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Welcome to Kaimuki High School's STEM Capstone course page
Welcome to Kaimuki High School's STEM Capstone course page
Adviser: Ms. Carreira
Contact: mcarreira@kaimukihs.k12.hi.us cell. 808-748-9427
Meeting room: B203
Google Classroom code: 6qjkbnu
Class periods: 3 & 5
Course overview:
Course overview:
The purpose of this course is to help students fulfill the STEM Capstone Project requirement. This course allows students to work reflectively on a meaningful topic as they independently explore a current or potential STEM related passion through real-world experience. Class time may be split between off campus activities related to the STEM Capstone course. Ultimately, students will be facilitated through all phases of the STEM Capstone required components.
Daily Agenda Slides here
Daily Agenda Slides here
Project Components- The Four P's
Project Components- The Four P's
Paper–A research paper that outlines background information, research methodology, data, results, and conclusions of the project. In addition to demonstrating understanding of STEM concepts and application of relevant practices, the paper demonstrates proficiency in writing skills and cite credible and current sources.
Product–The student creates and implements a plan for an integrated STEM project. The project should be grounded in multiple scientific and engineering practices, including scientific investigation and engineering design. A product is tangible evidence of the results of a STEM project, including, but not limited to a scientific poster, a prototype or product of an engineering design, or a technology or technology application.
Portfolio–The portfolio documents the process of completing the project. The portfolio should include all relevant forms, evidence of completion of requirements, a reflection journal, the final paper, and a copy of the presentation. The portfolio should demonstrate documentation of the entire project.
Presentation–Students will present to a panel of judges. The presentation will document the process of completing the project and the product, provide a summary of the research paper, and give evidence of meeting the STEM criteria, in a professional manner.
Examples of acceptable STEM Projects
Examples of acceptable STEM Projects
Completing a project with biologist as a mentor
Researching the species of fish that were raised in Hawaiian fishponds and designing and testing different types of gates (makaha) based on relevant criteria
Learning the physical properties of sound and creating a new instrument that can be tuned
Using coding to design and program a video game that teaches children about fractions
Researching a problem that elderly people encounter, then designing and testing a technological tool to help solve a problem
Determining the school’s energy usage and developing and implementing a plan to reduce the overall energy consumption of the school
Major Assignments
Major Assignments
1 Journals (due at the middle and end of each quarter)
2 Pick a Project/Internship (due August 30th, 2019)
3 Project Proposal (First draft due September 6th, 2019. Final draft due September 20th, 2019)
4 Spotlight Presentations (due last Monday of each quarter, except 4th)
5 Research Paper (First draft due November 1st, 2019. Final draft due November 15th, 2019)
6 Product (due January 31st, 2020)
7 Portfolio (due February 28th, 2020)
8 Presentation (slides due April 17th, 2020. Class prez 1 due date TBD. Class prez 2 due date TBD. Senior Summit Formal Presentation: May 2020)
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