Recently, teachers from across the state came together in Harrison County for the Mississippi Department of Transportations (MDOT) annual Roadways Into Developing Elementary Students (RIDES) program training.
Regina Steele of Newton Elementary School was among the participants who were apart of the RIDES STEM program recently.
Once teachers complete the two-day training, they receive the RIDES module, which contains ready-to-use lesson plans and a trunk of resources containing all the materials the teacher needs to conduct the hands-on activities. The RIDES curriculum and activities are aligned with the National Math and Science Standards, Mississippi Frameworks for Math and Science Education and the College and Career Readiness for Math.
RIDES was developed by MDOT and is designed to improve STEM skills, and prepare students in grades K-8 for the workforce of the future. Students utilize critical thinking skills to solve real world problems and learn about careers in the transportation industry, specifically civil engineering.
For more information about MDOTs educational outreach programs, visit GoMDOT.com/stemeducation.
