9 STEM

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 and test 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 and 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

Additional Information

Future Pathways: VCE Product Design and Technology, VCE VET Engineering Studies, VCE Systems Engineering