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S T E MS T E M
Science Technology
Engineering Mathematics
Science Technology
Engineering Mathematics
What Might an Engineering or STEM
Academy Look Like in Falmouth?
What Might an Engineering or STEM
Academy Look Like in Falmouth?
Community DialogueMarch 18, 2011
Community DialogueMarch 18, 2011
STEM @ Falmouth High School
STEM @ Falmouth High School
A co-located programIn four stages
A co-located programIn four stages
MissionMission
To provide the best possible science,
technology, engineering, and
mathematics experience for all
students
To provide the best possible science,
technology, engineering, and
mathematics experience for all
students
Stage 1 - Summer & Fall 2011
Stage 1 - Summer & Fall 2011
Research 3 days @ Thomas Jefferson HS E in s t E m @ Point Lookout Science Frameworks workshops
Planning Monthly meetings Science Frameworks @ FHS 12/7/11
Piloting (Stage 2)
Research 3 days @ Thomas Jefferson HS E in s t E m @ Point Lookout Science Frameworks workshops
Planning Monthly meetings Science Frameworks @ FHS 12/7/11
Piloting (Stage 2)
Stage 2 - now to 2013Stage 2 - now to 2013
STEM endorsement diploma option Expanded Coursework Senior Discovery STEM Connections Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO’s)
Science curriculum review Identify Sponsors/Partners/Friends
STEM endorsement diploma option Expanded Coursework Senior Discovery STEM Connections Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO’s)
Science curriculum review Identify Sponsors/Partners/Friends
The BasicsThe Basics
4 years English 4 years math 4 years science 3 years social studies
4 years English 4 years math 4 years science 3 years social studies
STEM Endorsement Electives (3 credits required for
endorsement)
STEM Endorsement Electives (3 credits required for
endorsement) AP Biology (1) AP Chemistry (1) AP Physics (1) Anatomy & Physiology (0.5 or 1) Astronomy & Astrophysics (0.5) Environmental Science (0.5) Ethics in Science (0.5) Genetics (0.5) Forensics (0.5) Oceanology & Meteorology (0.5) Technical Drawing/CAD (1) Pre-Engineering (1) Advanced Topics in Engineering (1)
AP Biology (1) AP Chemistry (1) AP Physics (1) Anatomy & Physiology (0.5 or 1) Astronomy & Astrophysics (0.5) Environmental Science (0.5) Ethics in Science (0.5) Genetics (0.5) Forensics (0.5) Oceanology & Meteorology (0.5) Technical Drawing/CAD (1) Pre-Engineering (1) Advanced Topics in Engineering (1)
Senior Discovery Senior Discovery
For a STEM Endorsement: STEM-related Job Shadow
Conducted during Junior year STEM-related Independent Project Planned during junior year Increased research emphasis
For a STEM Endorsement: STEM-related Job Shadow
Conducted during Junior year STEM-related Independent Project Planned during junior year Increased research emphasis
ELO’s 3 required for class of 2013, 7 required over
4 years
ELO’s 3 required for class of 2013, 7 required over
4 years
Science Bowl Science Olympiad Robotics Team Math Team Science Fair Astronomy Club Ocean Science Bowl Falmouth EMT
Science Bowl Science Olympiad Robotics Team Math Team Science Fair Astronomy Club Ocean Science Bowl Falmouth EMT
Stage 3 Stage 3
Student Internships Summer Employment Professional mentors STEM Committee evolves into Advisory Board
Expand labs
Student Internships Summer Employment Professional mentors STEM Committee evolves into Advisory Board
Expand labs
Stage 4Stage 4
Dialogue/Conversation surrounding: Increasing STEM Capacity
Regionalize Program Corporate Sponsored Labs
Dialogue/Conversation surrounding: Increasing STEM Capacity
Regionalize Program Corporate Sponsored Labs
Ziyuan Liu and Cassee Cain, left; Angela Zhang, right
Ziyuan Liu and Cassee Cain, left; Angela Zhang, right
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How Can You Help / Become Involved?
How Can You Help / Become Involved?
Guest Speaker Become a mentor Host a High School Intern
Others
Guest Speaker Become a mentor Host a High School Intern
Others
Costs?Costs?
There aren’t necessarily any added costs, though as the program develops there will be discussion of new courses, time for PD, equipment, and other costs associated with running any set of high school courses.
There aren’t necessarily any added costs, though as the program develops there will be discussion of new courses, time for PD, equipment, and other costs associated with running any set of high school courses.
Science 2011-13 curriculum review
Science 2011-13 curriculum review
Driven by the newly released Science Frameworks
Grade 9 content: Earth/environmental Design & Engineering Space/universe
Engineering Technology Programming, control & automation, design
Driven by the newly released Science Frameworks
Grade 9 content: Earth/environmental Design & Engineering Space/universe
Engineering Technology Programming, control & automation, design
REACH Center LaunchREACH Center Launch
November 29, 2011 Muna El-Taha Shreyas Joshi
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/180868/314/Maine-group-launches-new-effort-to-encourage-Math-Science
November 29, 2011 Muna El-Taha Shreyas Joshi
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/180868/314/Maine-group-launches-new-effort-to-encourage-Math-Science
Professional Development
Professional Development
Attend Conferences Visit other schools Outreach Cultivate a STEM Alumni Network
Attend Conferences Visit other schools Outreach Cultivate a STEM Alumni Network
Sponsors, Partners, Friends
Sponsors, Partners, Friends
Outreach Inform others, make connections, recruit mentors
Keep sponsors/friends in loop
Maintain communication with PATHS and other area schools
Outreach Inform others, make connections, recruit mentors
Keep sponsors/friends in loop
Maintain communication with PATHS and other area schools
Friends and ConnectionsFriends and Connections
Corky Ellis - Kepware Shane Hall - Compass Project
Friends of the Kotzmar
USM
Corky Ellis - Kepware Shane Hall - Compass Project
Friends of the Kotzmar
USM
State of Maine Perspective
State of Maine Perspective
Maine is a “lead state” in the new Science Frameworks
Maine School for Math & Science
Portland’s Charter STEM School Bangor’s newly announced plans REACH Center -
Muna & Shreyas state-wide network Falmouth could be a key Associated with MSSM
Maine is a “lead state” in the new Science Frameworks
Maine School for Math & Science
Portland’s Charter STEM School Bangor’s newly announced plans REACH Center -
Muna & Shreyas state-wide network Falmouth could be a key Associated with MSSM
NeedsNeeds
Time Curriculum planning Academy planning Recruitment of mentors, board members, partners, etc.
Recruitment Strategy Increase female participation
Attract all students Prompt Action
Time Curriculum planning Academy planning Recruitment of mentors, board members, partners, etc.
Recruitment Strategy Increase female participation
Attract all students Prompt Action
Parallel ActivityParallel Activity
Support/Encourage the development of an FHS “Fine (or visual) and Performing Arts Academy”
Send a visiting group to Essex, VT
Support/Encourage the development of an FHS “Fine (or visual) and Performing Arts Academy”
Send a visiting group to Essex, VT
Other things to add:Other things to add:
RWDC college-level course work
STEM in state/country More information on plans/timeline
Include student STEM endorsement hand-out
RWDC college-level course work
STEM in state/country More information on plans/timeline
Include student STEM endorsement hand-out
OtherOther
Need graduation data % going into STEM % going into Engineering
FHS Other high schools
Need graduation data % going into STEM % going into Engineering
FHS Other high schools
Thoughts on what I do:
Thoughts on what I do:
Beef-up the grade 9 program to become more engineering-based Should this become a year-long class?
Review what the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy is doing: http://www.dpengineering.org/academy/plan/courses
Do more with: CNC/3d printing PLC’s and robotics
Beef-up the grade 9 program to become more engineering-based Should this become a year-long class?
Review what the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy is doing: http://www.dpengineering.org/academy/plan/courses
Do more with: CNC/3d printing PLC’s and robotics
Stage 2 - for class of 2013
Stage 2 - for class of 2013
2011-13 science curriculum review Based on newly released Frameworks
Connect Senior Discovery Independent Project to STEM
Professional Development Identify Potential Sponsors/Partners/Friends
Develop plan for Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO’s)
Advanced Topics in Engineering (1)
2011-13 science curriculum review Based on newly released Frameworks
Connect Senior Discovery Independent Project to STEM
Professional Development Identify Potential Sponsors/Partners/Friends
Develop plan for Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO’s)
Advanced Topics in Engineering (1)
Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO’s)Extended Learning
Opportunities (ELO’s)
Credit for activity participation, i.e., clubs
Connection to Academic program
Included on Transcript Requires 25 contact hours
Credit for activity participation, i.e., clubs
Connection to Academic program
Included on Transcript Requires 25 contact hours
Why STEM?Why STEM?
Maine DOE - STEM teaching and learning can : positively impact career options and decision-making, Strengthen Maine’s economy; Foster informed and successful citizens; Elevate the aspirations of Maine students
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the foundations of an advanced society. If we wish to ensure equitable access to high wage, high growth employment for Maine students learning in these areas must also be part of the educational foundation for all Maine students.
Maine DOE - STEM teaching and learning can : positively impact career options and decision-making, Strengthen Maine’s economy; Foster informed and successful citizens; Elevate the aspirations of Maine students
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the foundations of an advanced society. If we wish to ensure equitable access to high wage, high growth employment for Maine students learning in these areas must also be part of the educational foundation for all Maine students.