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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