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STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Preparing Students for their Future Careers.©Bahman Farzad / lotusflowerimages.com
BLOUNT COUNTY STEM INITIATIVE
at Heritage High School
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL STEM TEAM
STUDENTSMatthew McConnell, CJ Williams, Chris Neal, Katy Messer, Kris Molinari,
Lauren Carter, Carmen Bean, Sarah Collins, Peyton Brackett, Caitlin Jennings, Dakota McMahan
TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORSEarl McMahan, Colleen Mattison ,
Mark Andrews, Mary Cooper, Sam Warwick, Mark Rowland, Justin Lane, Kendall Terry, Julie Bell, Brooke Everett, Lisa Collins, Jared Smith, Shane
Rewis, Brad Rasmussen
PARENTSPhil Johnson, Robert Taylor
BCS MUST PREPARE STUDENTS FOR 21ST CENTURY CAREERS
Figure 1. Recent and Projected Growth in STEM and Non-STEM Employment
Source: ESA calculations using Current Population Survey public-use micro data and estimates from the Employment Projections Program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Average Hourly Earnings of Full-Time Private Wage and Salary Workers in STEM Occupations by Educational
Attainment, 2010
Average hourly earnings Difference
STEM Non-STEM Percent
High school diploma or less $24.82 $15.55 59.6%
Some college or associate degree $26.63 $19.02 40.0%
Source: ESA calculations using Current Population Survey public-use micro data and estimates from the Employment Projections Program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
STEM PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
Our graduates will be critical thinkers who are able to solve non-routine problems in a globally competitive society.
They will have developed 21st century technology and communication skills and demonstrated self-direction and social responsibility.
Blount County Schools Mission:
To Maximize the Academic Potential of Every Child in a Safe and Personalized Environment. The BCS will graduate students who are college and career ready and prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century workplace.
The STEM Program is being designed to support the Vision,
Mission, and Goals of the Blount County School System.
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Collaboration Creativity
Critical Thinking Communication
Self-Confidence Social Responsibility
2010 STEM Initiative Timeline
2011-2012 STEM Teams Goals
2010-2011 STEM Teams Goals
Participate in STEM Activities
Engineering STEM Symposiumin Nashville November 6-8
TN Jr. Science and HumanitarianSymposium, March 2012
Student Participate in Governor’s School
Become members of TN TSA
2011-2012 STEM Teams Goals
Identify potential sources of fundingand resources ongoing
Meet with business community
Video Conference with NCREL re STEM
Analyze TN DOEd STEM Platform RFP
ORNL/ORAU
2011-2012 STEM Teams Goals cont.
2011-2012 STEM Teams Goals
• Pilot a STEM program for HHS and BCS
Proposed Paths of Study• Advanced Health Occupations• Health and Life Sciences
• Advanced Pre-Engineering • Pre-Engineering Applications,
Drafting, and Design
Thinkers and doers reacting organically and collaborating for success
Advanced Pre-Engineering
9th 10th 11th 12th
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8
Math Geom. H Alg IIA H Alg IIB H Prob & St. Pre-Cal H AP Calc. AB AP Calc. BC
English Eng. I H Eng. II H Eng. III H Eng. IV H
Science Bio I H Chem. H Physics H Sci Research Senior Science
Social Studies W. Geo H W. Hist H US Hist H Econ H Govt H
Other Required Courses
PE/ P. Fin Comp. Apps F. Lang I F. Lang II
Wellness Fine Arts
STEM
Computer Aided
Drawing * 2 blocks
Princ. Of Engineering
Engineering Design &
Application * 2 blocks
Capstone
Electives 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
* 2 semesters of AP English may replace Honors English, Alg I taken in 8th grade
Pre-Engineering Drafting and Design 9th 10th 11th 12th
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8
Math Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Geometry Algebra IIA Algebra IIB Finite Math
English Eng. I Eng. II Eng. III Eng. IV
Science Bio I Chem A Chem B Sci Research
Social Studies W. Geo US Hist Econ Govt
Other Required Courses
Comp. Apps PE/ P. Fin F. Lang I F. Lang II
Wellness Fine Arts
STEM
Computer Aided
Drawing * 2 blocks
Princ. Of Engineering
Engineering Design &
Application * 2 blocks
Capstone w/ Work Based Learning * 2 blocks
Electives 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 * 1 CTE
Advanced Health Occupations 9th 10th 11th 12th
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8Math Geom. H Alg IIA H Alg IIB H Prob & St. Pre-Cal H
English Eng. I H Eng. II H Eng. III H Eng. IV H
Science Bio I H Chem. H Anat. & Physiology Sci Research Senior
Science
Social Studies W. Geo H W. Hist H US Hist H Econ H Govt H
Other Required Courses
PE/ P. Fin Comp. Apps F. Lang I F. Lang II
Wellness Fine Arts
STEM Health Science Forensics Med.Term.
(early bird)Medical
Therapeutic
EMS Clinical/Capstone *2 blocks
Nursing Clinical/Capstone *2 blocks
Electives * AP English may replace Honors English, Eng.II H and W.Hist H are taught during the same semester. Students
typically choose 1 of the offered clinicals in senior year, but can take both if schedule permits
Health and Life Sciences 9th 10th 11th 12th
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8
Math Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Geometry Algebra IIA Algebra IIB Finite Math
English Eng. I Eng. II Eng. III Eng. IV
Science Bio I Chem A Chem B Sci Research
Social Studies W. Geo US Hist Econ Govt
Other Required Courses
Comp. Apps PE/ P. Fin F. Lang II
Wellness Fine Arts F. Lang I
STEM Health Science Forensics Medical
Therapeutic
EMS Clinical/Capstone *2 blocks
Nursing Clinical/Capstone *2 blocks
Electives * Students typically choose 1 of the offered clinicals in senior year, but can take both if schedule permits.
The BCS Strategic Plan encourages: Establishing community partnerships Creating a vested interest in education Collaborating to sustain educational
excellence
Community Partnerships will be an essential element of the BCS
STEM Program.
Blount County Education Foundation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Blount Memorial Total RehabilitationBlount Memorial
Transitional Care Center
Cedar Creek Pediatrics
Roane State Community College
Southeast Oral Surgery
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."
Walt Disney