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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Rain Barrel STEM and STEAM

Rain Barrel STEM / STEAM:
Connecting to Higher Learning

 rainbarrels.jpgPrograms for painting rain barrels introduce students of all ages to the concepts of rainwater / stormwater management. 

 Extending the rain barrel painting projects can turn this popular Art activity into much deeper STEM or STEAM (STEM with integrated Art) activities that also involve opportunities for integration with Social Studies and World Languages instruction.
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Image source: Tech & Learning

Click here (http://goo.gl/DQxkfb) for a list of 17 ideas for expanding your rain barrel project.

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