YEARS 9 AND 10 ACADEMIC INFORMATION HANDBOOK OLD

INNOVATION & STEM - CURRICULUM OPTIONS

PROJECT STEM

Project STEM enables students to collaborate, think creatively and draw upon their knowledge, skills and understanding from Mathematics, Science and Technology to engineer solutions to real-world problems. Projects include: design and construction in the home, build your own antenna, manufacture and package cosmetic materials, forensics, and water supply technology, as well as an opportunity to pursue a topic of personal interest. This course is ideal for students who enjoy the practical side of Science and Mathematics and will enable them to deepen their engagement with the design processes integral to invention and innovation.

 

Project STEM aims to challenge all students to develop their ability to work in a team, communicate ideas and generate legitimate solutions that dissolve the boundaries between the Science, Mathematics and Technology learning areas in the process.

SEMESTER 1

 

STEM BUILD (STEM 1)

Build on STEM capabilities in a project-based place to play, work and learn. 

  • What areas of STEM should we be building on?
  • How can students further develop their individual STEM capabilities?

As a class, we will have the flexibility to pursue our interests, and respond to opportunities that arise from industry and university in broader programs and external competitions. 

SEMESTER 2

 

STEM EXPLORE (STEM 2)

Explore innovation in STEM related industries, a project-based place to play, work and learn.

  • What is current in the world of STEM innovation?
  • Opportunities for individual and small group proposals for projects of personal interest.

As a class, we will have the flexibility to pursue our interests, and respond to opportunities that arise from industry and university in broader programs and external competitions.