Ever wondered what a year in the life of another teacher looks like? Ever wonder what a year of doing project-based, interdisciplinary learning in a makerspace looks like? Trey Smith is a K - 8 digital literacy teacher in Philadelphia. He is sharing details on his units, approach to educational design, and reflections on where to go next. You'll leave this episode with a better understanding of how content can be connected and integrated into a cohesive unit. Join us for a reflective and practice-packed conversation.
Links:
Wildcat Workshop at Chester Arthur School
Philadelphia Writing Project
National Writing Project
Next Generation Science Storylines
Exploratorium Activities
PhET Interactive Simulations
StoryMap JS
Teaching with the Library of Congress Blog Post with Political Cartoon about Water Quality
Supporting Civically Engaged Argument Writing with Primary Sources: Monuments, Memorials, and Memory
Code.org
Micro:bits and MakeCode
Trey’s Personal Website

Other Makerspace and STEM Educator Episodes:
Defining STEM Education
The Experience Doesn't End in the Makerspace
Empowerment is the Why in Education
Intro Music :David Biedenbender
Other Music:
Brenton Davis- Lofi in the bank
Monday Hopes- walk on funky street
LesFm- LoFi Night Dreaming
Mandiran New Circles
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