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

Questions?Questions?

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.