STEM

Overview

STEM is a class that combines the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to investigate and solve problems.  During this one trimester class, students will be learning fundamental skills to help them use their humanity to be smarter than a computer.  The class will cover thinking logically, understanding the fundamentals and limitations of computers, and then applying their knowledge to build a Lego robot that does what they want it to. Students are encouraged to try something new and to create projects that are meaningful to them.

Procedures and Expectations

• Link to STEM Procedures and Expectations 2024-2025 

Sequence

Each trimester will include problem solving challenges and activities related to the following topics:

• Rube Goldberg Machines

• Flowcharts

• Choose your own Adventure

• Computer deconstruction

• Binary code

• The internet, networking, and security

• AI advantages, disadvantages, and Turing Tests

• Building Lego robots to perform a task

All schedules subject to change.  Notice will be given when changes are made.

Links & Resources

• Tinkercad.com

• Scratch.mit.edu 

• Getting Unstuck

• WeVideo

• NGSS Engineering Design

• NGSS Crosscutting Concepts

• CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards