STEM MENTORING DAY
BACKGROUND - WHY STEM ?
Change in required skills in Hunter Region reflecting manufacturing and heavy industry downturn.
Changing workforce
Blue collar White collar
Trade skills Advanced Manufacturing Skills
Students require different skill sets for employment in the region now than they did 10 years ago.
STEM initiatives in schools help develop these skills
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Support
• Equipment Purchases
• Industry Visits and Links
• Corporate Knowledge
STEM AT MGHS
True cross faculty collaboration
In 2014/15 Science, Mathematics,
Industrial Arts faculties.
In 2016 incorporating TAS / Computing
faculties as well.
Shift is NOT just teaching Science, Maths
Engineering and Technology in one subject
but integrating them.
JUNIOR ELECTIVE COURSE
MAITLAND GROSSMANN HIGH SCHOOL
& THE ME PROGRAM
SCHOOL DEVELOPED BOARD ENDORSED COURSE
STAGE 5 TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAM Year 9 2016
Last Updated March 2016
RATIONALE
Practical integrated approach
Engineering and technology being used to drive
interest in Science and Mathematics
Development of advanced technical skills and
mechanical engineering knowledge.
Overall aim is to increase the numbers of students
studying STEM based subjects in the senior school
and ultimately the number of students matriculating in
the STEM areas.
iSTEM THE ELECTIVE SUBJECT
iSTEM offered as an elective in Year 9/10.
Students are targeted and offered positions based on Yr. 8 Science, Mathematics, Mandatory Tech and extra curricular interests
Full classes in both Yr. 9 and 10 year groups
Highly academic and interested students.
High student engagement and satisfaction.
Excellent student outcomes
Taught by collaborative and motivated staff.
Integrated between Maths, Science, Industrial Arts and TAS faculties
INTEGRATING iSTEM
Generally taught through a PBL , Inquiry based
Learning approach
Cross Faculty Collaboration
Science Mathematics Industrial Arts – Engineering
Year 9 3 Periods 1 Period Nil
Year 10 1 Period 1 Period 2 Periods
iSTEM COURSE STRUCTURE
Years 9 and 10 Elective
Year 9 100 Hours Year 10 100 Hours
Module 1
STEM
Fundamentals
25 Hours
Module 2
Mechatronics
25 Hours
Module 4
Motion
25 Hours
Module 5
Aerodynamics
25 Hours
Module 3
3D CAD/CAM
50 Hours
Module 6
Research Project
50 Hours
Working Example - Mechatronics Unit
SCIENCE MATHEMATICS
3 PERIODS 1 PERIOD
PRACTICAL PROJECTS – Robotics Challenges, Robotic Arms
Sensors Distance Formulas
Programming Force, Work, Power and Torque
Robotic Parts – Actuators, Servo motors,
gears, levers etc.
Radii and circumference
Real world applications Programming instructions to
complete given Tasks
Data Logging Spreadsheet manipulating
COMPETITION – Robo Cup
Mechatronics - Integrated Applied
Mathematics
Clinometer
Readings
Relationships between
rotations and
circumference
Spreadsheets
LOGIC AND SEQUENCING
Students write instructions to complete given tasks.
Designed to not only develop the students’ logic,
sequence, and problem solving skills, but used to
introduce the concept of robotic programming.
Mechatronics - Integrated Applied
ScienceRobotics
Challenges
Robotics Competitions and Exhibitions
Graphing and
Data Logging
Robotic Sensors and
Engineering Principles
Working Example –Aerodynamics Unit
SCIENCE MATHEMATICS ENGINEERING
1 PERIOD 1PERIOD 2 PERIODS
PRAC PROJECTS - F1 in Schools / Electric Vehicle / Bottle Rockets
Projectile motion
Drag Coefficient
Friction
Vectors
Testing
Energy Efficiency
Vectors
Graphing
Propulsion Systems
Thrust, Drag, Lift
Aeronautics
Aerodynamic Principles
Materials Technology
Design process
Mouse trap or solar car
COMPETITION - Electric Vehicle Festival / F1 in Schools
Aerodynamics - Integrated Applied
Science
EV Challenge
Competition
Projectile motion for
bottle rocketsApplied Friction
for projects
Aerodynamics - Integrated Applied
Engineering
Aerodynamics
F1 in Schools Competition
Propulsion Systems
Vectors
Manipulating Formula Graphing
Aerodynamics - Integrated Applied
Mathematics
PRODUCT or COMPETITION or CHALLENGE
We try to have a real measurable, practical, hands on end result – this gives the subject a point of difference.
Allows incorporation of true STEM project management skills
Makes students accountable for work
Appeals to student’s competitiveness
FUN , FUN, FUN
Increase in students electing STEM based subjects in the
Senior School
Increase in students electing Science and Engineering
based courses at University
Increase in the number of girls electing engineering subjects
Greater cooperation and collaboration between STEM based
faculties
Winner Hunter Manufacturing Awards Education Award
Overall winning school UOW STEM Competition
UOW STEM Competition 12 students awarded, Winning
School Industrial Technology
Pole Position Winner Hunter Valley Electric Bike Festival
F1in Schools Regional and State Championship Winners -
Pro Senior & Development Classes
F1inSchools National Championships 2015– Fastest Lap,
Grand Prix Winners, Portfolio
F1inSchools National Championships 2016 - 3rd place
Build ME a Future Day Winners - MGHS Year 8
University Scholarships 2x UON & 2 x UNSW (2014)
Winners University of Newcastle, National Poster Competition
THE TEAM APPROACHSome Thoughts and findings
It’s all about the people!
Committed, outstanding teachers willing to work together and outside of traditional comfort zones and stereotypes.
STEM takes you places in your teaching that are notpredicted.
Prepare to be influenced in your teaching directionby the students
MAITLAND GROSSMANN HIGH SCHOOL
& THE ME PROGRAM
SCHOOL DEVELOPED BOARD ENDORSED COURSE
STAGE 5 TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAM Year 9 2016
Last Updated March 2016
INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
.
For more information please contact Maitland Grossmann
High School STEM team.
NEW STEM INITIATIVES
2016 /17
PROPOSED NEW
INTEGRATED STAGE 5
ELECTIVE 2017
HEAT – PBL
H istory
E nglish
A rt
T echnology
Delivered using STEM pedagogy of Project Based learning
STEM COMPETITIONS
& ACTIVITIES