Interdisciplinary Problem-Based Curriculum
- STEM K12 13: Students demonstrate STEM content knowledge representative of STEM literacy outcomes that prepare them for the next level of learning and work.
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Much like the National STEM standards, our vision for the CHS STEM lab was to provide students with opportunities to “apply principles of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, interpersonal communication, and teamwork to the solutions of technological problems."
The Engineering pathway focuses on project-based learning, requiring students to utilize technological tools, demonstrate skills, solve problems, think logically, and articulate one’s learning. To ensure inter-disciplinary collaboration, the high school Engineering course was co-taught by CTAE, Math, and Science teachers in its implementation year. We have continued to expand this partnership with our Science and Math departments. |
Our implementation plan incorporated the key standards from the NETS-T, which encourages teachers to:
In addition, we challenge all of our teachers to emphasize:
Lesson plans, units, and activities are infused with technology-rich activities, which are posted in Atlas, the system curriculum-mapping software. Many of the materials used by our STEM teachers are supplied by the International Technology and Engineering Teachers Association. All teachers have search capabilities and may view the technology-enriched plans for examples of effective integration strategies. This ability to collaborate, share resources, and vertically-align curriculum goals has benefitted both teachers and students. Content standards and digital curriculum resources are aligned with and support digital-age learning and work. This initiative is in direct alignment with the ISTE standards and has provided opportunities for our students to investigate, use tools of, and gain the competencies offered through a STEM education. The STEM initiative has provided interdisciplinary, hands-on, inquiry-based learning, which is aligned to the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. Through the STEM initiative, students and teachers are provided with greater opportunities to fully meet the challenges set forth in the ISTE-NETS and state standards.
- facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
- design and develop digital-age learning experiences and assessments
- model digital age work and learning
- promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility
- engage in professional growth and leadership.
In addition, we challenge all of our teachers to emphasize:
- creativity and innovation
- research and information fluency
- communication and collaboration
- critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
- digital citizenship
- technology operations and concepts
Lesson plans, units, and activities are infused with technology-rich activities, which are posted in Atlas, the system curriculum-mapping software. Many of the materials used by our STEM teachers are supplied by the International Technology and Engineering Teachers Association. All teachers have search capabilities and may view the technology-enriched plans for examples of effective integration strategies. This ability to collaborate, share resources, and vertically-align curriculum goals has benefitted both teachers and students. Content standards and digital curriculum resources are aligned with and support digital-age learning and work. This initiative is in direct alignment with the ISTE standards and has provided opportunities for our students to investigate, use tools of, and gain the competencies offered through a STEM education. The STEM initiative has provided interdisciplinary, hands-on, inquiry-based learning, which is aligned to the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. Through the STEM initiative, students and teachers are provided with greater opportunities to fully meet the challenges set forth in the ISTE-NETS and state standards.
Written curriculum (STEM I: Foundations of Engineering):
Artifacts:
- Introduction: What is Engineering?
- Engineering the Future
- Engineering Design Cycle
- Universal Systems Model
- Introduction to VEX Robotics
- Introduction to VEX Programming
- Physics and Robotics
- Sensors
- Arms and Ends Effectors
Artifacts:
The pinnacle of the STEM program at Carrollton High School is the Southwire Engineering Academy, a one-year internship program with the Engineering Department at Southwire, a local company and national leader in wire and cable manufacturing. The Southwire Engineering Academy interns regularly participate in E2E (Engineer to Engineer) Competitions as part of the curriculum of the internship. One example is the Lego Airplane E2E Competition. To view additional information about this competition, use the following links: |
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