1. STEM
Principal Lynn Brodie

2. Quote
“Students with STEM backgrounds are in demand today, so they can fill the jobs of tomorrow. Every student deserves a chance in those fields.”-
Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

3. STEM Education Defined:
STEM education is an approach to learning that integrates the content and skills of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM Standards of Practice guide instruction by defining the combination of behaviors, integrated with STEM content, which is expected of a proficient STEM student.

4. STEM Standards of Practice:
Learn and apply rigorous science, technology, engineering and mathematical content
Integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics content
Interpret and communicate STEM information
Engage in inquiry
Engage in logical reasoning
Collaborate as a STEM team
Apply technology appropriately

5. Heritage STEM Program
For students who have an aptitude for science and math
Program History
Started as 7th/8th grade TEAMS – Technology Enhancing the Advancement of Math and Science (2008)
Decision to expand the program to 3-8 (2009)
Added kindergarten (2012)
This school year – full implementation K-8

6. 2012 AIMS Proficiency Math Heritage STEM /District
Blue – District
Yellow - Heritage

7. SIBLINGS OUT OF DISTRICT
Enrollment
GRADE
STUDENT COUNT
O/E OUT OF DISTRICT
O/E IN DISTRICT
SIBLING COUNT
SIBLINGS OUT OF DISTRICT
SIBLINGS IN DISTRICT
O/E KG 19 1 5
1ST 22 4 3
2ND 8 11 2
3RD 16 10
4TH 20 6
5TH 25
6TH
7TH 13
8TH
TOTALS
193 46 26 72 7

8. Recognitions/Partnerships
Science Teacher of the Year – Presidential Award for Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching
Arizona State University College of Engineering
Arizona Science Foundation
University of Arizona - Pilot School Engineering 101
Ironwood High School Engineering Program

9. Crime Scene

10. Footprint Investigation

11. Predict and Infer to Solve a Mystery

12. Future Cities

13. Future Plans
Continue K-12 Continuum with Ironwood High School Engineering Program
Teacher Training
Expand STEM practices school- wide
Glendale Community College – Sci/Tech Festival February 21, 2014
Ironwood High School/Heritage STEM showcase March 6, 2014

14. Questions?