Teachers select students for this recognition based on Cannon's STEM Habits of Mind. Students who consistently exhibit these habits are candidates for selection.
Cannon Elementary STEM Habits of Mind
September--Applying Past Knowledge--use what you learn--accessing prior knowledge, Using what you know to get what you don’t know
Quote: To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge. (Confucius)
October--Being Persistent--Stick to It--Preserving. Remaining focused, Looking for ways to reach your goal when stuck. Not giving up.
Quote: Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts. (H. Jackson Brown, Jr.)
November/December--Creating, Imagining, and Innovating--Generating new, original, and novel ideas,
Quote: The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. (Albert Einstein)
January--Questioning and Posing Problems--Having a questioning attitude and an inquiring mind. Developing curiosity. Finding problems to solve
Quote: "Asking the right questions takes as much skill as giving the right answers." - Robert Half
February--Listening with Empathy--Understand Others. Make an effort to understand another’s point of view and emotions.
Quote: Empathy is about standing in someone else's shoes, feeling with his or her heart, seeing with his or her eyes. (Daniel H. Pink)
March--Thinking and Communicating Clearly--Be Clear. Speaking and writing with accuracy. Avoiding exaggeration or leaving things out.
Quote: To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others. (Tony Robbins)
April--Providing Constructive and Reflective Feedback--Giving helpful and insightful information. Provide details and give specific examples.
Quote: We all need people who will give us feedback. That's how we improve.(Bill Gates)
May--Taking Responsible Risks--Venture out. Be adventurous. Being willing to try new things. Know that mistakes are part of learning. Stretching yourself.
Quote: Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.(T. S. Eliot)