INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP AND STEM - CURRICULUM OPTIONS
For 2022 we will be offering two courses that connect students with real-world projects through Propeller Industries and Catalyst Inc.
One course will focus on the United Nations Global Goals and STEM, and the other will focus on Innovation and Leadership.
Students may enrol in either course for one or both semesters in Year 9 and/or 10.
GLOBAL GOALS
UN SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND INNOVATION THROUGH STEM
You will develop your capabilities within the STEM disciplines to design innovative solutions guided by the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The course will see you design and implement a community sustainability project increasing in scale and complexity each semester completed from local to global contexts. Some examples from 2021 include ‘Think of the Birds – design, build and install nest boxes for the Australian ringneck parrot, Girls in STEM at ASC, planting native trees with the Friends of Bull Creek (Gabilljee) and dealing with soft plastics at ASC. You can also work with ASC programs such as Precious Plastics machines, Sustainable Food: ASAP and local Social or Environment service partners.
SOME KEY POINTS:
GROW STEM SKILLS You will develop and utilise innovative science, technology, engineering and maths skills through a variety of engaging projects | ACCREDITED COURSE Each semester completed, counts as one unit-equivalent in meeting WACE requirements creating flexibility in your subject selections for Year 11 and 12. | HELP THE WORLD You will develop and implement a community sustainability project increasing in scale and complexity from local to global contexts. |
WHY CHOOSE IT:
MAXIMISE ASC RESOURCES Students will be encouraged to utilise the wealth of resources that ASC has on campus and in its community; such as our Precious Plastics machines, Aquaponics and Sustainable Food production and local Social or Environment service partners; as well as bring with them any areas of sustainability that interests them. | UN GLOBAL GOALS In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals (officially known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs). These goals have the power to create a better world by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us, governments, businesses, civil society and the general public to work together to build a better future for everyone. |
LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION
Learn what it takes for a successful startup: Leadership and Innovation.
You will work on authentic startup projects through your own business ideas and with our Service Partners and with Runway Pop-up-Shop.
The course is flexible and will work around your skills and interests.
You will walk out of the course having developed the skills to lead innovative businesses along with developing mentorship skills by working with younger entrepreneurs.
LEARN TO LEAD In this course you will lead real projects and develop your capacity as a leader. This course is a great training ground for becoming a leader in Years 11 and 12 and for developing the capabilities to navigate the ever-changing workplace. | MAKE AND MANAGE MONEY You will develop your ability to make, manage and effectively utilise real profits | MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD The course will provide opportunities to help vulnerable people through our Service Partners and make people's lives better. |
WHY CHOOSE IT:
PURSUE YOUR PASSIONS You will be able to pursue your own project in social enterprise and run your enterprise through Runway Pop-Up Shop and Runway Online. During class time, you will follow the design process and have the time to produce your products.
| LEARN IN THE REAL WORLD You will have the chance to work with real world clients and partners. Whether managing the operations of Runway Pop-Up Shop or working on a project for a Service Partner, you will share your innovation and enterprise skills with the real world. You will also have the opportunity to share your learning and knowledge with younger entrepreneurs. |
ROBOTICS - FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (STEM)
Students will engage in two STEM problem-solving challenges. The Robot Challenge is building and programming a LEGO robot that completes missions on a field. The Research Project is to identify and solve a real-world problem. Both challenges are undertaken with positive, collaborative principles that are celebrated at the high-energy, end-of-season competitions.