We are excited to bring hands-on STEAM learning to students in Grades 1–3 at Ella Baker! Students will explore engaging, hands-on projects and experiences, from programming little robots to taking on Cup Stacking and Tower Building challenges and much more.
Become a STEAM Docent! No prior STEAM experience or expertise is needed. The PTSA provides the lesson plans, materials, and training. Volunteers coordinate with their student’s teacher to schedule lessons at a time that works for the class.
Time Commitment: 1 training + 2 lessons for the year
Questions? Contact steamdocent@ellabakerptsa.org
Please make sure you are an approved volunteer in the Lake Washington School District: Volunteering in LWSD - Lake Washington School District
LESSON PLANS & TEACHING RESOURCES
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Training Deck: Steam Docent Training Slides
Grade 1:
LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO BEE-BOT
Lesson: Introduction to BeeBot
Tutorial for Steam Volunteers: How to introduce BeeBots to your class
Suggested Pre-activity: Read-Aloud: How to Code a Sandcastle - Read Aloud Children's Book
Grade 1:
LESSON 2: Coming soon!
Grade 2:
LESSON 1: MY ROBOTIC FRIENDS JR.
Lesson: My Robotic Friends Jr.
Tutorial for Steam Volunteers: Cup Stacking Programming
Grade 2:
LESSON 2: Coming soon!
Grade 3:
LESSON 1: Building Towers using Vex IQ
Lesson: Building Tower with Vex IQ
Tutorial for Steam Volunteers: Building Towers with Vex IQ