Welcome to Mrs. Davis's Homepage!
Programming I :
Daily assignments: Go to the TechSmart website to see each day's activities. Watch tutorials, read instructions and try to complete the assignments.
All other STEM classes:
When absent please check your Google Classroom to see what lesson/work you missed.
If there is work, please complete it and turn it in.
Absent work, class notes and any other handouts may be found in Google Classroom.
If work can't be found in Google Classroom, there was no work I was able to share for the day. If we are working on a project, you may assume we are continuing that project and I am unable to provide any work at home due to the hands-on nature of the project.
Sites for STEM classes
Who is Mrs. Davis?
I grew up in Redmond, OR. I attended Oregon State University where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fish and Wildlife Science with a specialty in Riparian Ecology. I received my MAT from Concordia University in Portland. I spent my first two years teaching 7th and 8th grade math and Algebra, then started the STEM program for View Ridge with Mr. Hankins and have been loving it ever since! This will be my fourteenth year of teaching; View Ridge is the only school I've ever known and I love it here! In my free time I like to spend time adventuring with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors and spending time in my yard with my animals (2 dogs, 2 cats, 4 chickens). I love animals and I love being active!
Subjects taught:
Automation and Robotics (S1) - Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics as they learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use the VEX Robotics® platform to design, build, and program real-world objects such as dragsters, robotic arms, and battle bots.
Programming I (S1) - is an introduction to coding in Python. Students master basic coding concepts common to all programming languages such as statements, conditionals, and loops, as well as introducing: libraries, procedural graphics, and complex input. Students develop coding-related skills such as decomposition of large programs, debugging, and analyzing code written by others. Students completing this course will be able to create games, animations, and other interactive programs in Python.
Advanced Design and Modeling (S2) - Students use their knowledge of the design process to design products that fulfill a need in the community. Students utilize methods for communicating design ideas through sketches, solid models, 3-D modeling, Autodesk Inventor and mathematical models. Students will use models to generate data for further analysis and observations. Students work in team or independently to identify design requirements, research the topic, and engage stakeholders. Students will use industry skills and tools and make industry connections.
Medical Detectives/Magic of Electrons (S2) - Students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose disease. They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, measure and interpret vital signs, examine nervous system structure and function, and investigate disease outbreaks.
Design and Modeling (not teaching this year) - Students discover the design process and develop an understanding of the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. Students learn and utilize methods for communicating design ideas through sketches, solid models, 3-D modeling, Autodesk Inventor and mathematical models. Students will understand how models can be simulated to represent an authentic situation and generate data for further analysis and observations. Students work in teams to identify design requirements, research the topic, and engage stakeholders.
Energy & Environment/Green Architecture (not teaching this year) - Students are challenged to think big and toward the future as they explore sustainable solutions to our energy needs. Students also learn how to apply this concept to the fields of architecture and construction by exploring dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability as they design affordable housing units using Autodesk’s® 3D architectural design software.
Contact Email:
STEM Teacher
View Ridge Middle School
3215 S Hillhurst Rd.
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1400