Fourstateshomepage.com – Jessica Schaer
“The students at Weir Elementary School are learning a little more than just physical education in their gym class…Pitsco elementary curriculum specialist, Tammy Pankey, says the STEM in the gym program like these students are using…teaches students science, technology, engineering, and math through physical education…The curriculum uses simple tools, almost toy-like objects, to teach what would otherwise be some very difficult concepts…”I think for the students, it’s a way to really see the tie-ins of how science can go into different subject areas. And how it can tie into P.E. and gym…” said Pankey. “(more)