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As a classroom teacher I had been incorporating small group math instruction and stations for the past ten years. This year I have taken on a different role as a Math interventionist for grades K-2. It has been told to the elementary staff by our math supervisor that math stations must be incorporated daily in all K-5 classrooms have prepared math topic stations for the students that I service in K-2. These stations work really well in the classrooms where...

I currently teach seventh grade science at Smithton Middle School. Here, our seventh grade year includes one semester of physical science and one semester of earth science. Our primary units during the year include an introduction to chemistry, the electromagnetic spectrum and other waves, weather, and climate change. In the fall semester, I used my Wipro research article to help me teach the concepts of density in our chemistry unit. I integrated valuable modeling techniques to facilitate the teaching of...

I stepped into the role of K-5 STEAM teacher for my school and started to hear about the Wipro Science Education Fellowship program from colleagues in my district. I was intrigued by the opportunity to work with other teachers in my community and develop as a science educator to support my students. Since starting the program, I have enjoyed connecting with educators both within and outside of my school district. We have had the opportunity to discuss the joys and...

My name is Markus Burkhalter, I was a C3 Wipro SEF Fellow, I was also involved in a Wipro Innovation Phase.  My first group is working on collaborating to provide equitable outcomes for all students that will allow them to develop a deeper understanding of science through hands-on activities. Through this grant, our students are afforded the opportunity to experience science in a way they havenever experienced. My second group consists of myself and threeother colleagues. Our grant focuses on...