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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. ​

Sample STEM Elective Unit

Sample STEM in Science Unit

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