classroom

Hosted by: Colorado League of Charter Schools and Space Foundation
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Space Foundation, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Cost: League Members and New School Developers: Free; Non-members: $25
Description: This Lunch and Learn will bring you to Colorado Springs and the only dedicated space museum in the state. Once here, we will discuss what the 21st Century classroom looks like by integrating the Arts into STEM curriculum. You will, then, be led by the Space Foundation’s Space Education Specialists (all former classroom teachers) in a STEAM-centered project to see how easy it is to integrate cross-curricular lessons into the classroom.

Agenda: 

11:30-11:40 Welcome and Introductions
11:40-11:50 Acquire Lunch
11:50-12:15 Dining and Discussion: "Integrating STEAM into the 21st Century Classroom”
12:15-1:30 STEAM Projects
-Science On a Sphere
-Mars Robotics Laboratory
-Hands-on STEAM Activity
1:30 On Your Own Tour the Space Foundation Discovery Center and Education Labs

Presenters: Bryan Debates-Senior Director of Education
Elias Molen-Space Education Specialist
Jami Sunkel-Space Education Specialist
Carah Barbarick-Space Education Specialist

Registration: Deadline November 9, 2015