Goodings
Grove Luther J. Schilling William E. Young William J. Butler
Hadley
Middle Homer Jr. High
Contact:
Charla Brautigam, Communications/Public Relations Manager
cbrautigam@homerschools.org |
708-226-7628
For
Immediate Release:
April 9, 2018
More
STEM-based activities coming to Homer 33C libraries
Students
can practice coding skills, explore chain reactions in school libraries
Thanks to a federal grant, Homer 33C students will be practicing their
coding skills, working with electronic circuit kits and exploring chain
reactions in their school libraries.
The district purchased dozens of hands-on learning kits and materials
this month after receiving a $10,000 block grant from the federal government
under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Dr. Kathleen Robinson, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction,
submitted the grant application, explaining how the district would use the
resources to support well-rounded educational opportunities for students.
“It’s important that children and their teachers have access to a
variety of hands-on activities that spur creativity and exploration,” said
Robinson, who purchased a variety of learning materials for students including:
●
Osmo educational games with
coding applications
●
LEGO Education STEAM Park
●
littleBits electronic
circuit kits
●
Books on engineering,
science and math
●
Makerspace collaborative
work spaces
●
Breakout EDU kits
The STEM-based activities will be distributed equally throughout the
district, with special concentration at the elementary level since the junior
high and middle school already have STEAM labs.
This is not the first grant Homer 33C has received to supplement
learning materials in its school libraries.
Earlier this year, the district received a School District Library Grant
award in the amount of $2,716.50 to update its book collection by purchasing
new, award-winning books that appeal to today’s student.
“We appreciate all opportunities to supplement our learning resources
and provide students with engaging STEM-based activities and ways to improve
their digital literacy skills,” said Robinson.
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