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Woodstock High SchoolSTEM Curriculum Overview
Presented Monday, January 23rd, 2017
What is STEM?STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
●Restructuring of what we teach and how students learn
●Promotion of scientific inquiry and engineering design
● Integration of instruction embedded with technology
●Offer advanced and unique opportunities for WHS students
Why STEM?● Improve learning, achievement, and rigor at WHS.
●Serve students interested in STEM fields.
●Provide unique opportunities for students.
●State certification for STEM program.
What have we been up to?
✘2012-13: started planning;site visits; researching STEM certification✘2013-14: first curricular changes; zone partnerships,
university partnerships, SNHS✘2014-15: began implementation of STEM AP Calculus;
facility improvements
What have we been up to?
✘2015-16: full implementation of differentiated instruction, STEM scheduling, STEM homerooms; first GT Distance Calculus group✘2016-17: adjustments for Engineering; growth of
Science Research; visit from State coordinator; participation in certification review
What’s next?
✘Finalize plans for STEM certification✘Goal of state STEM certification visit in fall 2017 ✘Add Honors 9th Lit to Advanced Academic Pathway✘Continue to focus on Engineering pathway growth✘Continue to build Science Research Program
Woodstock’s STEM Pathways
Advanced AcademicHighest levels of math
and/or science
STEM AP Calculus and GT Distance Calc
Multiple AP math and science courses
EngineeringHonors math and
science with engineering pathway
AP Computer Science
Internship opportunities and unique equipment
Scientific ResearchHonors/AP math,
science, and lit with scientific research
pathway
Internship opportunities and unique equipment
Individualized, project based; multiple
competitions
THANKS!Any questions?
Further questions? Who to contact:
Scheduling: Mike Manzella, Assistant [email protected]: Loretta Cameron, Department [email protected]: Kelly Burke, Department [email protected]
Further questions? Who to contact:
Engineering: Karen Zayance, Department [email protected]: Anna Grantham, Research [email protected] Biology: Julie Moeller, AP Bio [email protected]