If the thought of learning math and science in school brings back some negative memories, you aren’t alone. But a Williston classroom is finding fun ways to help students learn and problem-solve.
Creativity was on full display at Wilkinson Elementary Friday in Mrs. Bergstrom’s 4th grade classroom. The class was challenged to make carnival games using only cardboard and tape. With limited resources, the students utilized their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, known as S.T.E.M, creating some fun and interactive games.
“Maker space is just an area in my classroom that I’ve set up were the kids are given different mediums and they are suppose to create something with that medium. It gets them into more of that creative thinking and its a fun activity, yet they are using those skills they’ve learned. They are using math skills and science skills to create,”…