STEM WEEK PROJECTS

Next week is our much-awaited STEM WEEK. This is when the learners are given the opportunity to apply the attributes of the learner profile: being an inquirer, risk-taker, knowledgeable, reflective and open-minded, and others. For this event, the Grade 1s will work in groups of 3-4 members. They reflected on the following: - What concerns or problems or challenging works do you haveat present (may be at school or at home)? - Is there any work or task at home or at school that you want to be solved or make it easier to do? - Have you tried ways to solve these concerns? Did they work? Why not? Out of the concerns they brainstormed, they chose one problem to focus on. Then they discussed and further explained why it is a problem. Then their classmates from other groups offered possible solutions. On Monday, the groups will look into the solutions suggested by their other classmates. They may choose one to apply. They may also combine solutions from the given options or come up with their own if they have a better idea as a group. This is an independent work and is to be done by the learners with minimal guidance from the teacher. We would like the students exercise their voice, choice and eventually own this project. Through this, we are hoping to see lifelong learners take action.