STEAM
Engineering and Robotics : Mechatronics [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : None Intended Audience : Grades 9 - 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Design , build , and program mobile robots
• Utilize design thinking to solve engineering related problems
• Incorporate multiple technologies and software in creative applications Projects , Activities , etc .: Hands on activities and group projects Instructional Focus : Use hands on and practical building skills to design and apply engineering principles to solve robotics challenges .
Engineering and Robotics : Environmental Interactions [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : None Intended Audience : Grades 9 - 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Design , build , and program microcontroller sensors platforms
• Utilize design thinking to solve engineering related problems
• Incorporate multiple technologies and software in creative applications Projects , Activities , etc .: Hands on activities and group projects . Instructional Focus : Use hands on and practical building skills to design and apply engineering principles to solve environmental sensing challenges . Co-curricular Connection : Robotics Club
Introduction to Cybersecurity [ AHS Only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Explore what cybersecurity is and what it means for you personally and professionally
• Learn how to be safe online by understanding the most common threats , attacks and vulnerabilities
• Find out how businesses protect their operations from cyber attacks and why jobs are growing
Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities , research , and speakers . Co-curricular Connection : BPA
Honors Arts Symposium : The Chemistry of Art [ AHS only ] Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Learn and directly apply the elements of art and principles of design
• Explore a secondary discipline ; noting the connections with art ( ex . chemistry , specifically chemical reactions to metals and other materials used in jewelry design
• Apply Design Thinking method to create solutions to various design challenges
• Design and create works that become part of an e-portfolio
Projects / Activities , etc .: Exploration of materials , original design work , development of art skills ( ex . creating patinas on metal , use of jewelry equipment , designing original wearable art ) Instructional Focus : Design Thinking , Makerspace equipment , student collaboration , student-driven and project-based design challenges , industry tours , guest speakers
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