Colby West

Middle school teacher currently completing my master's degree at Augusta University. #STEM #STEAM

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

This is the book that we read in my 6th grade social studies class for our Latin America Unit! It is an incredible book! #WestCBMS

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

Which physical feature in Australia would you rather visit? #WestCBMS

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

Although not a part of the curriculum, do you think that it is important to teach middle school students about bias when teaching them about government standards? #WestCBMS

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

Love to see that statistic. There needs to be more access to STEAM for students in public schools! #STEAMTEAMS

[M-DCPS InstTech @inst_technology]

STEAM in the Gardens Vex IQ Robotics competition today at Carol City Middle School!!! First tournament this season where almost 100% of the teams were from Public Schools. @MDCPSSTEAM @MiamiSup @STEMDesignation @diez_marco

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

Check this out, @TerryBrand7! #GalleryWalk

[Christie Simpson @hchssimpson]

STEAM Chemistry students completing a gallery walk to give constructive feedback to their peers before beginning the soap making process! @HC_Principal @HartCountyHigh #onehartbeat

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

This looks like so much fun!! I'm sure the students were very engaged in this I-STEAM social studies activity! #STEAMTEAMS

[Nora Choquette @NoraChoquette]

Ms. Bonsant’s Social Studies classes are incorporating STEAM in their current history lesson! The kids were soooo excited to explain their Cuneiform creations to us 🍎📜✏️ @HorizonAcadFL @MrsSarahTierney @MCPS_Secondary

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

Thank you for introducing me to @Ozobot, @BriannaEbert2. This is definitely an engaging tool to use in the classroom to foster inquiry!

[Renee Cunningham @MrsPageTurner]

Problem solving 🧩
Critical thinking 🤯

@Ozobot in action with Club Ada & Rosie 👭
#STEAM #GirlsWhoCode

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

What a fun and exciting program to get kids involved with STEAM! #STEAMTEAMS

[FIRST LEGO League @firstlegoleague]

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[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

@sciencewithmsw Check this out! This would be a great I-STEAM activity to use in your science class!

[FAMS @FreeportAreaMS]

6th grade students in Mr. Gailot’s science classes working hard on their recycling project. Students brought in or used recycled materials from our MakerSpace cart! Can’t wait to see the finished product! #Steam #GoGreen

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

There are an abundance of opportunities to incorporate the arts into your social studies classroom! #STEAMTEAMS 🖌

[Kelly Sorrell @sorrellkk]

Art in social studies! @pizitzmiddle #STEAM

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

A2: For me, I don't have a lot of knowledge about possible tech to use in my classroom. Both of my mentor teachers had both been teaching for almost 30 years, so they didn't use a lot of technology. I would benefit from PD in innovative technology to use in my classroom! #mschat

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

@isteamprof What is your opinion on this statement? I understand what the tweet is trying to get across, but personally, I feel that creative thinking can be used in any subject area regardless of whether the arts are being used.

[pi-top @GetPiTop]

Why #STEAM and not #STEM? What is the real value of integrating the arts, creative thinking and what was traditionally called ‘the humanities’ into educational technology? Read our blog post to find out:

https://t.co/Pd7vyhF7D4

#education #edtechchat #makered

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

@TranorV This looks like a fun an active i-STEAM lesson to use in your 7th grade life science class!

[Aureus School @AureusSchool]

7C have been looking at gas exchange in the lungs this morning, carrying out an experiment to raise their breathing rates #biology #STEAM #sciencedepartment #creatingfutures

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

A4 I think it's important to talk about every aspect of wildfires & not just climate change. Along with climate change, one needs to explain how they can start naturally, how humans can start them (arson, cigarettes etc.), & the effects they have on humans and wildlife.

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

Do you think that the Armenian Genocide should be a required element to teach during a unit on WWI? #WestCBMS

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

As educators, we should constantly be striving to learn more and improve our practices. Instructional rounds provide a great and safe opportunity to recognize areas we want to improve and gain insightful feedback from peers. IR can even be used in an I-STEAM setting! #STEAMTEAMS

[MGJR1971 @manuelgarcesjr]

Right. Instructional rounds are teacher-driven, not admin driven. The teacher getting observed determines the problem of practice they want to work on, and the observers provide descriptive, low-inference feedback. From @brewerhm’s RELENTLESS. #822chat #CrazyPLN #teachbetter

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

I love that the advancement of technology has introduced virtual field trips! Especially in 6th grade social studies where we only focus on foreign topics, this allows for students to get the feeling of actually being in those places! #SSandSTEAM

[Amanda Longtin @KlucznyD53]

@5OwenD53 came to the STEAM Lab during Social Studies to explore Manchu Picchu! #d53learns

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

What a great I-STEAM activity that focuses on current and past events! #SSandSTEAM

[Mallory Call Chinn @CallChinn]

The 7B Steam Lab was an awesome space for our 8th grade social studies students to collaborate and design! @EganSSclass #wearespace #STEAMlab #weare7B

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

Place-based learning at its finest! #SSandSTEAM

[MNPS STEAM @MNPS_STEAM]

STEAM Expeditions J.T. Moore Middle School 5th grade students are active and engaged during their First Farmers Social Studies lesson today at the TN Agricultural Museum!

[Colby West @MrColbyWest1]

@HollyTa95880827 This sounds like a great possible class novel and activity for your 7th grade social studies class! #SSandSTEAM