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'Growing STEAM in the Garden' |
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Growing STEAM in the Garden is a real life show and tell connecting agriculture across the curriculum for all grades. How to teach the concepts of science, technology, engineering and math, along with the arts is demonstrated throughout the presentation. Gardening is a learning tool that provides multisensory learning experiences and which gives children a strong foundation in basic STEM concepts. Educators can utilize gardens to expand on previous knowledge and to reinforce what is being taught in the classroom. This presentation is designed to show teachers ways to make garden learning intentional and successful. Workshop Session (all workshops will be one hour) | |
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Darleen Horton Environmental Education Consultant 502-551-9907 johnanddarleenhorton@outlook.com Darleen Horton is an experienced educator who fosters real-world connections through teaching, guiding, inspiring and challenging students. Teaching experiences range from kindergarten to adult learners and encompass subjects across the curriculum in addition to: Designing and building world class, standards based Outdoor Classrooms with an emphasis on gardening; Creating standards based lessons in environmental literacy and environmental education to be embedded into current curriculum for all grade levels; Building partnerships with local business and industry and creating an advisory council from that group; Working with environmental and educational leaders in the district, community, state, and nation to develop curriculum; Creating and presenting professional development for local, state, and national educators with emphasis on STEM and agriculture connections in the classroom as well as science; Mentoring of pre-service teachers; working with school administrative teams; grant writing; and teacher development. Bachelors of Science Degree, Western Kentucky University Graduate: Education and Environmental Education, University of Louisville Professional affiliations include National Science Teachers Association; National Association of Environmental Educators; Kentucky Association of Environmental Educators; Kentucky Science Teachers Association; Society of Presidential Awardees in Science Teaching; National and Kentucky Education Association Awards include the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching: National Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence; Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award; Aegon Teacher Award; Outstanding Individual for Excellence in Environmental Education Award, and more. Her focus is to provide outlearning experiences that connect real life emphasis to the curriculum, thus enhancing the love and understanding of nature and the world. |