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AGRICULTURAL ARTS
Animal Management
Fish and Wildlife Ecology
Fish and Wildlife Zoology
Seasonal Horticulture
Floriculture
HEALTH/SCIENCE
Medical Terminology & Careers
Medical Anatomy I
Medical Anatomy II
Pre-Vet Animal Science
College Honors Animal Science
Food Science
SCIENCE
Coll: Honors Energy and the Environment 11, 12
Engineering and Robotics 10, 11, 12
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9, 10, 11, 12
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10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
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9, 10, 11, 12
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH
Pre Vet Animal Science
Students must have earned a B or better in at least
one rigorous science course such as physics, chemistry,
environmental science, earth science or biology and
have earned a B or better in at least one upper level
math course such as algebra 2/trigonometry, pre-calculus
calculus, modeling, probability or statistics.
Physical Science 9
Acceptance into STEAM at AHS is a required prerequisite for all STEAM courses.
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 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
High School Registration Guide
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 com-
puter 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 technol-
ogy based activities
Instructional Focus: Technology based proj-
ects and activities to develop baseline skills
for STEAM Career Pathways
Co-curricular Connection: BPA
Design & Fabrication I
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 atti-
tudes and procedures required in the use
of fabrication materials and equipment.
• Students will experience and be able to
articulate the critical attributes of manu-
facturing careers needed to be successful
in MN businesses and industries.
Instructional Focus:
• This course will focus instruction on stu-
dents 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.
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