STEM by State

STEM Education in Georgia

Georgia is embracing the power of STEM education, focusing on preparing students for success in the modern workforce through hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving.

With initiatives like Georgia’s Strategic Plan for STEM Education and the adoption of Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE), the state is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of critical thinkers, innovators, and engineers.

At Strawbees, we support Georgia’s STEM efforts by providing engaging, hands-on learning tools that integrate seamlessly into science, technology, engineering, arts, and math curricula.

Educators across Georgia are using Strawbees to align with state standards, enhancing student engagement through inquiry-based learning and collaborative problem-solving.

In this page, you can find:

→ Curriculum Alignment

→ Success Stories

→ Grant Opportunities

→ Meet the Account Manager

Curriculum Alignment

Aligning STEAM with Georgia's Curriculum

Strawbees is designed to support multiple curriculum requirements, including the GSE, ensuring that teachers have access to tools that align with state requirements while fostering creativity, innovation, and technical skills.

How Strawbees can align with Georgia's Curriculum:

STEM and GSE

Strawbees can:

  • Support hands-on engineering and problem solving in science and math lessons.
  • Foster inquiry-based learning by allowing students to build models and test their ideas.
  • Engage students in three-dimensional learning: Science & Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts.

STEM and Common Core (Math & ELA Integration)

Strawbees can:

  • Enhance mathematical reasoning through measurement, angles, and geometry in engineering challenges.
  • Improve literacy skills with inquiry-based discussions, reflections, and collaborative problem-solving.

STEM in Makerspaces

Strawbees can:

  • Encourage students to develop skills in prototyping, iteration, and real-world problem-solving through engaging, project-based challenges.
  • Provide opportunities for students to work collaboratively, exploring STEM concepts in a fun and interactive setting that nurtures critical thinking and teamwork.
Success Stories

STEAM Success Stories in Georgia

Educators and districts across Georgia are incorporating Strawbees into their STEM and STEAM programs, from elementary schools to high school engineering courses. Teachers report increased student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

Richmond County School System

After seeing Strawbees at a conference, Dr. Chaundra Creekmur was blown away. It was something she could use for elementary students and the progress up to robotics and coding through micro:bit. She's started with 28 Elementary Schools in the district and is excited to continue rolling it out.

Read the Case Study
Richmond County Schools Case Study-2

What Georgian Teachers Say

Here’s what Georgian educators are saying about their experiences:

“My first experience using Strawbees with the students was fun. I wanted the students to understand ways to use the connectors in an unstructured and creative way, so they had a class period to play without an assignment.”
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Gail Gunby

STEAM Teacher at Richmond County School System

“Strawbees is literally one of the best products to utilize when implementing STEM across an entire school district.”
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Chaundra Creekmur

Science and STEAM Coordinator at Richmond County School System

“I can’t make these things do what these kids can make it do, and that’s okay. I don’t have to. I don’t have to be the expert in the room. Strawbees professional development gave me enough to facilitate the learning.”
Rhonda Smith
Rhonda Smith

STEAM Teacher at Richmond County School System

Learn more about Strawbees

Strawbees is more than just a building toy—it’s a hands-on learning experience that sparks creativity, critical thinking, and engineering skills for all ages! 

Have a peek into the world of Strawbees and how it empowers students and educators to explore STEM through play. From open-ended building challenges to classroom-ready lessons, Strawbees provides the tools to inspire future innovators. 

Grant opportunities

STEM Grants in Georgia

Securing funding for STEAM education can be a challenge, but Georgia offers a variety of grants and funding sources to support hands-on learning initiatives in schools and districts. 

Whether you're looking for statewide grants, federal funding, or private foundation support, there are numerous opportunities to bring innovative STEAM tools into the classroom.

Georgia State Grants for STEAM Education
Federal Grant Opportunities in Georgia

How We Can Help with Grant Applications

If you're looking for funding to bring hands-on STEAM learning to your students, we do have a grant writing webinar you can watch to help support you.

Learn more →

The Account Manager at Your State

Meet Ellen

Ready to bring hands-on, standards-aligned STEAM learning to your classroom or district? Ellen is here to support you every step of the way.

Speak to Ellen directly to see how our tools can engage your students, or attend one of our Strawbees 101 webinars for more information on how to integrate into your curriculum or get a specific quote for your needs.

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Ellen Florberger
School Partnership Manager
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