Science/STEM Board Report

September 12, 2014

Strategic Target 1.2.a

Four Everett middle schools launched a new STEM elective option this week titled Engineering the Future. The project based class is designed to introduce students to the world of technology and engineering, as a first step in becoming technologically literate citizens. Additionally, the course will help middle school students answer the question: "Why should I study math, science and engineering if I don't plan on a technical career?" Through this course's practical real-world connections, students have an opportunity to see how science, mathematics, and engineering are part of their every day world. The course is embedded in the robotics course at North and Evergreen Middle School. The course stands as an engineering course at Eisenhower and Gateway.