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Welcome to STEAM! I am excited to be starting my 6th year at Oliver McCracken Middle School and teaching a subject I am passionate about. In “Forbes Top Jobs of 2015” the top ten jobs are in a STEAM field or in health care.

Read the article at http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2015/04/14/the-best-jobs-for-2015/.

6th Grade STEAM: Design and Modeling

Students use tools such as the design process, a dynamic mathematics software, a computer-aided design program, computer simulations, an engineering notebook, and possibly a 3D printer to design, model, and build objects.

7th Grade STEAM: App Creators

Students learn and apply computational thinking and technical knowledge and skills to create mobile apps. Students also acquire and apply skills pertaining to the design process, problem solving, persistence, collaboration, and communication.

8th Grade STEAM: Automation and Robotics

Automation and Robotics (AR) allows students to trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics as they learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use the VEX Robotics® platform to design, build, and program real-world objects such as traffic lights, toll booths, and robotic arms.