STEM

1 Semester Course - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades

Mr. Goel

What is STEM?

STEM stands for "Science, Technology, Engineering & Math.

The STEM course inspires student interest and passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) career paths. Students foster creativity, engage in critical thinking, and collaborate in a project-based environment. Students utilize the engineering design process to identify the effectiveness, efficiency, and durability of designs under different conditions through hands-on and technology-rich activities.

In the LearningHub, students explore STEM & Design through applied technology and project-based learning. Students apply a wide range of technologies to hands-on projects they design and, in doing so, they explore, problem solve and collaborate with peers. Teams of learners rotate through a carefully crafted sequence of learning engagements in which students are encouraged to choose an appropriate level of challenge.

This format engages students of all interests and abilities. Furthermore, this class helps students master next generation skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, real-world problem solving, information literacy and adaptability. Students proactively explore the connections between project engagements and related careers.

What can I do in STEM?

Build & test a crane
Design a solar car
Build & program a robot
Test Circuits
3-D Modeling

Levels of STEM

STEM I

In this course, students will build upon the knowledge and concepts introduced in STEM to expand their understanding of Engineering concepts. There will be an emphasis on advanced 3D modeling, mechanical and electrical assembly principles, robotics, and materials science. Students will complete individual and group projects that represent real-world engineering scenarios.

STEM II

In this course, students will build upon the knowledge and concepts introduced in STEM to expand their understanding of Engineering concepts. There will be an emphasis on advanced 3D modeling, mechanical and electrical assembly principles, robotics, and materials science. Students will complete individual and group projects that represent real-world engineering scenarios.

STEM III

In this course, students will use the knowledge and skills gained from STEM I and II to further their understanding of engineering concepts and how to apply those concepts in daily life. In addition to our core STEM competencies such as problem solving and critical thinking, STEM III will engage students in higher level engineering design work with a focus on the continuous improvement model and lean manufacturing. Students will complete projects to not only understand current engineering technologies but will also begin to theorize about future engineering challenges such as the permanent habitation of space and designing robots with AI learning capabilities.