PHILOSOPHY
In today’s technology rich society, it’s paramount that students be workplace ready with the 21st Century skills needed to be successful, problem solvers and global contributors. A foundation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics principles will help students be successful in solving tomorrow's problems.
This is a non traditional model of Education in which the classroom resembles a work environment and students contribute to solving problems in the community. STEAM careers, experiences and skills drive the curriculum. Curriculum is integrated in authentic problem-based learning that is STEAM career-oriented and cross-disciplinary. Students collaborate in teams to solve problems. Teachers facilitate teams of students towards solving problems and developing work for skills commonly the skills required by a STEAM businesses in the area or region. Frequently, schools have partnerships with businesses to provide materials, resources, and capital.
Makey Makey
The Makey Makey allows you to take everyday objects and combine them with the internet. Using the alligator clips attached to any conductive material you can control the keyboard of your computer, such as the space bar, arrow keys and left click of the mouse.
Lego WeDo
LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 is developed to engage and motivate elementary students’ interest in learning science and engineeringrelated subjects. This is done through the use of motorized LEGO® models and simple programming.
Vex Robots
The course will introduce the field of robotics. In small groups, students will work through a variety of units that include an introduction to the VEX IQ Robot, basic programming, electronic control, programming using variables and sensors, mechanics, engineering design, and the scientific process.
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