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STEM & Innovation

STEM Program

Our award-winning STEM program is designed to engage students in a relevant and exciting curriculum that breaks down the walls between science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The topics and content are presented through a project-based and hands-on approach with a purposeful sequence of lessons and skill development. Students are encouraged to take risks, persevere, adapt, create, and innovate in each class.

WES received the Strategic Ed Tech (SET) Gold Certification in recognition for our work in educational technology and innovation through SET’s Framework for K-12 Edtech and Innovation.

All Students

  • Develop 21st Century skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.
  • Learn key knowledge and skills across a range of topics including the ability to ask higher-level questions and investigate complex ideas.
  • Have consistent opportunities and instruction to make the connection between in-class learning and the real world.
  • Use science and engineering practice.
  • Learn about the global environment and their role as a global citizen.

Grades 2-5

Students explore Science, Technology, and Innovation throughout the year.

In this class, students will explore various STEM topics and experience the power and importance of STEM, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation while having fun! Students explore and learn through projects in the Dragon Innovation Lab and from expert guest speakers and through attending study trips to many Washington, DC, area institutions and venues.

The curriculum includes selections from:

    • Next Generation Science Standards, life sciences, chemistry, and physics
    • Electronic technologies (such as Sphero SPRK and LEGO WeDo) and non-electronic technologies
    • Engineering Design Process and Engineering is Elementary curriculum
    • Math

 

Study Trips In & Around Washington, D.C.

  • Grade 2 – Museum of Industry and Patent and Trade Office
  • Grade 3 – Bureau of Printing and Engraving and Newspaper Production Facility
  • Grade 4 – Naval Museum and Naval Surface Center
  • Grade 5 – Television Studios and Botanical Garden

Classroom Environment: Students explore and learn through projects in the innovation room and from expert guest speakers and through attending study trips to many Washington, DC, area institutions and venues.

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