STEM
Subject Length: 1 semester
Subject Fee: $75 (Cost subject to change)
In STEM we discover working with robots, virtual reality, lasers, 3D printing to design, create, test and evaluate solutions for our local health, agricultural, environmental systems, and everyday societal challenges.
Studying STEM means learning about the world around you, finding innovative solutions to real-world challenges, and playing a role in societal discoveries and developments.
STEM is important for students as future jobs will require problem solving skills, innovation, creative thinking and digital skills.
Students need to learn how to think in approaches of investigations, analytically, critically and flexibly in order to adapt to this rapidly changing world.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and skills:
Personal and Social, Intercultural, Ethical Critical and Creative Thinking skills
Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Creativity, Decision Making
Metacognition, Deductive Reasoning
Social Awareness & Management, Self-Awareness & Management
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Design Thinking
Team Formation & Collaboration Process
Empathy, Ideation, Planning & Research
Prototyping & Reflective Practice
Tech Skill Acquisition
Human Psychology
Professional Communication