STEM at Evoline C. West Elementary
The First South Fulton County State STEM Certified Elementary School
Related STEM Careers
Checkout the videos below to learn more about these STEM caeers.
4th Grade Partnerships
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Students work with Wolf Trap to learn about the water cycle using tableaux.
The University of West Georgia host STEM learning sessions.
Students plan with the 100 Black Men on how they could develop a purification system.
Interdisciplinary Connection
Students create a comic strip illustrating the stages of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. This activity integrates science concepts with creative storytelling, helping students visualize and explain the continuous movement of water in an engaging format.
Students engage in a discussion about the pros and cons of storing bottled water at school for emergencies like a boil water advisory. Then write an opinion essay, integrating persuasive writing skills with critical thinking about environmental and safety considerations.
Students analyze data about contaminated water sources, such as the number of incidents in different areas or types of pollutants. They use this data to create a line plot, combining math skills with environmental science to interpret patterns and discuss the impact of water contamination.
Students was gather data on water pollution, such as the number of pollutants found in different water sources or the types of pollutants. Then create a bar graph to represent the data, integrating math skills with environmental science to analyze and discuss the impact of pollution on water quality.
Research and Building Background Knowledge
Students conduct online research about the water issues in Fairburn, Ga.
Students conducted lab research to determine the effects human have on our water cycle.
Math Integration Samples
Students use MetaChat.com to create digital bar graphs.
Students used Nearpod to interpret data from a graph.
Community Impact
Community Impact Summary
Our 4th-grade STEM PBL project focused on the question, "How can we, as water quality engineers, design a tool that will limit water contamination in the city of South Fulton?" Students delved into water pollution, the process of water supply to Fairburn, the water cycle, and the effects of climate change on water resources. Through a partnership with the South Fulton Watershed and a five-week learning session with the Alliance Theater, students gained a deep understanding of environmental challenges and creative problem-solving techniques.
Students applied their learning by designing infographics and creating commercials to educate their community on preventing water contamination. These materials will be shared with Palmetto Elementary to extend the impact of the project. Pretest results showed limited initial understanding, but post-test results are expected to demonstrate significant growth in students’ knowledge and application of water quality concepts.
Standards Addressed:
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Science Standards: Exploring the water cycle and its role in ecosystems (S4E3) and understanding human impact on water quality and strategies for conservation (S4L1).
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Math Standards: Representing and interpreting data from water quality investigations (MGSE4.MD.4) and solving real-world measurement problems related to water contamination and conservation tools (MGSE4.MD.2).
This project empowered students to think like engineers and environmental advocates, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to address water contamination. By connecting STEM learning to local environmental issues, students developed critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills, making a meaningful contribution to their community’s sustainability efforts.