Exciting news from Roane County STEM Schools! Teachers from across our district joined forces to present at the STEM Expo in Sevierville, TN this week. Their topics covered a range of innovative ideas:
AI Tools for the Classroom
Sparking Creativity Through Computer Science
Transforming Instruction Through Project Based Learning
Implementing Computer Science for Middle and High School Grades
Integrating Science and Literacy with Purposeful Phenomenon
Designing PBLs with Standards in Mind
What a day of incredible learning, networking, and knowledge sharing! #RoaneCountySTEM #STEMExpo #InnovativeEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #CollaborationGoals#TSIN#MES#OSMS#OSHS#RHS#MMS
Anything is possible when your entire school is standing beside you! Students at BES are taught to love and respect one another, to lift each other up, and to encourage one another. No matter the task or obstacle, students know they are supported and can walk forward confidently!
Exploring Wildlife with Chris Morton from TWRA! We had the pleasure of hosting Chris Morton from TWRA at Rockwood Middle School. He spoke with our students about wildlife and fisheries, sharing insights on conservation efforts and how they protect our natural resources.
On National Rare Diseases Day, Harriman Middle School students and staff came together to raise awareness about these often-overlooked conditions. With a shared vision of compassion and understanding, they're shining a light on the challenges faced by those with rare diseases. Let's continue to support, educate, and advocate! #RareDiseaseDay #EmpathyInAction #HarrimanCares
When Science Comes to Life: Mrs. Dothard's 6th Graders Watch Chicks Hatch Live! In Mrs. Dothard's 6th grade science classes, learning is an adventure! Through a live feed camera, students can watch the magical moment of chickens hatching. Exciting way to bring science to life!
Exploring the Seasons: Mrs. Mullins' Kindergarteners at Midtown Elementary - students are on a seasonal journey with Mrs. Mullins! While focused on the season of summer students use their hands to represent trees in full bloom. What an engaging way to learn about the seasons!
Learning Weather Wisdom with WVLT's Jacob Durham! MES kindergarteners had a blast in class as WVLT meteorologist, Jacob Durham, came to speak about his career and the magic of weather prediction! It was a perfect end to their Weather PBL, sparking curiosity and questions!
Masters in Action! In Mrs. McCoig's 5th grade class, students are diving deep into measurement conversions. They're flexing their math muscles by using multiplication & division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions to tackle conversions from the customary & metric systems!
Rain or shine, our dedicated flag team members at Rockwood Middle School are out every day, putting up and taking down the flag with pride and respect. It's a daily reminder of our commitment to patriotism and our appreciation for their dedication!
Embracing Creativity: Mr. Monroe's Digital Arts Class Dives into Poster Projects!
RCHS students are exploring their artistic talents in Mr. Monroe's Digital Arts Class! With dedication and creativity, they're working on a poster project that's sure to be a masterpiece!
Kindergarten Magic: Mrs. Saunders' Class Dives into Reading Adventure! MTES learners are making incredible strides in reading fluency in Mrs. Saunders' Kindergarten class! They're blending sounds, reading tricky words, and building the foundation for a love of reading!
A Revolutionary Approach to Assessing Learning: Escape Rooms in 4th Grade ELA!
In Roane County, we believe in innovative and engaging ways to assess our students' understanding of key concepts. That's why our 4th graders at DSES recently embarked on a thrilling escape room adventure centered around the American Revolution!
In this immersive learning experience, students had to solve puzzles, decode clues, and piece together historical events to unlock the next part of the story. Each puzzle was carefully crafted to assess their comprehension of key themes, figures, and events from this pivotal period in American history.
Not only did this hands-on activity challenge our students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but it also made learning about the American Revolution an unforgettable adventure!
#EscapeRoom #ELA #4thGrade #AmericanRevolution #InnovativeAssessment #InteractiveLearning #HandsOnLearning #CriticalThinking #ProblemSolvers #EngagedLearners #ProudTeachers #History #ImmersiveExperience #UnlockingLearning #UnlockingHistory
Teaching Students the Importance of Raising the Flag! At Ridge View Elementary School, we believe in instilling respect for tradition and national symbols. Teaching our students how to properly raise the flag is a way of showing reverence for our country and its values.
CTE Spotlight: Congrats to Kayla Sandoza from Harriman High! Kayla just made history as the first female dual enrollment student from TCAT Harriman to earn a NIMS Industry Certification. Way to go, Kayla! You're an inspiration to us all! #CTEmonth #Achievement #Success
Midtown Elementary’s first graders are working hard on their number skills. Mrs. Feezell’s class is making groups of ten and Mrs.Young’s class is practicing one more than another number. We are seeing tremendous growth in our students’ math skills!
If you’ve got a problem, we’ll solve it! Students at Bowers Elementary School are learning multiple strategies for solving math problems. Whether it’s drawing shapes or sticks, using counters, making ten, or remembering facts, our young mathematicians find the strategy that works best for their brain and apply it to their work. And while it may look different than the math many of us grew up learning, students are diving in and truly understanding how numbers work.
#Mathematics #ProblemSolving #BowersElementary #MultipleStrategies #MathematicalMinds #ConfidentStudents #InnovativeLearning #ProudTeachers #YoungMathematicians #MathIsFun #CreativeThinking #FutureLeaders #ProudPrincipal
Crafting Characters with Creativity: Hands-On Learning in 2nd Grade Language Arts!
At Dyllis Springs Elementary School, we're turning language arts into a work of art! Our 2nd grade students are diving deep into the world of storytelling by creating characters with playdough, pipe cleaners, and other found materials.
By using their hands and imaginations, our young learners are bringing characters to life in a fun and engaging way. This hands-on approach not only enhances their language arts skills but also sparks their creativity and boosts their confidence as storytellers.
With each squish of playdough and twist of a pipe cleaner, our students are learning valuable lessons in character development, setting, and plot—all while having a blast!
#HandsOnLearning #LanguageArts #SecondGrade #Creativity #CharacterDevelopment #Storytelling #EngagedLearners #ConfidenceBoosters #ProudTeachers #FutureAuthors #Playdough #PipeCleaners #Storytellers
The Future of Robotics Takes Flight: Cherokee Middle School Drone Robotics Club!
We're thrilled to share an update from Cherokee Middle School Drone Robotics Club! Our amazing students have been hard at work, putting their creativity and technical skills to the test as they build and program their very own drones.
They've been learning about aerodynamics, mechanics, and programming, all while collaborating with their peers and mentors to bring their drone projects to life.
It's been a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, and we're incredibly proud of their dedication and perseverance. They're not just building drones; they're building a brighter future for themselves and for the world of technology!
Stay tuned for more updates as our students put their drones to the test and showcase their innovative creations. Let's cheer them on as they soar to new heights!
#DroneRoboticsClub #MiddleSchool #STEM #FutureInnovators #Drones #Robotics #TechSkills #STEMeducation #Innovation #FutureLeaders #Creativity #HardWork #ProudTeachers
The Sweet Side of Engineering: Students in 3rd-5th Grades Design Candy Dispensers!
Our young engineers at Midway Elementary School have been hard at work using the Engineering Design Process to create candy dispensers that are as clever as they are delicious!
From brainstorming and planning to building and testing, our students have tackled each step of the process with creativity and determination. And the results are incredible!
#STEMeducation #EngineeringDesignProcess #YoungEngineers #ProblemSolvers #Innovation #CreativeThinking #FutureLeaders #ProudTeachers #HandsOnLearning
Musical Magic at Ridge View Elementary! Today, our second-grade classes had a special guest, Professor Brenda Luggie! She worked with them on a song for the upcoming Roane Choral Society Concert. It was a joy to see our students learning and creating with such enthusiasm!
