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1.1 Learners work independently and collaboratively in an inquiry-based learning environment that encourages finding creative solutions to authentic and complex problems.
1.1 Learners work independently and collaboratively in an inquiry-based learning environment that encourages finding creative solutions to authentic and complex problems.
February 2021
Water Rockets
8th grade students designed and launched water rockets.
Students brainstormed and refined their designs.
March 2021
Egg Drop
8th grade students designed and dropped eggs from the bleachers.
May 2021
Movie Magic
8th grade students developed and wrote scripts for movie trailers.
Students performed, produced, and then presented their finished products.
Wind Power
7th grade students designed and built windmills as part of their study on Africa
Windmills were tested at varying wind speeds
September 2021
Movie Magic
8th grade teachers used feedback from May 2021 STEM Walk to improve upon the Movie Magic unit
October 2021
Moon Colonies
6th grade students used moon surface information to develop and design their plan for a moon colony
Graveyards
7th grade students studied burial and death rites around the world
They researched biomes and the impact of graves and burial have on the environment
They designed and constructed a replica of their graveyard biome.
Water Filters
8th grade students have developed plans for water filters using everyday items
1.2 Learners are empowered to personalize and self-direct their STEM learning experiences while applying knowledge and skills they have acquired.
1.2 Learners are empowered to personalize and self-direct their STEM learning experiences while applying knowledge and skills they have acquired.
1.3 Learners use technology resources to conduct investigative research to make claims, collect evidence, analyze data, demonstrate creative and critical thinking and communicate work collaboratively.
1.3 Learners use technology resources to conduct investigative research to make claims, collect evidence, analyze data, demonstrate creative and critical thinking and communicate work collaboratively.
During our March 2022 STEM unit, 7th grade students are collecting their data from the testing of their prosthetics. They will be putting this data into a shared Excel spreadsheet. During their math class, they will be analyzing this data to determine the mean, median, mode, and range of the data points. At this point, they will decide what is the best method to measure the effectiveness of their products.
1.4 Learners are regularly exposed to a unique and intentional STEM focused curriculum.
1.4 Learners are regularly exposed to a unique and intentional STEM focused curriculum.
Red Top Middle School earned an additional Connections allotment for the 2020-2021 school year. We were excited for that new position to be a STEM-focused Connections class. Mr. James Conaway joined the Miner Family and has made an immediate impact on our students and our STEM culture.
Mr. Conaway has set up his classroom as a hands-on STEM laboratory. Robots, computer components, 3-D printers, and so many other opportunities are at the students' fingertips. His class has quickly become a favorite for many of our students.
Mr. Conaway teaches 3 different courses all under the umbrella of the CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education). These courses are under the Middle School Engineering and Technology cluster. The courses are listed below and the standards for each are linked.
Exploring Engineering and Technology, Grade 6
Invention and Innovation, Grade 7
Technological Systems, Grade 8
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