Congratulations to our Spring STEM Challenge winners!

☆ 3rd Grade: Ms. Jennifer Carroll's QUEST class at Roopville Elementary School, Carroll County

☆ 4th Grade: Ms. Nona Dasher's class at Trinity Christian School - Dublin, Laurens County

☆ 5th Grade: Ms. Stephanie Atkinsons's class at Dallas Elementary School, Paulding County

What is the STEM Challenge you ask? The Challenge is a program brought to you by the Georgia Ag Experience, the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia Farm Bureau's Ag-in-the-Classroom in partnership with the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD). It was developed to help expose elementary teachers and students to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) involved in agricultural production of food and fiber. The Challenge helps students recognize their role in agriculture by exposing them to real-world problems that they can help solve. The Spring Challenge was focused on soil health.

How is the challenge structured? A bi-annual competition focusing on a real-world ag problem. Elementary classrooms (grades 3 - 5) across Georgia put their skills to the test as they compete to win. Each school receives a digital kit of resources and a tailored educational program for their students. The top 3 classrooms with the best solution can win a prize and be recognized for their effort!

If you are an Elementary School teacher that is interested in having your class participate in the Fall 2021 STEM Challenge, please let us know...it's going to be TREE-mendous!