STEMpreneur
A fun approach to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics blended with a simplified take on forming good financial habits for a successful future
LEARNING GOALS
Each class is designed to develop specific skills such as problem solving, creativity, inquiry skills, critical thinking, innovation and collaboration.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Quickly work to make sense of problems as they are presented, and work productively to propose real and appropriate solutions.
MATH & SCIENCE
Math and science used to solve problems will connect to existing schoolwork and highlight connections between ideas and different subject areas.
COLLABORATION
Big challenges are rarely solved by a single individual. Finding solutions also involves learning to work as a productive part of a collaborative team.
CREATIVITY
Look at problems and propose solutions through multiple approaches. Failed attempts are positive experiences, offering opportunities for deeper learning.
ENGINEERING DESIGN
Identify the problem at hand, research potential solutions, build prototypes, test, redesign, test again. One step at a time towards finding a functional solution.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Learn how to be smart with money and develop good financial habits by covering four basic concepts: working, spending, saving, and giving.
INQUIRY SKILLS
Effectively solve problems with hands-on, active participation Students ask questions, propose ideas, and test possible solutions
CRITICAL THINKING
Analyze information, evaluate designs, develop new ideas, and propose creative solutions. All of these skills are vital to becoming an independent, critical thinker.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Hard work, leadership, effective communication, and resilience. Skills which will serve well in school and beyond, both in future careers and in personal lives.