Creativity is as important as literacy. |
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Imagination is more important than knowledge. |
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We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist . . . |
What is STEM Education?
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.
SAIC's Tech Program
Every problem is a unique challenge to figure out. |
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Creativity can help you come up with a solution no else could. |
What separates STEM from the traditional science and math education is the blended learning environment and showing students how the scientific method can be applied to everyday life. It teaches students computational thinking and focuses on the real world applications of problem solving.
STEM education begins for SAIC students from Kindergarten to 8th Grade:
STEM education begins for SAIC students from Kindergarten to 8th Grade:
- Elementary school - STEM education focuses on the introductory level STEM courses, as well as awareness of the STEM fields and occupations. This initial step provides inquiry-based and real world problem-based learning, connecting all four of the STEM subjects. The goal is to spark students' interest so they will find their passions and interests so they will want to learn. There is also an emphasis on bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM learning opportunities with our robotics programs.
- Middle school - Students awareness of STEM fields and occupations is still pursued, as well as the academic requirements of such fields. Students will begin to link their passions and interests with STEM related careers.
Mr. Quentin Fernandez
I bring in and utilize decades of experience and interests. I am a technician and I like technology. I like to keep current on the available technology and its application in a K-8 setting.
I don’t like to think of myself as a “teacher” but more of a guide. I set the stage and let the student discover their own passions and interests. It is the journey with all its struggles that I remember the most. Being able to apply learning to my own world is also very important to me. It is the journey and application of knowledge to new journeys that I value. This is what I strive to pass on to my students.
I don’t like to think of myself as a “teacher” but more of a guide. I set the stage and let the student discover their own passions and interests. It is the journey with all its struggles that I remember the most. Being able to apply learning to my own world is also very important to me. It is the journey and application of knowledge to new journeys that I value. This is what I strive to pass on to my students.
