STEAM
STEAM English 12: Dynamic Storytelling [ AHS only ] Intended audience: Grade 12 Credit: 1 Trimester = 0.5 credits Major outcomes:
• Challenge students to critically think about the various ways we tell stories; from personal to professional, from print to performance
• Consider different methods of delivery and dive into audience psychology and marketing tactics of storytelling. How do you most effectively tell the story to get across your target message?
• Explore different forms of creative and dynamic storytelling used in our society to share information and personal stories
• Learn to develop and tell your own stories through a number of different dynamic communication mediums. Examples include personal websites, video documentaries, podcasts, PSA’ s, etc.
Projects, activities, etc.: Small stories, expanding stories, capstone stories, personal websites, video documentaries, podcasts, PSA’ s etc. Instructional focus: Application of practical literacy skills in real-world situations and connection of literature to real-world experiences
Honors Design & Development for STEAM [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Successful completion of STEAM core( passed all required STEAM classes) or teacher approval Intended audience: Grade 11, 12 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major outcomes:
• Teams of students work together guided by a teacher and community mentor using the design thinking process to research, design and construct an innovative solution to a problem
• Students will enhance design and manufacturing skills to help in the development of their creative / innovative project
• Teams will participate in an end of course presentation event at AHS Projects, activities, etc.: Use Design Thinking ® to aid in problem solving; write and develop a final presentation using technology presentation skills
STEAM Digital Communication and Design [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Priority given to students pursuing STEAM Certification. Intended audience: Grade 9 and 10 Students at Anoka High School Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major outcomes:
• Develop professional communication skills using relevant industry software
• Gain a foundational understanding of how to use coding to advance student project potential
• Use professional applications to design an evolving digital portfolio and personal marketing materials
Projects, activities, etc.: Hands-on technology based activities Instructional focus: Technology based projects and activities to develop baseline skills for STEAM career pathways Co-curricular Connection: BPA
STEAM Foundations [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Priority given to students pursuing STEAM certification. Intended audience: Grades 9 and 10 STEAM students at Anoka High School Credit: One trimester =. 5 credit Major outcomes:
• Recognize and demonstrate the principles of design and elements of art as they are applied to visual and culinary arts through a variety of projects
• Identify key characteristics of engineering and architectural drawings
• Edit / draw three dimensional objects using CAD software to produce a finished product on a laser, router or 3-D printer
• Brainstorm, originate and demonstrate understanding of the concepts underlying design using various studio-based media
• Transfer initial design ideas / concepts to the computer for transforming and finalizing a design using computer software
• Explore various STEAM related careers through speakers, interviews, and field trips
• Gain an awareness of current problems in various areas of medical practice and use the design thinking process to brainstorm, research, design and present solutions Projects, activities, etc.: Hands-on activities, collaborative projects Instructional focus: Science, technology, engineering, the arts and math through varied allied arts subjects
STEAM Digital Design Lab [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: STEAM Foundations, STEAM Computer skills; Priority given to students pursuing STEAM Certification. Intended audience: Grades 10 & 11 Credit: One trimester = 0.5, Art Credit Major outcomes:
• Utilize design thinking to solve digital graphics and application challenges
• Design, create, and program by leveraging cutting-edge digital technology
• Develop media, technology, and literacy skills by engaging in problem solving and the project process
Students will receive art credit for this course
STEAM Mechanical Design Lab( AHS Only) Priority given to students pursuing STEAM Certification. Intended audience: Grades 10 & 11 Credit: One Trimester = 0.5, Art Credit Major outcomes:
• Utilize design thinking to solve mechanical challenges
• Design, create, and program by leveraging cutting-edge physical technology
• Develop media, technology, and literacy skills by engaging in problem solving and the project process
Students will receive art credit for this course
STEAM-INSPIRED ELECTIVE COURSES * All AHS students are welcome and encouraged to take these electives.
Coll Honors Creative Problem Solving( AHS only) Prerequisite / Selection process: Minimum of a 3.0 GPA College credit [ University of Minnesota ] Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit( potential 3 University of Minnesota credits) Major outcomes:
• Identify, define, and solve problems
• Understand diverse philosophies and ideas within and across societies and convey that understanding to others
• Understand role of creativity and innovation in own work and other disciplines
• Move outside of existing comfort zone and recognize value of that exploration
Projects, activities, etc.: Design Rube Goldberg type machines, complete a series of“ do something different” challenges, other hands-on activities Instructional focus: Use hands-on and practical skills to develop and apply creative principles to solve challenges and problems
Digital Music Composition I [ AHS only ] Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Learn the foundations of music theory- melody, chord structure, form
• Understand the elements of creating or
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