honors stem composition/literature 9

Students in STEM Comp/Lit. 9 will experience English Language Arts (ELA) through the concept of Discovery through the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) lens. Since this course leverages the CHS Problem Solving Process, students are expected to develop their curiosity and develop deep questioning skills. More of the texts that we read are nonfiction and incorporate science and social studies concepts. We start the year off with a unit titled STEM 101 Thinking which leverages how and why our course is designed the way it is and focuses on learning how the adolescent brain functions. We read Rocket Boys by Homer Hickham, Jr., develop deep revision strategies and practices for our academic and narrative writing, and end the course with an inquiry unit on the current space race. Independent reading, chosen by the student, is a requirement throughout the course.