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STEM

2008-2014Principal Lynn Brodie

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Quote

“Students with STEM backgrounds are in demand today, so they can fill the jobs of tomorrow. Every student deserves a chance in those fields.”-

Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

STEM education is an approach to learning that integrates the content and skills of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

STEM Standards of Practice guide instruction by defining the combination of behaviors, integrated with STEM content, which is expected of a proficient STEM student.

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STEM Education Defined:

STEM Standards of Practice:

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• Learn and apply rigorous science, technology, engineering and mathematical content

• Integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics content

• Interpret and communicate STEM information• Engage in inquiry• Engage in logical reasoning• Collaborate as a STEM team• Apply technology appropriately

• For students who have an aptitude for science and math

• Program History– Started as 7th/8th grade TEAMS – Technology

Enhancing the Advancement of Math and Science (2008)

– Decision to expand the program to 3-8 (2009)– Added kindergarten (2012)– This school year – full implementation K-8

Heritage STEM Program

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2012 AIMS Proficiency Math Heritage STEM /District

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Blue – District Yellow - Heritage

Enrollment 2013-2014 GRADE STUDENT

COUNTO/E OUT OF

DISTRICTO/E IN

DISTRICTSIBLING COUNT

SIBLINGS OUT OF

DISTRICT

SIBLINGS IN

DISTRICTO/E

KG 19 1 0 5 1

1ST 22 4 3 5 1

2ND 22 8 3 11 2 2

3RD 16 4 3 10 1

4TH 20 3 5 6 1

5TH 25 3 3 10 3 3

6TH 25 6 3 8 1 1

7TH 20 4 4 13 4 1

8TH 25 13 2 5 2

TOTALS 193 46 26 72 16 7

• Science Teacher of the Year – Presidential Award for Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching

• Arizona State University College of Engineering

• Arizona Science Foundation• University of Arizona - Pilot School

Engineering 101 • Ironwood High School Engineering Program

Recognitions/Partnerships

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Crime Scene

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Footprint Investigation

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Predict and Infer to Solve a Mystery

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Future Cities

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• Continue K-12 Continuum with Ironwood High School Engineering Program

• Teacher Training• Expand STEM practices school- wide• Glendale Community College – Sci/Tech Festival

February 21, 2014• Ironwood High School/Heritage STEM showcase

March 6, 2014

Future Plans

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Questions?

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