Welcome to Mrs. Wooten's Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) website! For those of you whom I have not had the privilege to meet, my name is Carol Wooten and I am looking forward to an amazing 2023-2024 school year! This year is my 26th year at Hunter GT/AIG Elementary and I am always in awe of the students’ level of excitement with learning.
After 24 years of teaching fifth grade math and science, I had the opportunity to move into the role of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) teacher during the 2022-2023 school year. This role means that I will be able to focus on hands-on, inquiry-based STEAM electives and specials for the entire school. Additionally, I will be instructing the exciting 6+ math program. I am thrilled about this new opportunity and look forward to enriching the love of STEAM across all grade levels!
You will find much information in the left-hand column of this website. For example, there is an “All about Me” section to learn more about your teacher, a “Curriculum” section for what content is being taught in the classroom, a “Homework Corner” section with weekly assignments posted, and many more tabs to investigate.
Students also enjoy the “Resources” section where they will discover educational games and videos. Feel free to explore the site!
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Congratulations to Hunter’s Science Olympiad teams who competed at the regional tournament on Saturday, February 10th at Southeast Raleigh High School. There were a total of 40 individual teams (26 Varsity and 14 JV).
Hunter’s Varsity team earned 1st place AND JV also earned 1st place. The Olympians earned medals in 25 of the 30 total opportunities! When all teams were ranked together, Hunter’s Varsity team was #1 out of 40 total teams. Yahoo!
Congratulations to the following individual event champions:
Varsity
9th place, Backyard Biologist (Emma and Jack)
7th place, Body Builders (Nora and Abigail)
5th place, Codebusters (Elliana and Bo)
1st place, Just Plane Awesome (Owen F. and Millie)
5th place, Describe It/Build It (Molly and Millie)
3rd place, Metric Mania (Bo and JJ)
6th place, Super Sleuths (Liza and Max)
2nd place, Thrill Seekers (Roman and Elliana)
1st place, Clue into Science (Molly and Nora)
1st place, Fossil Frenzy (Emory and JJ)
1st place Pasta Tower, (Abigail and Sienna)
4th place, Sky Quest (Elliana and Owen F.)
2nd place, Weather Permitting (Max and Roman)
JV
1st place, Backyard Biologist (Annabelle and Coulter)
1st place, Body Builders (Julia and Sakshar)
4th place, Ecology Experts (Maddie and Grace)
3rd place, Describe It/Build It (Julia and Maddie)
3rd place, Metric Mania (Owen B. and Lena)
2nd place, Super Sleuths (Sakshar and Lydia)
1st place, Thrill Seekers (Coulter and Gavin)
1st place, Clue into Science (Lydia and Srida)
2nd place, Fossil Frenzy (Lena and Tripp)
1st place, Pasta Tower (Julia and Annabelle)
1st place, Sky Quest (Lyndon and Grace)
1st place, Weather Permitting (Owen B. and Maddie)
Thank you to everyone for your support of our NCSO program!
AMAZON WISH LIST
If you are interested in donating materials to the classroom, click HERE for the link to my Amazon Wish List for STEAM.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2V2DJBYYMQ0AD?ref_=wl_share
MRS. WOOTEN'S QUICK LINKS
Click on the hyperlink to access the content or learning game.
Math: 5th Grade and SSA 6+
Math
* Math Content Slide Deck
* 5th Grade Math Academic Vocabulary Quizlet
* List of 5th grade math academic vocabulary
* Fifth Grade Math Academic Vocabulary Blooket
* 6+ Math Academic Vocabulary Quizlet
* 6+ Math Academic Vocabulary Blooket
Multiplication Skills Practice
Need practice reviewing basic multiplication facts? Play the Quizlet multiplication facts game--click on Gravity and play in the "definition" mode.
Play the Quia multiplication games to practice multiplication facts by groups (2s, 3s, 4s, etc.).
Basic Multiplication Facts Blooket
Elective: Geographic Explorations (An Adventure on Landforms)
* Landforms: Quia
* Landforms: Quizlet
* Landforms: Blooket
3rd Grade Science
Plants
* Plants: Quizlet
* Plants : Quia
* Plants Academic Vocabulary Blooket
4th Grade Science
Molecular Biology
* Molecular Biology: Quizlet
* Molecular Biology Academic Vocabulary Blooket
5th Grade Science
Weather
* Investigating Weather Systems: Quizlet
* Investigating Weather Systems: Quia
* Weather Academic Vocabulary Blooket
Genetics and Human Body Systems
Genetics and Human Body Systems Blooket
Quizlet
Genetics
Cells and Tissues
Musculoskeletal System
Nervous System
Circulatory and Cardiovascular Systems
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Quia
Genetics, Cells, and Tissues
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Circulatory and Cardiovascular Systems
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Motion and Design
* Motion and Design: Quizlet
* Motion and Design: Quia
* Motion and Design Academic Vocabulary Blooket
Ecosystems
* Ecosystems: Quizlet
* Ecosystems: Quia
* Ecosystems Academic Vocabulary Blooket
IMPORTANT DATES
WCPSS 2022-2023 Traditional Calendar
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
The school day begins at 9:15 am and concludes at 3:45 pm. Students at all grade levels will have the opportunity to select electives.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
Communication will be through email. The “Homework Corner” will be updated weekly. If you have any questions, you can reach me via email at [email protected].
SUPPLIES AND HOMEWORK
6+ math students will need the following supplies for class daily: one marble composition notebook, one pencil, homework (if applicable), and a charged device. On Mondays, students will also need their Monday folder for returned papers and their planner to write down homework.
Since 6+ math is a middle school level class, homework will be written in planners each Monday. There will be an assignment due almost daily. These assignments will also be posted on the homework chart in the room as well as the website.
MATH PORTFOLIO INFORMATION
In 6+ math, we keep very detailed portfolios on the mathematics work of each child. These portfolios are extremely beneficial at the end of the year for evidence showing academic growth. Therefore, please return ALL graded math work in the Monday folder to me to file in the portfolio. At the end of the year, several work samples will be placed in their cumulative folder that is sent to their middle school. Completed homework does not need to be returned. Thank you in advance for your assistance in ensuring a high quality portfolio.
Carol S. Wooten, M.Ed., NBCT
Hunter GT/AIG Magnet Elementary, STEAM Teacher
Certifications: K-6, Middle School Mathematics, AIG
Kenan Fellow
Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
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