Students discover the design process and develop an understanding of the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. They use what they’ve learned to design and model alternative energy sources, as well as evaluate options for reducing energy consumption.Students will design and create solar cars, conduct a water audit and research the effects of composting, reducing, reusing, and recycling our waste products.ĭesign & Modeling / Automation & Robotics (year- long course and prerequisite for Magic of Electrons and Science of Technology )Įarns.
Students are challenged to think big and toward the future as they explore sustainable solutions to our energy needs and investigate the impact of energy on our lives and the world. Projects include, building a hot air balloon, building different types of rockets and designing and building a glider. Students explore the science behind aeronautics and use their knowledge to design, build and test an airfoil. They will complete activities while learning about the history and principles of space travel. They will also design an aircraft or spacecraft as they discover the science of flying, design and test propulsion. Students in Flight and Space will be introduced to the history of flight through hands-on activities and research. Students explore the science behind aeronautics and use their knowledge to design, build, and test an airfoil. The exciting world of aerospace comes alive through Flight and Space. 5 credit by taking Magic of Electrons & Science of Technology, during middle school for a total of one high school elective credit.įlight & Space / Energy & the Environment (year-long course ) Flight and Space
5 high school elective credit by taking the yearlong GTT course: Design & Modeling/ Automation & Robotics and an additional. High school credit can be earned in this program.The hands-on, project-based program engages students on multiple levels, exposes them to subjects that they typically would not pursue, provides them with a strong foundation for achieving their academic goals in any chosen field of study and, if pursued, establishes a proven path to college and career success in STEM related industries. Step through the door, and you'll experience an approach to learning that fuels imaginative thinking, creative problem solving and innovative solutions - just the kinds of skills that will help you succeed in your education and beyond. What educators call STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). And it's all centered on the most vital fields of learning and essential professions needed in the world today and tomorrow. Warrior Robotics has won numerous awards at both the District and State level, has received several World bids and was recently granted the Design Award at the VEX IQ Elementary School World Championship.Building a Strong Foundation for High School, College, and CareerĮach PLTW Gateway unit engages students in activities that not only build knowledge and skills in areas including computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, but also empower students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance.
These after-school student clubs allow students to build and program their own robot, and to showcase their skills at local, state and national competitions. Fourth and fifth grade students who wish to further their engineering skills may also apply for the VEX IQ competitive robotics teams. Students have the opportunity to infuse project-based learning techniques in designing toys, solving real-world problems, building robots, and learning programming using Scratch, VEX Blocks, and ROBOTC languages.
Westminster’s STEM program, which begins in the elementary school and extends through high school, focuses on a rigorous, nationally-recognized curriculum called Project Lead the Way (PLTW) that develops our students' ability to collaborate, think creatively, communicate effectively, and work independently to solve problems.