Why STEM Projects?

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WHY STEM PROJECTS WORK.

Foster Creative Thinking and InnovationIntegrate with the Classroom Curriculum

Involve the Entire CommunityProvide Opportunities for Students to Excel

① FOSTER CREATIVE THINKING & INNOVATION

Students:Solve a problem.Collaborate with outside sources.Use technology to communicate ideas.Engineer, build, and present their projects.Apply their classroom skills in real-life situations.

② INTEGRATE WITH THE CURRICULUM

• Focused on AZCCRS Math• Writing Prompts• Functional Text • Integrating Classroom Texts• Tied to New Science Standards• Electronic PARCC-style Assessments• Vocabulary Reinforcement• Step-by-Step Teacher Guide

③ INVOLVE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

Community Experts are Part of ProjectsConnect to Larger Community via Videoconference

Field Investigations Outside the Classroom

④ OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXCEL

Afterschool STEM ClubsSTEM Camp

Innovation Nation STEM FestivalConnected to Real Opportunities in the Community

K-8 A PROJECT EVERY YEAR

All units are adaptableAll curriculum is online

All materials are low-costAll classes have access to a STEM specialist

SENIOR PROJECT:CAREER EXPLORATION

HIGH SCHOOL PROJECTSGRADE-LEVEL THEME

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STEM Project-Based Learning

Science Technology Engineering Arts Math