Mission Statement for Macon County Schools STEM Program
STEM is creating a community of problem solvers to lead Macon County into the future.Why?
To empower students to think critically about issues facing our community and problem solve real solutions so that our home (local to global) will thrive and adapt to a continually changing world.Goals
- Inspire community of learners to empower students with problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Professional Development-change in teaching paradigm – PBL
- Internships
- Teacher Externships
- Student Conferences
- Provide new opportunities for our community of learners to understand and implement 21st century skills which will empower us to grow.
- Robotics
- STEM Family Nights
- Internships
- Teacher Externships
- Career Exploration
- Provide resources to our community of learners so their creativity and productivity is not restricted.
- 3D Printers
- Field Trip Funds
- Materials and Equipment
- Supplemental grants
- Community experts
- Scholarships
- Curriculum support
- Tech support
- Encourage and support relationships in our community of learners which will encourage collaboration and inspire innovative solutions.
- Robotics
- STEM Family Nights
- Internships
- Teacher Externships
- Career Exploration
- Press Outreach
- Leadership Team
- Community of Learners – parents, teachers, administration, business, industry, students
- Learning Skills (Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Collaborating, Communicating) Literacy Skills (Information Literacy, Media Literacy, Technology Literacy), Life Skills (Flexibility, Initiative, Social Skills, Productivity, Leadership)