STEMLAB
Hands-on, Inquiry-based Learning
After its second year of operation, Delta High School, an EDWorks partner, was named one of Washington State's most innovative schools. Its cross-curricular planning ensures all teachers, not just math and science, were STEM teachers.
Cutting edge STEMLab high schools ready students for the 21st Century workplace through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. STEMLab grounds students in relevant subject matter tied to place by building strong partnerships with the local business and education communities, which provide additional resources and on-the-ground learning opportunities.
The goal of STEMLab is to expand both the number of science-literate citizens and the number of young people pursuing higher education and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. While many magnet schools across the nation target the brightest and best, EDWorks STEMLab schools are designed for all students. The hope is that by choosing popular themes in high-growth career pathways, EDWorks STEMLab schools will attract a wide range of students with a curiosity about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
In addition to the academic programs, partnerships with business and higher education are critical to the success of EDWorks STEMLab schools. Both business and higher education are intimately involved in the design and delivery of the curriculum and real world experiences.
Part of the power of an EDWorks STEM school is the commitment from the community to preparing the next generation of innovators in science, technology and math. increase student math and science.
In STEMLab schools, students use the very skills they’ll need on the job as they explore and master various areas of knowledge. They will practice creative thinking, collaboration and problem solving as they apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations. They will work side-by-side with business and education professionals, both at school and at off-campus work sites.
In addition to helping to create a STEM high school from the ground up, EDWorks offers a choice of innovative, highly engaged STEMLab academies that can be customized to meet a particular school's needs.
Health Sciences Academy
National Design Partner: BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study)
Driving Content Area: The Life Sciences
Primary Instructional Model: Problem-Based and Inquiry Learning
Portrait of a Graduate from the Health Sciences Academy
Graduates of the Health Sciences Academy will make connections among foundational concepts in STEM, language arts and the social sciences. The Health Sciences Academy graduate will be able to explore, examine, test and implement new ideas to today’s questions in the health sciences. They will be able to critically examine and use data to make decisions concerning health-related issues. This model helps graduates communicate key ideas about the health sciences to both specialists and non-specialists in the field and be qualified to pursue a STEM job or college major with confidence.
Green Technologies Academy
National Design Partner: BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study)
Driving Content Area: The Sciences
Primary Instructional Model: Problem-Based and Inquiry Learning
Portrait of a Graduate from the Green Technologies Academy
The Green Technologies Academy helps students achieve success by teaching them to critically examine and use data to make decisions concerning green technologies. Graduates are able to make connections among foundations concepts in STEM, language arts and the social sciences. Graduates of the Green Technologies Academy see the world in its possibilities and view people and cultures with global compassion and are qualified to pursue a STEM job or college major with confidence.
Digital Citizenship Academy
National Design Partner: BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study)
Driving Content Area: The Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Primary Instructional Model: Problem-Based and Inquiry Learning Digital Citizenship Academy
Portrait of a Graduate from the Digital Citizenship Academy
The Digital Citizenship Academy prepares graduates to live a life of unquenchable curiosity. They are able to make connections among foundational concepts in STEM, language arts and the social sciences. Graduates have the skills to be able to critically examine and use data to make decisions concerning the power and potential of digital tools and resources. Graduates of the Digital Citizenship Academy are willing to push on the boundaries of conventional solutions and are qualified to pursue a STEM job or college major with confidence.
