Collierville High School

Collierville High School STEM 1: Foundations - Honors A career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics is exciting, and ever changing. Learners, who pursue one of these career fields, will be involved in planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Given the critical nature of much of the work in this cluster, job possibilities abound even in times of economic downturn. More scientists, technologists, and engineers will be needed to meet environmental regulations and to develop methods of cleaning up existing hazards. A shift in emphasis toward preventing problems rather than controlling those that already exist, as well as increasing public health concerns, also will spur demand for these positions.

Course Description:

STEM Education is a new program of study designed for students interested in the exciting careers available in the high- demand fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This program of study is uniquely structured to offer students an overview of STEM fields, occupations, and applications in the first year, followed by more specialized study of the scientific inquiry or engineering design process in subsequent years, culminating in a portfolio and internship experience. Upon completion of this program of study, students will be prepared to pursue advanced study in the STEM field of their choice at a variety of postsecondary institutions.

State Standards

STEM 1: Foundations Safety

1) Accurately read and interpret safety rules, including but not limited to rules published by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and state and national code requirements. Be able to distinguish between the rules and explain why certain rules apply.

2) Identify and explain the intended use of safety equipment available in the classroom. Demonstrate how to properly inspect, use, and maintain safe operating procedures with tools and equipment. Incorporate safety procedures on a daily basis and complete all safety tests with 100 percent accuracy.

STEM Fields Exploration

3) Research the history of science, math, and engineering related to technology. Examine how these technologies have evolved, and evaluate their influence on present-day society, citing specific textual evidence from news articles and scholarly journals.

4) Explore several occupations within the STEM career cluster (such as manufacturing, computer science/programming, aviation, forensics, health science, engineering, transportation/ distribution & logistics, actuarial science) and describe the many sources and types of information that these occupations use. Determine how various industries employ different kinds of data to meet their needs.

5) Investigate an assortment of skills and education required for STEM professionals. Write an informative text that identifies the typical educational and certification requirements, working environments, and career opportunities for these occupations.

Problem-Resolution Skills

6) Research the terms “engineering design” and “scientific inquiry.” Compare and contrast the steps of the engineering design process to the steps of the scientific inquiry in a graphic illustration or presentation. Collierville High School STEM 1: Foundations - Honors 7) Evaluate a question to determine if it is testable and can produce empirical data. Plan an investigation that outlines the steps of the design process to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate data.

8) Given a real-world problem, identify several possible solutions using both the engineering design process and the scientific inquiry.

9) Analyze solutions to a real-world problem collaboratively, to identify critical factors of the steps of the design process. Explain why these factors are critical.

Critical Thinking in Context

10) Given a real-world STEM scenario, identify the problem and develop meaningful questions. Differentiate between necessary and non-essential information, as well as needs and wants for applying the scientific method of investigation or the engineering design process.

11) Design and develop several solution prototypes, conduct feasibility testing, and use the data to justify the solution selected.

12) Collaborate to write a fictional, yet plausible, STEM problem-based scenario. Evaluate possible solutions. Consider possible constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.

13) Conduct research to create a list of problems that are considered major global challenges. Choose one to analyze. Evaluate possible solutions. Consider possible constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts. Identify trade-offs and defend decisions that were made as a result of those trade-offs.

STEM Field Readiness

14) Sort and evaluate data for its significance and/or meaning in the process of solving a problem as a STEM professional would. Examine the data in ways that reveal the relationships, patterns, and trends that can be found within it. Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data.

15) Identify multiple forms of data and list mechanisms for collection that are essential to solving a problem. Prepare written documentation to justify findings.

16) Use available data to create an original prototype/solution to a scenario.

Cause and Effect Relationships in STEM

17) Analyze multiple aspects of a problem scenario to identify cause/effect patterns. Consider the history of a problem to identify factors such as risks and benefits.

18) Explore mathematical models and/or computer simulations that are used by scientists and engineers to accurately predict the effect of components of their original prototype design. Examine a range of resources (e.g. texts, experiments, simulations) to consider which models are likely to be most efficient, economic, and beneficial. Write a justification to support the conclusion.

19) Analyze data from a scientific investigation or prototype testing and accurately identify the cause of the results. Examine constraints including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics. Consider approved social, cultural, and environmental impacts. Summarize findings using tables, functions, graphical representations, and written explanations. Collierville High School STEM 1: Foundations - Honors

Materials

 Notebook paper and Graph Paper

 Pens/Pencils

 Calculator, any type

 Headphones or Earbuds

 USB Flashdrive (optional)

CTSO’s – Career Technical Student Organizations STEM students are expected to be active participants in one or more CTSO, whose most important benefit is the inspiration and enthusiasm that students gain from receiving recognition for applying their knowledge. Demonstrating skills in a forum beyond school walls motivates students, especially when there is a large, like-minded audience of peers who support them. Other benefits include:  Enhance technological literacy and leadership skills  Compete on local, regional, state, national, and international levels  Develop leadership skills  Meet and work with business and industry leaders  Network with students and teachers with similar interests from all over the World  Contribute time and effort to local and national service projects  Receive recognition, scholarships, and access to other achievement programs Collierville High School’s STEM CTSO’s are JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society), TSA(Technology Students Association), and FIRST Robotics.

Lab Fee ($50 total)*  $25 lab fee will cover the cost of consumable project items

 $15 dues to join JETS and TSA

 $10 for STEM t-shirt (required for local field trip/competition participation)

* This fee does not include TSA registration fees or any travel expenses. Students competing in TSA Regional, State, or Nationals will need to purchase the official TSA business attire. Students competing in FIRST Robotics will participate in fundraising efforts to offset student expenses.

Resources

Text: Technology and Engineering. Wright, R.T. Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc., 2008. Collierville High School STEM 1: Foundations - Honors Textbooks are kept in room 186, as a class set and will not be issued for take-home use.

Audio/Visual: In order to supplement course instruction, videos, APPS, and numerous computer programs will be used.

Safety Procedures

Safety comes first! All students will be required to take both written and performance tests on general lab safety and on each power tool prior to using the tools. All students must pass each test with a score of 100% - failure to do so after three attempts will result in removal from the course.

Passing tests on safety is only the first step. Safety rules must be followed at all times by all students. Blatant and/or continual disregard for safety rules will result in disciplinary action and/or removal from the course and possible removal from all future CTE courses. Safety is very serious, and these policies mirror best practices in the workplace and industry.

ASSESSMENT:

Expectations Students are expected to participate and put forth their best effort on all projects and assignments.

Skills and Competencies

Skill and competency mastery will be assessed through written and multimedia tasks, projects, writing assignments, presentations, and professionalism. In addition to this, course competencies will be evaluated for each student and scored according to the TN CTE Competency Attainment Rubric.

Grading Policy

All assignments will be assigned a point value and averages calculated using a total point system. Total points earned/Total Points Possible = Average

Assignments & Projects

STEM courses utilize project-based-learning to cover most competencies. As a result, projects should be completed in a timely manner. Students will be given specific timelines, reminders, and pacing goals for all projects.

Make-Up Work Policy/Late Work Policy

1. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed. You should stay in regular contact with your teammates or partner. Schedule a time with the teacher to turn in work and make up missed assignments, as needed.

2. Absenteeism and/or lack of participation can sometimes place a burden on a student’s team. If this should occur, the student may be pulled from the team and be required to complete the project on his/her own.

3. Because evaluation of many projects requires a great deal of setup, there is very little to no extra time to complete projects late. Late projects will lose 10% per day on the final score. Collierville High School STEM 1: Foundations - Honors

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Students should be in the lab AND beginning work when the bell rings.

2. Back-packs and materials for other classes must be stored during class. Students may not work on assignments from other classes during STEM. (5th period is the exception to this rule, since there is an extra 30 minutes that can be used as study time.)

3. Students are to be respectful and courteous at all times.

4. Absolutely No Horseplay!

5. Voices must be kept at a professional level.

6. Materials should be used sparingly and tools used only for the intended purpose.

7. Lab Stations must be kept clean and inspection-ready.

8. Safety procedures must be followed and you must know the Emergency plan.

9. BYOD: Students may bring their own device (smart phone, IPad, Tablet, or Laptop) to use as directed. Classroom use is limited to the following functions as they relate to the assign project: Camera, Calculator, and Research. Texting, game play, and phone calls are prohibited.

10. Honor Code will be strictly enforced. Being untruthful, plagiarizing, cheating, using profanity, or offensive language will result in a discipline referral, a zero grade, and a call to a parent.

Teacher Contact Information

Shelli Brasher [email protected] 901-486-9618 (Text only, please.)