STEAM
Science , Technology , Engineering , Arts and Math @ Anoka High School
The STEAM Experience at Anoka High School is designed for students who are looking to focus on the real-world application and interdisciplinary nature of their classroom education . Students learn to become critical and creative problem solvers through hands-on and interactive projects .
STEAM also designs and supports new STEAM-inspired electives that are available to all students at Anoka High School . We encourage every AHS student to consider taking part in a STEAM-inspired elective !
SCIENCE , TECHNOLOGY , ENGINEERING , ARTS AND MATH
REQUIRED COURSES FOR STEAM CERTIFICATION GRADES PREREQUISITES STEAM English 11 : DIY Projects ( AHS Only ) 11 STEAM English 12 : Dynamic Storytelling ( AHS Only ) 12
Honors Design & Development ( AHS Only ) |
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Successful completion of STEAM core ( passed |
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all required STEAM classes ) or teacher approval |
STEAM Digital Communication and Design ( AHS Only ) 9 , 10 , 11 STEAM Foundations ( AHS Only ) 9 , 10 STEAM Digital Design Lab ( AHS Only ) 10 , 11 STEAM Mechanical Design Lab ( AHS Only ) 10 , 11 STEAM-INSPIRED ELECTIVE COURSES Coll Honors Creative Problem Solving ( AHS Only ) 11 , 12 Minimum of 3.0 GPA Digital Music Composition I ( AHS Only ) 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 Digital Music Composition II ( AHS Only ) 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 Digital Music Composition I Dance Technique I ( AHS Only ) 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 Dance Technique II ( AHS Only ) 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 Dance Technique I or at least 3 years of dance training Dance Company ( AHS Only ) 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 Dance Technique II or at least 4 years of dance training Engineering and Robotics ( AHS Only ) 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 None Engineering Smart Technology ( AHS Only ) 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 None Introduction to Cybersecurity ( AHS Only ) 10 , 11 , 12 Honors Arts Symposium : The Chemistry of Art ( AHS Only ) 11 , 12
For “ Required Courses for STEAM Certification ”, registration priority is given to AHS students pursuing STEAM Certification . No priority factors considered for STEAM elective courses .
STEAM English 11 : DIY Projects [ AHS only ] Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : 1 Trimester = 0.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Interrogate issues through self-directed investigation to form an understanding of how to present innovative solutions .
• Build out verbal , written , media , and technological literacy skills to critically consider and engage in different methods that students can obtain and use information in the digital age .
• Grow communication skills to creatively and reflectively make and deliver students ’ own ‘ how to ’ informational artifacts , such as info-graphics , videos , instructional manuals , blogs , etc .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Design Investigation & Technical Writing - LEGO project , Book Club Issues Website , Group Innovations Project , info-graphics , videos , instructional manuals , blogs , etc . Instructional Focus : Application of practical literacy skills in real-world situations and connection of literature to real-world experiences .
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