STEM Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources (STEPS)
The STEM Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources (STEPS) Project has been made possible in part by funding from the Library of Congress.
- The CMSE provides in-person professional development experiences in which participants will find, evaluate, and use historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.
Participants also develop and revise a science, mathematics, or STEM-focused lesson plan or course module using the Library’s Teaching with Primary Sources materials.
STEPS Teacher Leaders have been identified as exemplary Mississippi educators who actively use primary sources in their classrooms. These teachers leaders will engage with the STEPS project staff to design lesson units, curate Mississippi primary source sets, and assist with leading STEPS workshops across the state.
STEPS Teacher Leaders
- Kimberlin Foster, Warren Central Junior High School, Vicksburg, MS
- Patricia Irby, Chickasaw Elementary School, Olive Branch, MS
- Faith Major, Denman Junior High School, McComb, MS
- Ashley Ridings, Belle Shivers Middle School, Aberdeen, MS
"STEM Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources" project has been made possible in part by funding from the Library of Congress.
Upcoming STEPS Workshops
Eligible Credits: 1.2 CEUs, 10 SEMIs, or 1 OSL
910 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS
8:30 am - 3:30 pm (one-hour lunch on your own)
- Registration Deadline: November 21, 2024
565 North 5th Avenue, Laurel, MS
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (one-hour lunch on your own)
- Registration Deadline: December 10, 2024
689 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (one-hour lunch on your own)
- Registration Deadline: February 4, 2025
1608 Hwy 82 W, Greenwood, MS
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (one-hour lunch on your own)
- Registration Deadline: May 7, 2025
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Teaching with Primary Sources Teachers Network
Engage with teachers across the United States who are utilizing Primary Sources in their classrooms. Be sure to join the "STEM Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources" group to follow the work of the STEPS Project.
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