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Growing 21st Century Skills: Integrating Hydroponics into K-12 Classrooms
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Presented by Hope Thompson, Program Operations Manager, NextWaveSTEM; and Joe Ryan, STEM Project Manager, The Reimagined Classroom
Sponsored by NextWaveSTEM
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Looking to revitalize a life science unit with the latest technology? Or, are you interested in starting a hydroponic garden in your school, but are unsure where to start? View this edWebinar to explore why hydroponics (the growth of plants without soil) is relevant to students’ learning goals across K-12 classrooms. You learn the initial steps needed to launch a garden as well as the positive outcomes of implementing a hydroponics program.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Hope Thompson is the Program Operations Manager at NextWaveSTEM. She is a former elementary science teacher in Baltimore and Chicago Public Schools and has also held roles in instruction and curriculum design for robotics courses for students from pre-k to third grade. At NextWaveSTEM, she oversees the implementation of STEM programs across the country as well as the ever-growing NextWaveSTEM curriculum catalog.
Joe Ryan is the STEM Project Manager at The Reimagined Classroom. He is a former mechanical engineer and STEM teacher. Throughout his career, Joe has authored over a thousand engaging STEM lessons and projects.
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NextWaveSTEM is profoundly dedicated to delivering innovative and cutting-edge resources and programs specifically designed for STEAM/CTE education. Our mission centers on inspiring the next generation of innovators, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need for tomorrow’s challenges and achieving this by integrating exciting emerging technologies, such as drones, into K-12 education, making learning not only more engaging but also highly relevant. Our offerings include comprehensive curriculum support tailored to educators, professional development workshops that empower teachers, and hands-on learning experiences that ignite students’ passion for STEM disciplines. By providing these essential tools and experiences, we aim to prepare students for successful future careers in diverse STEAM/CTE fields, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. At NextWaveSTEM, we believe that by nurturing young minds today, we can help cultivate the visionary leaders and pioneering innovators of tomorrow. Our commitment to excellence in STEM education is unwavering as we pave the way for a brighter future.
