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'Growing STEMS' |
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Research shows that agriculture literacy is inadequate among Americans. Many students believe that cotton grows on sheep and strawberry milk derives from a red cow.
Belmont University, Portland High School, and Clyde Riggs Elementary collaborate to implement a STEM Day on the campus of Portland High School. It is a demonstration of the commitment of learners of all ages, who are sharing their knowledge and passion for connecting STEM across the curriculum. The goal of this workshop is to showcase partnerships among schools, universities, and the community. Presenters will discuss practical, hands-on activities that bring learning to life!
Workshop Session (all workshops will be 75 minutes) | |
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Presentation: 14601_2131JenniferBates.pdf |
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Handouts: 14601_2131JenniferBates_1.pdf 14601_2131JenniferBates_2.pdf 14601_2131JenniferBates_x.pdf |
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| Jennifer Bates | |
| Email: | jennifer.bates@sumnerschools.org |
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| Speaker Order: | 1 |
| Author Order: | 1 |
| Person Type: | Point of Contact,Primary Presenter |
| State: | Tennessee |
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| Main Phone: | 615-451-0196 |
| Biosketch: | Jennifer grew up on a tobacco and beef farm in Middle Tennessee. She brings her experience to her first grade classroom. Her classroom comes alive with guest speakers, such as; the local high school FFA chapter, UT’s Extension Agency, USDA’s Soil and Water Conservation office, and her local Farm Bureau. Stories are brought to life with hands-on, agricultural literacy activities in her classroom. She has been Tennessee’s White-Reinhardt Winner and USDA Award applicant. Jennifer has a master’s degree in education, with a reading specialist endorsement. |
| Organization/Affiliation: | Tennessee Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom |
| Dr. Rachael Flynn-Hopper | |
| Email: | rachael.flynn@belmont.edu |
| Speaker Order: | 2 |
| Author Order: | 1 |
| Person Type: | Presenter 2 |
| State: | Tennessee |
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| Main Phone: | 615-268-4080 |
| Biosketch: | Dr. Flynn-Hopper is the Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching Program and an Associate Professor of Education at Belmont University. She has a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction of Reading. Her research interests are in inquiry based teaching and in successfully linking all content areas through literacy. |
| Organization/Affiliation: | Belmont University |
