Offering STEM programming and support for elementary and grade school education
About STEM Milwaukee
We address the gap between wanting STEM programs and being able to offer STEM in public and private settings.
STEM Milwaukee assists administrators and teachers in the investigation, integration, funding, and implementation of STEM in their schools
Professional Development Topics
Integrating STEM into K-8 Curriculum
How STEM can be integrated into K8 Education and how everyday concepts and projects can be used to accomplish state STEM requirements
What is Technology - Building Bridges
Using concepts from EIE, this program helps redefine teachers understanding of STEM to help them transfer understanding of the concepts to the students. ( Alternate title - If an English Major can do STEM - you can too )
First Day - A great year starts here
Program to help new teachers organize the classroom, and their first day, in order to setup a great school year ( this topic has an Elementary Focus but applicable to most classrooms)
How to - Workshop development
Discussion with teachers on how to use the workshop model for Math, Reading and Writing ( Elementary Focus )
Internet’s Down
Teacher strategies and backup plans when something goes wrong in the classroom. This program provides examples of several what if scenarios and how to handle the classroom when the unexpected happens.
Throw away the worksheets -
How to teach math without the kids knowing it…
Strategies to teach STEM topics and change the students inner perceptions of STEM from negative to the positive.
More PD concepts are available, reach out to discuss your needs
Programs
Math in the Morning - Reach for the Stars
Summer Math Workshops Grades 2-5
Designed to be integrated with other classes, projects and activities to fill a morning or full-day camp program during summer break.
The Science of Beauty
Middle School Program
Reviews the science behind what we call beauty, including light, ratios and ingredients. Also highlights the work of a diverse group of women scientists and engineers. Options for several hands-on & take home projects.
Additional programs are available, please reach out to discuss your needs
Testimonials
[S]tudents enjoyed the workshops and they were always looking forward to the next lesson. Students were even engaged outside of the classroom
- Associate Professor - Alverno College
Because of these programs, my son went from wanting to be a professional skateboarder to wanting to design faster and more durable skateboards. Ms. Zabors’ programs helped my son focus his interests. He went from a student who was lukewarm about school to a student who came home excited to tell us about the hands-on projects from his science class.
- Parent
Current Projects:
Working with a Milwaukee area K-8 school to implement a stalled elementary STEM program.
Program Design, Development and Implementation work on 2 separate church based school programs
For information about these or other programs, contact STEM Milwaukee using the link above.
Past Events:
Wauwatosa Wisconsin - June 6-17, 2022 These 2-week long workshops were designed for students completing 1st-4th grades.
Math in the Morning returned for a second summer and this year we added a STEM workshop.
Math in the Morning: Fractions, Percents & Decimals, STEM: Engineering design process - Based on an Engineering is Elementary(tm) program about natural ecosystems.
