Floris STEAM Lab

Such a fun way to end our first week of first grade! Student used their problem solving skills to help save Freddy The Worm in a #STEAM challenge. #florisstrongertogether

These first graders were tasked with making roller coasters! I am so impressed with their innovation and creativity! 🎢 (part 1)

(Part 2) Roller coaster STEAM project! Way to go! 🎢

Shout out to @FESMurphy for creating engaging STEAM lessons. Check out this creation from a proud student!! @FlorisSchool @FCPSR5 #EaglesSoaringHigherTogether

The countdown continues...we are one week away from National Engineers Week (Feb 21-27, 2021)! Start planning by visiting bit.ly/FCPSSTEAM to find ways to celebrate this week with your students! Here you will find read-alouds, webinars, virtual tours and more! #Eweek2021

First graders practiced creativity and problem solving in today’s virtual STEAM challenge. Reflections and design ideas were shared on @Flipgrid. Keep up the awesome work, first grade! @FlorisSchool #growthmindset

Today we celebrate National #STEMDay2020 to get kids excited about STEAM education. Together the STEAM subjects represent some of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields in the USA. Check out bit.ly/STEAMinFCPS to learn more about STEAM in FCPS. #WBLinFCPS #FCPSSTEAM

Ever wonder what STEAM is like in FCPS? Check out this short animation of how STEAM and the engineering design process work: youtu.be/YFpJ6RBnUg4 @fcpsnews #STEMday2020 #WBLinFCPS #WeSeeYouinSTEM

Celebrate #STEMDay2020! @FCPSnews educators, how will you engage your students in STEAM learning? Check out these resources on the FCPS STEAM site: bit.ly/STEAM_RTS2020 #FCPSSTEAM #WBLinFCPS

Celebrate #STEMDay2020 this Sunday Nov 8: The Institute of Transportation Engineers is hosting a family event. Join transportation professionals to explore STEAM career opportunities. For info see bit.ly/ITESTEMDay2020 and bit.ly/ITEnov8 #FCPSSTEAM #CSinFCPS

FCPS educators, looking to support students and families in setting up a home workspace? Check out this FCPS STEAM resource to guide Ss in doing so through the Engineering Design Process. Find this resource for K-6 and more engaging Q1 resources at bit.ly/STEAM_RTS2020

Thinking flexibly and using materials from home, how can you create a Spring Scene? I’m loving this rendition from one of our students ♥️ ⁦@FlorisSchool⁩ #FlorisQuarantineSTEAM

So cool to see the awesome astronomy #PBL that @FlorisSTEAM had with 6th grade today! Each group had a surprise box of supplies, a planet with differing needs, habitat, and adaptations/ modifications. The student engagement and critical thinking skills were dominating the room!

1st grade also tried to save Fred today! #Steam #SaveFredTheWorm

8 year olds can do amazing things #steam #FCPS

First STEAM challenge of the year! Students had fun collaborating and problem-solving as they attempted to make the tallest freestanding structure made of spaghetti, string, tape, and a marshmallow. Not all groups were successful but we learned A LOT about teamwork #florisrocks

How can you, as an architect, design a monument to honor an event or activity at Floris? Great job, class! Thanks @FESMurphy for the awesome experience. #FCPSSTEAM #florisrocks

Celebrated Earth Day during STEAM Lab today 🌎 The kiddos enjoyed weeding our flower bed and trimming bushes to make room for mulch and new plants 🌿🌷 Thank you @FESMurphy for such a fun experience! @FESHairabedian @FlorisSchool #florisrules

How can we use KEVA planks to build a house with a floor, walls, roof, door, and windows? By communicating in our groups! #KEVAplanks #FCPSPOG #fcpssteam @FESClifford