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NASA Resources Enrich STEM Curricula at Forest Lake Elementary

Being a NASA Explorer School allows Forest Lake Elementary to deepen the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curricula with technology tools and resources.

May 14, 2010

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Editor's Note: NASA has retired its free Explorer Schools program for grades 4-12, but they offer STEM curricula and additional resources for students and teachers on their educational website.

Schools That Work

Forest Lake Elementary School

Public, Suburban
Grades K-5
Columbia, SC

OUTCOMES

Fifth graders passing the PASS (Palmetto Assessment of State Standards) test, 2009:

  • Writing: 63.7%
  • Reading and Research: 76.4%
  • Math: 71.9%
  • Science: 74.4%
  • Social Studies: 63.0%

MAP scores, 2009 (students meeting their individual growth targets, as compared to a national norm of 50%):

  • Reading: 50.6%
  • Math: 51.2%


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  • Project-Based Learning (PBL)
  • Professional Learning
  • Technology Integration
  • 3-5 Upper Elementary

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