
Birchwood Middle School
10 Birchwood Drive
North Providence, RI 02904
401.233.1120 Fax: 401.353.6903
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City of North Providence, R.I.
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S.T.E.A.M.
S.T.E.A.M. Education emphasizes a new way of teaching and learning that focuses on hands-on inquiry and open-ended exploration. It allows students with diverse interests, abilities, and experiences to develop skills they will need in the 21st century workforce. It is a shift away from the teacher presenting information and covering science topics to the teacher guiding and assisting students in problem-solving while encouraging them to take the lead in their own learning. (Cameron & Craig, 2016)
What does S.T.E.A.M. stand for?
S.T.E.A.M. Education
STEAM Education emphasizes a way of teaching and learning that focuses on hands-on inquiry and exploration. It is a shift away from the teacher presenting information and covering science topics to the teacher guiding and assisting students in problem-solving while encouraging them to take the lead in their own learning. (Cameron & Craig, 2016)
Our STEAM course will focus on agricultural science, with students working to grow and maintain plants in a variety of ways.
Our Class Expectations
Your success, and that of our class, depends on your ability to participate in blended & collaborative learning! Our class will consist of a combination or blending of working collaboratively with other students, independently online and at your own pace, and with your teacher in both large/small groups to solve problems, complete tasks, or create products. Each student is individually accountable for their own work, and the work of the group as a whole (Cameron & Craig, 2016).
In order for our class to create a successful blended & collaborative learning environment, it is expected that each student will be:
Respectful in their actions and attitude towards your partners, other teams, your teacher, our classroom work space, and the environment.
Responsible for following the class expectations, including Chromebook Use & Care Policy at all times. Responsible to stay focused to complete tasks with quality work.
Ready to Learn by having all required *class materials each day and following all class and task directions/procedures.
Staff
Mrs. Katharine Bowers
Room 4 & The STEAM Garden
Teacher Contact Information: Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
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Address
10 Birchwood Drive
North Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 233-1120
Fax: (401) 353.6903
Principal
Brian Gilmore
brian.gilmore@npsd.k12.ri.us
Assistant Principal
Joseph Palazzo
joseph.palazzo@npsd.k12.ri.us
School Nurse
Mrs. Kelly Nesbitt, M .Ed, R.N., CSNT
kelly.nesbitt@npsd.k12.ri.us
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