Flying eggs and tablecloth tricks weren’t some fancy entertainment at breakfast, but hands-on learning opportunities in Paint Creek second grade classrooms earlier this month.
Every other Friday, for a total of five sessions, GM engineers have been visiting the second graders as part of the GM Science and Engineering in the Classroom Program.
According to Paint Creek second grade teacher Kerry Shuert, she first became familiar with the GM program when she was teaching fourth grade at Webber Elementary, and since the program was so successful, decided to bring it into the second grade classrooms at Paint Creek.
‘The GM Science and Engineering in the Classroom Program is an incredible way to bring the community into our classrooms,? she added. ‘It is an exciting way to enhance the learning of science concepts thanks to the generous volunteer time of our GM engineers.?
Recently, the students were studying the concepts of Murphy’s Law and having them reinforced through videos, hands-on activities and live demonstrations.
According to Shuert, the GM program covers many concepts, including career education, alternative energy, mechanical advantage, water and evaporation, and crumple zones.
?(They) are learning so much through the interactive presentations, videos and hands-on activities,? Shuert said, noting that the kids love working with the GM engineers. ‘They are eager to learn new things and look forward to their visits.?
‘As a teacher, I am excited that the students have this opportunity to become engaged in real-world science and also learn about potential science and math based careers for their future,? she added.
Shuert also thanked Tom Chaput and his team of volunteers for the ‘excitement they share with the students and teachers? at Paint Creek.