Instructor: Mrs. Shelly Jordan
Email: Shelly Jordan
Curiosity Unleashed!
Mrs. Jordan's goal is to inspire, engage, and prepare your child for 21st century careers with STEM.
Course Description:
S.T.E.M. = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Using the design process, students brainstorm, research, develop ideas, create models, test and evaluate design ideas, and communicate their solution to solve problems. This is a project-based class.
Course Highlights:
Grading will be based upon daily work assignments, including writing using R.A.C.E. strategies/drawing in Engineering notebooks, watching video examples of engineering concepts/careers, and working on individual/group projects. Rubrics are used for assessment of students’ content knowledge. Each grading quarter is focused on a different aspect of STEM.
6th Grade –
1st and 2nd Quarter: Exploring Technology and Career Planning
3rd and 4th Quarter: Intro to Technology and Career Planning
7th Grade –
1st and 2nd Quarter: Exploring Engineering Technology and Career Planning
3rd and 4th Quarter: Exploring Aerospace Technology and Career Planning
8th Grade -
1st and 2nd Quarter: Green Construction, Architecture, and Career Planning
3rd and 4th Quarter: Electronics and Career Planning