9th Grade STEM Program Marking Period One and Two STEM Projects - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

9th Grade STEM Program

Marking Period One and Two STEM Projects  Cube - Visualizing three dimensional space  Deck - Designing and constructing a scaled model  Wind Turbine (Current) - Maximizing the electrical output of a wind turbine  Slow Car (Next Project) - Utilizing gears to gain a mechanical advantage

Cube Project

Cube Project Topics  Math Topics • Volume and Surface Area • Using algebra to find the new volume when doubling surface area  Technology Topics • Isometric Drawings • Visualizing three-dimensional space  Science Topics • Measurement • Units • Nature of Science

Deck Scaled Model

Deck Scaled Model Topics  Math Topics • Proportions (Scaled:Real if Dimensions) • Slope (Stairs) • Creating Equations (Spacing of Joists)  Technology Topics • Architectural Scale • Construction Terminology and Techniques • Architectural Modeling  Science Topics • Measurement • Force and Pressure

Wind Power Project  Design an experiment to find the optimal number of blades and pitch  Use the research data to design a turbine that generates the maximum voltage

Wind Power Topics  Math Topics • Graphing Scatter Plots • Solving Equations to Find Wind Power  Technology Topics • The Design Process • Research and Experimentation  Science Topics • Energy Conversion • Independent vs. Dependent Variables • Data and Graph Analysis

The Students ’ Perspectives  Joe Buonomo  John Gregson  Emily Sensenig  Ben Good

Schedule  Common Planning Time for STEM Teachers  Provides an opportunity for continual collaboration  A/B Schedule  Alternates Physics and Technology Classes  Smaller Class Sizes for Extending and Refining Activities  Allows for the flexibility to meet as a whole for presentations  Allows teacher to encourage active participation from EVERY student  Altered Schedule for Wisdom Wednesday

Wisdom Wednesday Learning Experiences  General Contractor Discussion - Jim Stauffer  Dart and CNH Company Tours  Career in Engineering - Josh Fabian  Sicorski Helicopter - Elise Baker  National Guard Levee Project

Levee Project

The STEM Classroom

Observed Benefits  The students enter math with a basic understanding of concepts.  Students see math topics from another perspective.  Increased interest in the field of engineering  Improved presentation and collaboration skills