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STEM Class: 3rd and 4th Grade Curricular Goals

In years five and six of STEM class, the focus is on understanding that systems -- as well as objects -- can be designed and modified, developing an awareness that engineers work within constraints, and improving the integrity of tests to generate more accurate information about the performance of a design idea.

Design Sensitivity and Maker Empowerment
Looking Closely Exploring Complexities Finding Opportunity for Making
I can identify parts, purposes, and complexities of a given object. I can analyze an object’s place within a system by considering the relationships of the parts to the whole. I can list a variety of ways that an object could be improved and transformed.



Engineering Design Standards
Defining Engineering Problems Generating and Modeling Ideas Testing and Evaluating Ideas Refining Ideas
I can define a problem that can be solved by engineering. I can identify and list conditions for success and describe possible constraints. I can generate multiple solution ideas and compare the strengths and weaknesses of each. I can identify how each idea meets or does not meet success criteria. I can create a fair test for assessing ideas. I can analyze outcomes of tests. I can use collected data and information about failure points to modify a design.


Computer Science
Computer Programming Computational Thinking and Computer Literacy
I can make decisions about when to use loops, events, and conditionals when programming a computer or a robot. I can create my own algorithm to program a solution to a task.

I can decompose a programming task into smaller, manageable pieces.

With help, I can debug code.


STEM Class Principles
Imagine Possibilities Dig Into Mistakes Embrace Challenges Ask Questions Share and Show Kindness

3rd & 4th Grade Projects 2019-2020:

  • Create a Marble Run Component
  • Gratitude Parade Floats
  • Robot Exploration
  • Scratch Olympic Sports Project
  • LED Constellations

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