Communicating
Our communication system can provide a pathway to share MST (Math, Science, and Technology) skills with elementary students.
For example, I used demonstrations to teach mechanical skills to my students, guiding them through how to first remove, examine, then replace, and adjust the rear wheels on BMX coaster bike.
While teaching this springtime unit on transportation, I integrated lessons on the science of simple machines, friction, pressure, and measurement. To make these scientific concepts more engaging, I incorporated videos featuring Bill Nye the Science Guy.
I was able to facilitate this learning experience because I had access to the necessary training, mechanical tools, a classroom television, and educational videos, which helped students connect theory with practice.
Ten-year-old students thoroughly enjoyed working on their assigned task. This comprehensive, hands-on teaching method perfectly suits the developmental stage of a ten-year-old mind.
Educational television networks and media organizations should explore the concept of the MST Startup. The purpose of the MST Startup is to deliver comprehensive, practical learning experiences directly to the classroom.
We can share the abstract idea of printing a grid on the back of a cereal box, but how does one actually execute it in a classroom setting?
We should advocate for teachers to have a dedicated budget and control over their classroom teaching materials.
Ultimately, we must incorporate a give-and-take system that provides elementary students with the opportunity to be creative and engaged learners.
