What if you could learn in an environment where lessons

are taught through:

ExperimentationDiscussionDiscoveryDesignProblem solvingCollaboration

Where students are offered advanced courses in:

Mathematics

Language Arts

Social Studies

Where schedules are personalized to offer opportunities in:

Visual Arts

Advanced Fitness

Technology

-And More

What is STEM?

Ohio STEM Initiative

What type of students succeed in

STEM?In order to have a positive experience in a STEM program, a students needs to:

Think critically & solve complex problems

Drive advancements in science, technology and mathematics

Be self motivated, inquisitive thinkers

Work independently and as contributing members of a team, accepting and reacting to improve oneself based on feedback and criticism

STEM Program Description

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

a STEM education means that students, parents, teachers and partners are engaged in relevant, rigorous and relationship-based educational experiences

Students participate in inquiry and problem-based instruction that integrates the traditional STEM content areas with social studies, language arts and the fine arts

The curriculum is directly connected to the real work world of work being done by the scientists, engineers, strategists, planners, innovators and entrepreneurs

What will learning look like in the STEM

Classroom?Based around the same Ohio Content Standards

Integration of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering across all content areas

STEM teachers will integrate various subjects to a higher degree using a problem-based-learning method

Students will be challenged to solve real-world problems

STEM lessons will focus on problem-based lessons and group collaboration utilizing various multimedia components:

Flip the Classroom, Prezi, & Animoto

What Arts Opportunities do the

Students in STEM take?Semester 1

Band, Choir, Strings, or Communications

Gateway to Technology/Project Lead the Way

Physical Education

Semester 2Band, Choir, Strings, or

Communications

Gateway to Technology/Project Lead the Way

Elective(Art or Rosetta Stone)

If space is available students can take the following classes:

• Advanced Fitness, Dance, Drama, Immersion Art, Music Tech

Oakwood STEM Year 1

OWMS STEM staff attend Problem-Based Learning Training (4-days at the University of Akron)

Create PBL for first nine weeks

OWMS Staff (3)-attend Project Lead the Way training

Design and Implement Gateway to Technology Course

Create STEM Learning LabLab to integrate educational content

into real world work and design

Community Partners

Ultimate Goal: Raise $100,000 for the STEM Program

STEM Lab

Field Trips

STEM Extension Nights

Women in Engineering Day

Robotics/Engineering Competitions

STEM Connection to the High School

STEM learning opportunities in 9th grade to include:Hands-on Science elective courseRobotics elective courseFoundations of Engineering elective course

Formation of a STEM Academy to include STEM components through the senior yearPlanning and preparation will occur in

2012-13 to prepare for when the current 8th graders enter high school in Fall 2013.

If there are more qualified students than openings, admission is granted through an approved LOTTERY PROCESS.

Oakwood STEM

Your STEM School