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STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is a specialized academy program aimed at exposing students to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The main goal is to present an interactive curriculum that will elevate students’ interest in Engineering. The program is very rigorous and many students are accepted in top magnet schools after completing their STEAM requirements.
Program Overview
Engineering I
As an incoming six grader, students explore flight and aircraft systems. Also, Students are introduced to a flight simulator game in order to sharpen flying techniques. Students begin their initial studies of LEGO NXT robotics kits. Finally, students are trained how to program a robot.
Engineering II
In 7th grade, students explore air environment and rocketry. Students continue progressing through the flight simulator, and are better equipped with flight techniques. Students begin building more sophisticated robots and enter into SECME competitions.
Engineering III
In 8th grade, students have reached the final year of the program and are pushed beyond their limits. This class help students build on all concepts previously learned and tie it to space and our galaxy. Students focus on topics dealing with the international space station, satellite, and space shuttles to name a few. In addition, students are entered into various SECME and Robotics competitions to showcase their work. In their final year, students have master robotics programming and begin working on industrial robot prototypes.
Why STEAM?
WHY STEAM?
STEAM is Interactive
Students are exposed to a cutting edge technologically driven classroom that will prepare them for global education. Students are able to use interactive computer software to learn about various topics. Videos and PowerPoint are always used to reinforce concepts taught in class.
STEAM is Competitive
Each year students compete among themselves as well as against other students through out the district. Sample Competition: West Point Bridge Building & Bottle Rocket Youth Fair Expo & SECME
STEAM is Fun
Students who are enrolled in STEAM are able to meet every Mondays and Wednesdays to complete their project for competition. Students also attend various engineering workshops on select Saturdays throughout the school year. Students learn how to build and program various types of robots.
Rules & Expectations
STEAM Rules & Expectations
Welcome to S.T.R.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Aerospace, and Mathematics). As we set out to have a very productive and successful year, there are a few expectations that I will be requiring of your child. This class is a project based class and students are required to attend weekly after school workshops; this will be held on Tuesdays from 4 P.M. - 6 P.M. These workshops are critical to your child being prepared for competitions. There will also be four required Saturday workshops. Additionally, There will be a fall and winter STEM fair; all students are required to attend both fairs. Participation in field trips will be dependent on a student's behavior; two of more suspensions will automatically disqualify a student from participating in any field trip. All Students will be required to submit projects via Coursesites.com. The calendar of event will be posted on the school’s website: http://www.dario.dadeschools.net
Please review this information with your child as these are critical information.
Classroom Rules
• Follow directions the first time they are given.
• Respect your peers and your teacher.
• At all times, raise your hands before speaking or when asking a question.
• At the end of each class period, you are to remain seated until I dismiss you.
• Be on time and in your seat before the tardy bell rings.
• Refusal to clean up during projects will result in your academic and conduct grades being lowered.
Homework
Homework assignments will be given throughout the week.
Make-up Work
a. Make up work will only be given to students with an excused absent.
b. It is the student’s responsibility to inquire about the make-up assignment.
Notebooks
A notebook will be required for this class. It must be a separate notebook from all your other classes. Notebooks should be a three ring spiral notebook (100-150 pages).
Discipline
If a student chooses to break the rule the consequences are as follows:
1st incident: Verbal warning/student conference/detention
2nd incident: Conduct grade is lowered one letter grade/parent phone call/detention
3rd incident: Conduct grade is lowered two letter grades/ parent conference/detention
4th incident: Referral to administrator
5th incident: S.C.S.I.
Grading Criteria
Assessments/ # of Grades
Class work/Assignments 3
Projects 7
Presentations 3
Prototyping 10
Flight SIM 3
After-School Workshops 3
Saturday Workshop 3
Participation 5
Grading Scale
Academic Grade Percentages
A 100-90%
B 89-80%
C 79-70%
D 69-60%
F 59-0%
Effort/Conduct
1 A Excellent
1 B Good
2 C Satisfactory
3 D-F Unsatisfactory