STEM Career Investigation M

Units/Cluster(s):  

Unit 1: STEM in our World

Unit 2: Measurement and Safety 

Unit 3 Engineering

Units/Cluster(s):  

Unit 3 Engineering 

Unit 4 Robotics

Units/Cluster(s):   

Unit 5 Biotechnology

Unit 6 Computer Science

Units/Cluster(s):

Unit 6 Computer Science

Teamwork in STEM

Unit 1 (4 Weeks): 

STEM is our World

-STEM exploration of CTE Clusters with Presentation.

Unit 2 (2 Weeks):

-Basics of Engineering Design Process and Engineering Notebook

-Measurement 

Standard vs. Metric

Unit 2 Safety (1 Weeks)

-Safety in the Computer Lab

-Safety in the Engineering Lab

-Safety Exams

General Lab Safety 1 and 2 Exams

Unit 3: Engineering (1 Week)

-Major Types of Engineering

-Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc...

-Engineering_Design Process/Engineering Notebook

Cont. Unit 3: Engineering (4 Weeks)

-Major Types of Engineering

-Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc...

-Engineering Design Process/Engineering Notebook

Structures:

-Load, Weight, Stress, and Force

CO2 Dragsters:

-Aerodynamics, Force, Speed 

Unit 4: Robotics (5 Weeks)

-Coding and Robotics

-Sensors

VEX Construction and Task Building

-Safety Exams Drill Press, Bandsaw, and Scroll Saw

Electrical Safety

Small Hand Power Tool Safety

Fall Common Collaborative Assessment

Unit 5: Bio Technology (5 Weeks)

Introduction to biotech 

- using cells/organisms to produce products or services

Agricultural biotechnology

Industrial biotechnology

Medical/Pharmaceutical biotechnology

Research/Diagnostic biotech

Careers in biotech

Unit 6: Computer Science (4 Weeks)

Raspberry PI. Working with OS Systems for Inputs and Outputs

Block vs Code Languages

Video Games

Scratch 

Cybersecurity

-Cyber Threat Defender Deck

Cont. Unit 6: Computer Science (2 Weeks)

Raspberry PI. Working with OS Systems for Inputs and Outputs

Block vs Code Languages

Video Games

Scratch 

Cybersecurity

-Cyber Threat Defender Deck

Unit 7: Teamwork in STEM

Project Based Learning (7 Weeks)

Students solving Common Problems in small Groups. 

This problem needs to be defined as one that uses all of the CTE,  Science, and Math Concepts taught for the year

Spring Common Collaborative Assessment

Required Project: 

-Choices 360 Seven Year Plan, including HS program of study

-Structure and CO2 Dragster

Required Project:

-Robotic Build with Controller

-Robotic Build with Sensors

Required Project:

-Fast sprouting seeds and herbicide resilience 

-Biodegradable plastics

-Video Game and Programming OS

Required Project: 

-Team PBL

Engineering Design Notebook: 

Note Taking

Engineering Design Notebook: 

Sketches and Prototyping

Engineering Design Notebook: 

Chronological Project Recording

Engineering Design Notebook: 

Reflection of Project

Engineering Design Notebook: 

Flowcharts

Engineering Design Notebook: 

 Appropriate Practice of Use

Cycle 1: 

-Professionalism

-Ethics

127.15(1)(A)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(K)

127.15(1)(L)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 2: 

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(I)

Cycle 3:

-Self Management Skill

-Conflict Resolution

-Leadership

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(D)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(J)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 4:

Communication Skills

127.15(1)(C)