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STEAM Foundations Prerequisite / Selection Process: Acceptance into STEAM at AHS 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 arts, culinary arts, interior design and fashion 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 the principles and elements of a variety of performing art forms including theatre, music and dance.

Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands-on activities, collaborative projects Instructional Focus: Science, technology, engineering, the arts and math through varied allied arts subjects

STEAM Computer Skills Prerequisite / Selection Process: Acceptance into STEAM at AHS Intended Audience: Grade 9 and 10 STEAM Students at Anoka High School Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:

• Create Excel worksheets using formulas, financial functions, and integrated charts

• Gain a basic understanding of the computer programming process through the visual programming language Scratch.

• Establish a basic understanding of the analysis and design of a database used in the process of database development and administration using mySQL.

• Improve business communication skills through professional emails with mentors in STEAM related careers

• Design an online efolio to capture and showcase projects created throughout the STEAM program

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

Design & Fabrication [ Dream it and Build it ] Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:

• Students will be able to demonstrate basic engineering design skills using CAD software.

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the four career pathways and explore one pathway in depth by designing and fabricating a product in that pathway.

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the materials( properties and selection) and processes used in product fabrication.

• Students will demonstrate the ability to correctly program / code CNC and 3D printing equipment.

• Students will demonstrate the safety attitudes and procedures required in the use of fabrication materials and equipment.

• Students will experience and be able to articulate the critical attributes of manufacturing careers needed to be successful in MN businesses and industries.

Instructional Focus:

• This course will focus instruction on students developing and then applying their knowledge and skills in the design and fabrication of a product. Students will be allowed to choose the career pathway of focus.

• Students will also be expected to integrate STEM and other content knowledge into their product design and fabrication.

• This is an“ application-based course” with students demonstrating real-world application of knowledge and skills in the use of high-tech cutting-edge equipment, software and materials

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