STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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BLOUNT COUNTY STEM INITIATIVE

at Heritage High School

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL STEM TEAM

STUDENTSMatthew McConnell, CJ Williams, Chris Neal, Katy Messer, Kris Molinari,

Lauren Carter, Carmen Bean, Sarah Collins, Peyton Brackett, Caitlin Jennings, Dakota McMahan

TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORSEarl McMahan, Colleen Mattison ,

Mark Andrews, Mary Cooper, Sam Warwick, Mark Rowland, Justin Lane, Kendall Terry, Julie Bell, Brooke Everett, Lisa Collins, Jared Smith, Shane

Rewis, Brad Rasmussen

PARENTSPhil Johnson, Robert Taylor

BCS MUST PREPARE STUDENTS FOR 21ST CENTURY CAREERS

Figure 1. Recent and Projected Growth in STEM and Non-STEM Employment

Source: ESA calculations using Current Population Survey public-use micro data and estimates from the Employment Projections Program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Average Hourly Earnings of Full-Time Private Wage and Salary Workers in STEM Occupations by Educational

Attainment, 2010

Average hourly earnings Difference

STEM Non-STEM Percent

High school diploma or less $24.82 $15.55 59.6%

Some college or associate degree $26.63 $19.02 40.0%

Source: ESA calculations using Current Population Survey public-use micro data and estimates from the Employment Projections Program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

STEM PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

Our graduates will be critical thinkers who are able to solve non-routine problems in a globally competitive society.

They will have developed 21st century technology and communication skills and demonstrated self-direction and social responsibility.

Blount County Schools Mission:

To Maximize the Academic Potential of Every Child in a Safe and Personalized Environment. The BCS will graduate students who are college and career ready and prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century workplace.

The STEM Program is being designed to support the Vision,

Mission, and Goals of the Blount County School System.

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Collaboration Creativity

Critical Thinking Communication

Self-Confidence Social Responsibility

2010 STEM Initiative Timeline

2011-2012 STEM Teams Goals

2010-2011 STEM Teams Goals

Participate in STEM Activities

Engineering STEM Symposiumin Nashville November 6-8

TN Jr. Science and HumanitarianSymposium, March 2012

Student Participate in Governor’s School

Become members of TN TSA

2011-2012 STEM Teams Goals

Identify potential sources of fundingand resources ongoing

Meet with business community

Video Conference with NCREL re STEM

Analyze TN DOEd STEM Platform RFP

ORNL/ORAU

2011-2012 STEM Teams Goals cont.

2011-2012 STEM Teams Goals

• Pilot a STEM program for HHS and BCS

Proposed Paths of Study• Advanced Health Occupations• Health and Life Sciences

• Advanced Pre-Engineering • Pre-Engineering Applications,

Drafting, and Design

Thinkers and doers reacting organically and collaborating for success

Advanced Pre-Engineering

  9th 10th 11th 12th

  Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8

Math Geom. H   Alg IIA H Alg IIB H Prob & St. Pre-Cal H AP Calc. AB AP Calc. BC

English Eng. I H   Eng. II H     Eng. III H Eng. IV H  

Science   Bio I H   Chem. H Physics H Sci Research   Senior Science

Social Studies   W. Geo H W. Hist H     US Hist H Econ H Govt H

Other Required Courses

PE/ P. Fin Comp. Apps F. Lang I   F. Lang II      

Wellness Fine Arts            

STEM      

Computer Aided

Drawing * 2 blocks

Princ. Of Engineering

Engineering Design &

Application * 2 blocks

Capstone

Electives 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

* 2 semesters of AP English may replace Honors English, Alg I taken in 8th grade

Pre-Engineering Drafting and Design  9th 10th 11th 12th

  Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8

Math Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Geometry   Algebra IIA Algebra IIB Finite Math  

English Eng. I   Eng. II   Eng. III     Eng. IV

Science   Bio I Chem A Chem B   Sci Research    

Social Studies W. Geo         US Hist Econ Govt

Other Required Courses

  Comp. Apps PE/ P. Fin F. Lang I F. Lang II      

Wellness Fine Arts            

STEM      

Computer Aided

Drawing * 2 blocks

Princ. Of Engineering  

Engineering Design &

Application * 2 blocks

Capstone w/ Work Based Learning * 2 blocks

Electives 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 * 1 CTE

Advanced Health Occupations  9th 10th 11th 12th

  Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8Math   Geom. H Alg IIA H Alg IIB H Prob & St.   Pre-Cal H  

English Eng. I H   Eng. II H   Eng. III H   Eng. IV H  

Science   Bio I H   Chem. H Anat. & Physiology Sci Research   Senior

Science

Social Studies W. Geo H   W. Hist H     US Hist H Econ H Govt H

Other Required Courses

PE/ P. Fin Comp. Apps   F. Lang I   F. Lang II    

Wellness Fine Arts            

STEM     Health Science Forensics Med.Term.

(early bird)Medical

Therapeutic

EMS Clinical/Capstone *2 blocks

Nursing Clinical/Capstone *2 blocks

Electives                * AP English may replace Honors English, Eng.II H and W.Hist H are taught during the same semester. Students

typically choose 1 of the offered clinicals in senior year, but can take both if schedule permits

Health and Life Sciences  9th 10th 11th 12th

  Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8

Math Algebra 1A Algebra 1B   Geometry Algebra IIA Algebra IIB Finite Math  

English Eng. I   Eng. II   Eng. III     Eng. IV

Science   Bio I Chem A Chem B   Sci Research    

Social Studies W. Geo         US Hist Econ Govt

Other Required Courses

  Comp. Apps PE/ P. Fin   F. Lang II      

Wellness Fine Arts   F. Lang I        

STEM     Health Science Forensics Medical

Therapeutic  

EMS Clinical/Capstone *2 blocks

Nursing Clinical/Capstone *2 blocks

Electives                * Students typically choose 1 of the offered clinicals in senior year, but can take both if schedule permits.

The BCS Strategic Plan encourages: Establishing community partnerships Creating a vested interest in education Collaborating to sustain educational

excellence

Community Partnerships will be an essential element of the BCS

STEM Program.

Blount County Education Foundation

Tennessee Valley Authority

Blount Memorial Total RehabilitationBlount Memorial

Transitional Care Center

Cedar Creek Pediatrics

Roane State Community College

Southeast Oral Surgery

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