Through participating in the Kenan Fellowship experience I hope to gain knoweledge and understanding of three things.
First, I hope to gain a basic understanding of STEM and how it applies to Mertek where I will be interning. I only focus on a basic understanding, because that is what my second graders will need, since many have not been introduced to STEM.
Second, I would like to gain the knowledge of how to apply what Mertek does with the second grade curriculum. In other words, how can I apply it in my classroom that will be both relatable and understandable for my second graders. Perhaps I could incoporate what I learned at Mertek into a science or math based project for my students.
Lastly, I hope to take my understanding of STEM and apply across the curriculum. I know the main focus is on math and science. However, I want to be able to incorporate other subjects, such as writing and social studies.