Livsey Elementary School STEM Vision
As the roles of science, mathematics, and technology grow in our society, schools must prepare students to thrive in a highly complex world. Livsey Elementary School believes that educated citizens of the 21st century must have a solid background in science, technology, engineering and math. With knowledge in these areas, students will be able to keep up with the rapid growth of the technological innovations happening daily. Educated citizens of the 21st century must have a love of learning that will enable them to be self-motivated lifelong learners who can adapt easily and quickly to changes. By providing children with innovative engineering design challenges, children learn naturally to question and solve problems. Students not only need to be good problem solvers but also have the ability to clarify and condense their thoughts. Livsey Elementary School students will be competent mathematicians and writers, who can do research and investigate questions they will face in middle and high school, college, and throughout their careers.
STEM MISSION
The mission of Livsey’s STEM Program is for all stakeholders to work collaboratively to maximize students’ creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment, preparing them to compete in a global society.
To cultivate 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and scientific inquiry.
To encourage students to engage with real world problems in an interdisciplinary manner.
Use of technology-supported learning tools
Interdisciplinary, cross grade level and PBL projects
Opportunities to apply the engineering design process to solve real world problems with multiple solutions.
Strong financial support from PTO families
Partnerships built with local businesses
Cultivation of mentoring relationships for teachers and students with local industry partners
Partners:
STEM for Every Child |
SYNOVUS BANK - TUCKER |
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