Curriculum

STEM Elective Curriculum

Grade 6

Fluid Dynamics

Aerodynamics
Buoyancy

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer
Insulation

Grade 7

Civil Engineering

Survival Structure
Bridge Design

Entrepreneurship

Shoe Design
Shark Tank

Grade 8

Innovation

Biomimetic Design
3D Mars Habitat

Careers in Engineering

Hardware Design
Urban Agriculture

STEM in the Science Curriculum

Simple Machines

Playground for All Challenge

Design Prompt:
Your class has been assigned to use your newfound knowledge of simple machines to re-design your school’s playground to be used by all children.

Earth Science

Erosion Reduction Challenge

Design Prompt:
The Soil Science team hired you to help decrease the erosion near the lake because when it rains soil gets washed into the lake, polluting the water.

Astronomy

Extra Terrestrial Habitat

Design Prompt:
You work for NASA and your job is to design a structure that will sustain life for a family of four for at least one year on a planet or moon of your choice.