Build Problem Solving Skills
Students learn how to solve a problem presented to them with the given criterion and constraints.
Hands on Learning
Many students are kinesthetic learners that learn by doing. STEM is the perfect class to give students with this learning style an opportunity to excel.
Collaborative Environment
Students work in groups to solve class challenges. Students learn to communicate their ideas effectively and how to delegate tasks to accomplish a goal.
Learn From Mistakes
We learn so much from failure! Students are given opportunities to reflect on designs and complete a second iteration to show a new and improved design
Course Outline for 2023-24 coming soon!
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Class Time Overview
1. Plan
Students are presented with the challenge, criteria, and constraints and begin planning. Students explore different planning methods to learn how they best plan (ie. drawing, independent thinking, group discussion, walk and talk, touching the materials, or a mixture.)
2. Build
This is the majority of our time. Students work in their teams to accomplish the task at hand. At this time the teacher is circulating and facilitating discussion and troubleshooting designs BUT not actively touching. It is important for the students to solve the problems themselves
3. Share
4. Record and Reflect
Students present their designs to the class and take questions. Students will demonstrate how their design solves the problem. Students build strong communication skills and practice presenting.
Students compare their designs to the ones created by their classmates to look for patterns of what was successful and what was not. Students reflect on what they would have done differently.
5.Discuss
Class discussions provide a place for students to share together and build classroom community.
6.Extend
More Questions?
Students are provided with additional resources in google classroom to extend the learning at home. This allows students to explore areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics on their own.
7. Next Iteration
Students get a second chance to improve upon their design using what they learned from the first round of testing. Students may get additional materials and additional criteria on the second iteration.