3rd Grade: Greene County Primary School’s GCPS Pollinator Protectors, taught by Christy Griffin
View their video here: Spring 2022 STEM 3rd grade winner
4th Grade: Rabun County Elementary School Mrs. Dill’s team taught by Mrs. Laurie Dills
View their video here: Spring 2022 STEM 4th grade winner
5th Grade: Norris Elementary Schools’ NES QUEST Problem Solvers taught by Khrista Henry in McDuffie County
View their video here: Spring 2022 STEM 5th grade winner
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 challenge question was: How can we improve and increase pollinator spaces across our landscapes?
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 win prizes for their efforts!