Academy of Ag Engineering Parent and Student Information Night 2014-15

WHAT IS STEM SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Stem refers to a focus on 21st century academic and career ready skills that colleges and employers are demanding from students. STEM educated students are more desirable to both universities as well as employers. Students enrolled in STEM focused programs have a greater emphasis on Math, Science and applied technologies.

WHAT THE ACADEMY? The Ag Engineering Academy (AEA) addresses the critical achievement gap in STEM (Science, Technology Engineering & Math) fields and develops a pipeline of students prepared to pursue Engineering based degrees and professions. The Academy of Ag Engineering is a partner with The STEM Academy, a leader in STEM and Engineering Curriculum in the United States. In addition, the Ag Engineering Academy has strong partnerships with local engineering firms, governmental agencies and agricultural equipment companies.

Freshman Year Schedule Courses English 1 PE Chemistry Math 1 Spanish 1 Health/Drivers Ed (Summer) Intro to Engineering

Intro to Engineering What is Engineering Systems and Optimization Measurement Intro to 3D Modeling Materials Design and Modeling FastTrack RC Project

Sophomore Year Schedule Courses English 2 PE Biology Math 2 Spanish 2 World History (summer) General Fabrication

General Fabrication Metalworking Cutting, Drilling and Bonding Welding Operations Sheet Metal Composites Assembly Methods Culminating Project

Junior Year Schedule Courses ERWC or AP English Spanish 3 (recommended) Physics Math 3 U.S. History (summer) Design for Manufacturing 3d Solid Modeling

Junior Year Technical Courses Design for Manufacturing 3D Modeling Mills and Lathes Simple Metallurgy Cutting Tool Geometry CNC control Plasma Cutter Technical Drawing Applied CAD Understanding CAD Basic Patterns Machine Operations Use of Composites SolidWorks Certification Culminating Project

Senior Year Schedule Courses ERWC or AP English Elective AP Physics Pre-Calculus Civics/Economics(summer) Principles of Engineering Materials Science

Senior Year Technical Courses Principles of Engineering Materials Science Teamwork Flow Charts Trebuchet Gears Rube Goldberg Machines Failure Work Experience Industry Design Challenge Metals Polymers Ceramics Composites Alloys Culminating Project

Extra Curricular Participation All AEA students will be members of the GWHS FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter All AEA Students will be expected to participate in FFA activities including projects and competitions Students may participate in sports programs with an understanding of the time commitment.

CERTIFICATION UC A-G Highly Competitive! Certified in Solid Works Practical Application Experience in: Makerbot Torchmate Lathe and Millwork Forge and Foundry applications

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