Experimentation Experimentation Discussion Discussion Discovery Discovery Design Design Problem solving Problem solving Collaboration Collaboration

Where students are offered advanced courses in: Mathematics Mathematics Language Arts Language Arts Social Studies Social Studies

Where schedules are personalized to offer opportunities in: Visual Arts Visual Arts Advanced Fitness Advanced Fitness Technology Technology -And More

Ohio STEM Initiative Ohio STEM Initiative

In order to have a positive experience in a STEM program, a students needs to: Think critically & solve complex problems Think critically & solve complex problems Drive advancements in science, technology and mathematics Drive advancements in science, technology and mathematics Be self motivated, inquisitive thinkers Be self motivated, inquisitive thinkers Work independently and as contributing members of a team, accepting and reacting to improve oneself based on feedback and criticism Work independently and as contributing members of a team, accepting and reacting to improve oneself based on feedback and criticism

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math a STEM education means that students, parents, teachers and partners are engaged in relevant, rigorous and relationship-based educational experiences a STEM education means that students, parents, teachers and partners are engaged in relevant, rigorous and relationship-based educational experiences Students participate in inquiry and problem-based instruction that integrates the traditional STEM content areas with social studies, language arts and the fine arts Students participate in inquiry and problem-based instruction that integrates the traditional STEM content areas with social studies, language arts and the fine arts The curriculum is directly connected to the real work world of work being done by the scientists, engineers, strategists, planners, innovators and entrepreneurs The curriculum is directly connected to the real work world of work being done by the scientists, engineers, strategists, planners, innovators and entrepreneurs

Based around the same Ohio Content Standards Based around the same Ohio Content Standards Integration of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering across all content areas Integration of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering across all content areas STEM teachers will integrate various subjects to a higher degree using a problem-based-learning method STEM teachers will integrate various subjects to a higher degree using a problem-based-learning method Students will be challenged to solve real-world problems Students will be challenged to solve real-world problems STEM lessons will focus on problem-based lessons and group collaboration utilizing various multimedia components: STEM lessons will focus on problem-based lessons and group collaboration utilizing various multimedia components: Flip the Classroom, Prezi, & Animoto Flip the Classroom, Prezi, & Animoto

Semester 1 Band, Choir, Strings, or Communications Gateway to Technology/Pr oject Lead the Way Physical Education Semester 2 Band, Choir, Strings, or Communications Gateway to Technology/P roject Lead the Way Elective (Art or Rosetta Stone) If space is available students can take the following classes: Advanced Fitness, Dance, Drama, Immersion Art, Music Tech

Oakwood STEM Year 1 OWMS STEM staff attend Problem-Based Learning Training (4-days at the University of Akron) OWMS STEM staff attend Problem-Based Learning Training (4-days at the University of Akron) Create PBL for first nine weeks Create PBL for first nine weeks OWMS Staff (3)-attend Project Lead the Way training OWMS Staff (3)-attend Project Lead the Way training Design and Implement Gateway to Technology Course Design and Implement Gateway to Technology Course Create STEM Learning Lab Create STEM Learning Lab Lab to integrate educational content into real world work and design Lab to integrate educational content into real world work and design

Community Partners Ultimate Goal: Raise $100,000 for the STEM Program STEM Lab STEM Lab Field Trips Field Trips STEM Extension Nights STEM Extension Nights Women in Engineering Day Women in Engineering Day Robotics/Engineering Competitions Robotics/Engineering Competitions

STEM Connection to the High School STEM learning opportunities in 9 th grade to include: STEM learning opportunities in 9 th grade to include: Hands-on Science elective course Hands-on Science elective course Robotics elective course Robotics elective course Foundations of Engineering elective course Foundations of Engineering elective course Formation of a STEM Academy to include STEM components through the senior year Formation of a STEM Academy to include STEM components through the senior year Planning and preparation will occur in to prepare for when the current 8 th graders enter high school in Fall Planning and preparation will occur in to prepare for when the current 8 th graders enter high school in Fall 2013.

If there are more qualified students than openings, admission is granted through an approved LOTTERY PROCESS.

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