1. Academy of Ag Engineering
Parent and Student
Information Night

2. WHAT IS STEM
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING
MATH

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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.

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

15. QUESTIONS ?