We are sending a HUGE heartfelt thank you to all of our Dingeman community members interested in making a positive impact on our students through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities. We’re excited to welcome volunteers (new and seasoned) and look forward to working together to inspire the next generation of innovators!
Please read through and review the resources available to your grade level classroom.
Recorded Orientation: Here is a video recording of the material covered in the orientation along with the orientation slidedeck. The recording is around 19 minutes long.
Review the Basics: 24-25 STEAM Basics
Scheduling Activities: The STEAM lead for your classroom will contact the classroom teacher to schedule days/times for STEAM lessons throughout the year. We ask that you aim for five STEAM focused lessons throughout the year. Please do not schedule your first lesson until October 1st. That will give us time to finish Makerspace organization and inventory tasks.
Grade Level Resources: Your class team decides how you STEAM. We have device lessons, STEAM challenges, and 3D printers available. Please look through what is available for your grade level and determine what you feel comfortable bringing into the classroom for your kids.
Access to STEAM Materials/Devices: We have the Makerspace reserved on Wednesdays from 8:30-10:00 am. This is time we can currently be available to facilitate device exploration, 3D printer training, and gathering seasonal STEAM challenge materials. If you are a seasoned STEAM volunteer and you can be available to support some of these areas, please let us know so that we can connect you with volunteers who are unable to make it during the Wednesday morning hours.
AGAIN, we appreciate your generous donation of time! We look forward to fostering a sense of curiosity, problem-solving, and a growth mindset for all of our TIGERS! Without you, none of this would be possible. TEAMWORK makes the STEAM-work!
If you can DREAM it, you can STEAM it!
