Getting Prepared for CTE Wexford-Missaukee CTC Partnerships Grades 2 – 9 ISD

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Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical CenterCadillac, Michigan

Purpose of the Program To teach elementary and middle school students the value of Career and Technical Education

To show students the need for a solid understanding of math and science

To provide the students with an experience utilizing a hands on style of learning (Differentiated Learning)

To encourage students to stay in school (you can learn and have fun

To make the connections with the local schools and the community

Wexford-Missaukee ISDDemographics

Includes seven school districts: Cadillac, Lake City, Manton, Marion, McBain, Mesick and Pine River School Districts

Covers Wexford and Missaukee Counties plus portions of Osceola, Lake, Manistee, Grand Traverse and Clare Counties

Covers 1,051 square miles Enrollment Grades K-9: Approx. 7000

Students

The Program Included

From the 2009 – 2012 School Years. . . . .

Elementary Partnership:Grades 2 – 6 1297

studentsRobo Table:

Grade 5 305 students

Got Potential:Grades 7 – 9 98

students

1700 Students Have Participated in these Programs

First Grade: 2010-11 SY was the first year with this

partnership that involved 69 first grade students from 2 classes

Partnership between First Grade and Public Safety

Academic Lesson: Describe fire and burn hazards, demonstrate actions to take in a fire emergency, Practice escaping unsafe situations, proper safety techniques

GLCE: Strand 3 & 4: Core Concepts, Access Information, Health Behaviors

Second Grade: 2010-11 SY was the first year with this

partnership that involved 104 second grade students from 3 classes

Partnership between Second Grade and Allied Health Technologies

Academic Lesson: To practice health behaviors and how to ask for help from adults

GLCE: Strand 5: Personal Health and Wellness

Third Grade: Partnership between 3rd grade and

Agriscience and Natural Resources Academic lesson: To learn the plant

systems, including roots, stems, leaves, and photosynthesis

Identify various micro-organisms in water and on plants using our lab microscopes

Weather permitting, a field trip to Identify and gather native plants from the 170 ISD-owned acres located behind the CTC

GLCE: L.OL.E.31, L.OL.41, L.OL.03.41, L.EV.03.11, L.EV.03.12, L.EV.03.12

Fourth Grade: Partnership between 4th grade and

Computers, Networking and Electronics Technology

Academic lesson: To read and assemble the project using schematics, circuits and soldering

Correctly completed circuit will chirp; incorrectly completed circuit will not

Students troubleshoot and learn about quality control

GLCE: P.EN.E.1, P.EN.04.41-.43, P.EN.E.5, P.EN.04.51, P.EN.04.52

Student Comment:

“My favorite thing is I got to see robotics. That is my favorite thing. I am planning to go CTC in 10th grade or so” ..… Kevin, 4th grade student

Ms. Raden, Classroom Teacher

Manton Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade: Partnership between 5th grade and

Building Trades Academic lesson: To use fractions and

decimals in calculating dimensions and building costs

CTC students visit elementary school to teach a math lesson on fractions

Make Christmas present for family member

GLCE: N.FL.05.18, N.FL.05.20, N.MR.05.19, N.MR.05.21, G.GS.05.07

Ms. Hankins, Classroom Teacher

Mesick Fifth Grade

“I am so planning to go to CTC” Eric, 5th grade student

“I learned a lot from the wall of pain!”Alex, 5th grade student

“I liked pulling the trigger on the nail gun the best. After I pulled the

trigger, a lot of pressurized air went against my hand. Good thing we had

safety glasses!” Cameron, 5th grade student

Student Comments

Sixth Grade: Partnership between 6th grade and Metal

Fabrication

Academic lesson: To use basic algebraic expressions in reading a blueprint and to experience basic science-related activities such as metal inert and oxy-fuel gases

Students will complete GMAW fillet weld and use cutting torches

GLCE: N.MR.06.01 thru N.MR.06.04, A.RP.06.02, M.UN.06.01, M.PS.06.02, M.TE.06.03, G.GS.06.01-.02, G.TR.06.03-.04

Robo Table:

An integrated, differentiated form of instruction designed to reinforce math concepts already taught through existing curriculum

5th grade was identified as the grade to target based on research from the State Superintendent of Instruction’s Office

Academic lessons: To use math skills and concepts plus vocabulary (talk-the-talk) about angles, degrees & pivot points

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Robo Table Comment:“The students wanted to stay

in from recess because of Robo Arms. Even if we have just a few minutes at the end of the day, they would ask me to start Robo Arms. This is really an applied way to teach math that the kids understand; and they love it! ”

5th Grade Teacher

Seventh thru Ninth Grade: Program is designed for Middle School at-

risk students Each participant must meet at least five of

the identified criteria Visit each of our CTC programs over a two-

year period Third year each student identifies a

preferred program for visits CTC staff and students make a connection

Ms. Howell, Mesick HS Counselor

Got Potential Program

Keys to Remember: Be creative; fit your programs into GLCE.

Work with local schools for scheduling; what time during the school year are local schools are teaching the various GLCE

Prepare CTE staff and students; have CTC students practice teaching the subjects and material to be taught