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) |
11, 12 |
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 infographics, videos, instructional manuals, blogs, etc.
Projects, activities, etc.: Design investigation & technical writing- LEGO project, book club issues website, group innovations project, infographics, 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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