1. Developing a STEM-Enriched Middle School Career Pathway Charles Gagel Eastern Kentucky University

2. http://www.technology.eku.edu/stem.pdf

3. Why? 1. 1.To prepare students for greater college and career readiness through early engagement in a STEM-enriched curriculum. 2.To provide a locally/regionally defined and structured curriculum for Engineering/ Technology Education. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

4. Career Pathway / Program of Study STEM Curriculum Maps Enrichment Activities Integrated STEM Lessons ETE Curriculum Guides / Lessons

5. Education Eastern Kentucky University B. Michael Caudill Middle School Madison Central High School Madison County Area Technology Center Economic Development Madison County Business Education Partnership Richmond Chamber of Commerce Madison County Industrial Managers Club EKU Career Services Business Bechtel Parsons Lectrodryer Okonite Sherwin Williams

6. Applied Engineering Technology Education Career Pathway

7.     STEM Integrated Program of Study     Middle SchoolHigh SchoolPost Secondary 678910111213141516 Unique to this project. 1 st Year Etc... into post secondary 2 nd Year3 rd Year4 th Year5 th Year6 th Year

8. http://www.technology.eku.edu/stem.pdf Engineering / Technology Education Math Science

12. = Sticking Point: A commonly known point within a given course of study where students regularly experience difficulty with the subject matter. = Curricular Crosslink: An occurrence in close time proximity where two or more sticking points share a common theme between disciplines. Grade 7 (ETE: Engineering Systems and Manufacturing) Month  12345 Week  1234567891011121314151617181920 Discipline  ETE Science Math

13. Science Sticking Points Unit Challenges/Projects Math Sticking Points Unit Challenges/Projects Engineering Technology Education Sticking Points Unit Challenges/Projects Enrichment Activities focus on discipline-specific sticking points and draw supporting (enrichment) content from the other STEM disciplines.

14. STEMScienceMath Engineering Technology Education Integrated STEM Lessons focus on the curricular crosslink’s between sticking points that support a full integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics into a truly unified whole; that is, STEM, not S+T+E+M.

15. 7 th Grade: Engineering Systems and Manufacturing (18 weeks) Introduction / Basics Review................ (1 week) Engineering Design Process................ (2 weeks) Systems / Manufacturing.................(3.5 weeks) Gears/Mechanisms/Hydraulics/ Pneumatics/Electronics................. (4 weeks) Automation / Robotics.................... (5 weeks) Product Testing / Quality Control.......... (2.5 weeks)

16. 8 th Grade: Advanced Problems in Engineering Design (18 weeks) Review................................. (4 weeks) Design Process  Gears / Mechanisms Tools / Safety / Equipment  Hydraulics / Pneumatics Measuring / Scale  Electronics Sketching / Drawing Engineering Design Challenge #1 (Individual)... (3 weeks) Engineering Design Challenge #2 (Pairs)....... (4 weeks) Engineering Design Challenge #3 (Teams)...... (6 weeks) Course Wrap-Up........................... (1 week)

17. Education Level Grade English / Language Arts MathScienceSocial Studies / Sciences Engineering Technology Education Other Required Courses Other Electives Recommended Electives Learner Activities SAMPLE Occupations Relating To This Career Pathway Middle School 7 7 th Grade English/Language Arts 7 th Grade Mathematics 7 th Grade Science 7 th Grade Social Studies / Sciences Engineering Systems and Manufacturing 2010-11 All plans of study should meet local and state middle school and/or high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements. Certain local student organization activities are also important including public speaking, record keeping and work-based experiences. Information Technology Applications: Students will use technology tools to manage personal schedules and contact information, create memos and notes, prepare simple reports and other business communications, manage computer operations and file storage, and use electronic mail, Internet applications and GIS to communicate, search for and access information. Student will develop skills related to word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications.  CAD Technician  Survey Technician  Manufacturing Engineer  Engineering Technology Teacher  Quality Control Specialist  Engineering Technologist  Industrial Technologist  Inspector  Manufacturing Technician  Production Manager  Safety Engineer  Automated Systems Technician  Production Expediter 8 8 th Grade English/Language Arts 8 th Grade Mathematics 8 th Grade Science 8 th Grade Social Studies / Sciences Advanced Problems in Engineering Design 2011-12 High School 9 English / Language Arts I Algebra I Earth / Life / Physical Science State History Civics Technology Concepts, Design & Application 10 English / Language Arts II Algebra IIBiologyU.S. History Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 11 English / Language Arts III GeometryChemistry World History World Geography Basic Machining 12 English / Language Arts IV TrigonometryPhysics Economics Entrepreneurship CNC Machining Post Secondary 13 English Composition / English Literature Algebra / Trigonometry Chemistry / Physics American Government / Psychology Complete STEM related major. (2-year degree program) All plans of study need to meet learners’ career goals with regard to required degrees, licenses, certifications or journey worker status. Certain local student organization activities may also be important to include. 14 Speech / Oral Communication / Professional-Technical Writing Statistics Biological Science / Physical Science American History Geography 15 Continue courses in the area of specialization. Complete STEM related major. (4-year degree program) 16 Continue courses in the area of specialization.

18. Middle School Level

19. Education Level Grade English / Language Arts MathScienceSocial Studies / Sciences Engineering Technology Education Other Required Courses Other Electives Recommended Electives Learner Activities SAMPLE Occupations Relating To This Career Pathway Middle School 7 7 th Grade English/Language Arts 7 th Grade Mathematics 7 th Grade Science 7 th Grade Social Studies / Sciences Engineering Systems and Manufacturing 2010-11 All plans of study should meet local and state middle school and/or high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements. Certain local student organization activities are also important including public speaking, record keeping and work-based experiences. Information Technology Applications: Students will use technology tools to manage personal schedules and contact information, create memos and notes, prepare simple reports and other business communications, manage computer operations and file storage, and use electronic mail, Internet applications and GIS to communicate, search for and access information. Student will develop skills related to word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications.  CAD Technician  Survey Technician  Manufacturing Engineer  Engineering Technology Teacher  Quality Control Specialist  Engineering Technologist  Industrial Technologist  Inspector  Manufacturing Technician  Production Manager  Safety Engineer  Automated Systems Technician  Production Expediter 8 8 th Grade English/Language Arts 8 th Grade Mathematics 8 th Grade Science 8 th Grade Social Studies / Sciences Advanced Problems in Engineering Design 2011-12 High School 9 English / Language Arts I Algebra I Earth / Life / Physical Science State History Civics Technology Concepts, Design & Application 10 English / Language Arts II Algebra IIBiologyU.S. History Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 11 English / Language Arts III GeometryChemistry World History World Geography Basic Machining 12 English / Language Arts IV TrigonometryPhysics Economics Entrepreneurship CNC Machining Post Secondary 13 English Composition / English Literature Algebra / Trigonometry Chemistry / Physics American Government / Psychology Complete STEM related major. (2-year degree program) All plans of study need to meet learners’ career goals with regard to required degrees, licenses, certifications or journey worker status. Certain local student organization activities may also be important to include. 14 Speech / Oral Communication / Professional-Technical Writing Statistics Biological Science / Physical Science American History Geography 15 Continue courses in the area of specialization. Complete STEM related major. (4-year degree program) 16 Continue courses in the area of specialization.

20. High School Level

21. Education Level Grade English / Language Arts MathScienceSocial Studies / Sciences Engineering Technology Education Other Required Courses Other Electives Recommended Electives Learner Activities SAMPLE Occupations Relating To This Career Pathway Middle School 7 7 th Grade English/Language Arts 7 th Grade Mathematics 7 th Grade Science 7 th Grade Social Studies / Sciences Engineering Systems and Manufacturing 2010-11 All plans of study should meet local and state middle school and/or high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements. Certain local student organization activities are also important including public speaking, record keeping and work-based experiences. Information Technology Applications: Students will use technology tools to manage personal schedules and contact information, create memos and notes, prepare simple reports and other business communications, manage computer operations and file storage, and use electronic mail, Internet applications and GIS to communicate, search for and access information. Student will develop skills related to word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications.  CAD Technician  Survey Technician  Manufacturing Engineer  Engineering Technology Teacher  Quality Control Specialist  Engineering Technologist  Industrial Technologist  Inspector  Manufacturing Technician  Production Manager  Safety Engineer  Automated Systems Technician  Production Expediter 8 8 th Grade English/Language Arts 8 th Grade Mathematics 8 th Grade Science 8 th Grade Social Studies / Sciences Advanced Problems in Engineering Design 2011-12 High School 9 English / Language Arts I Algebra I Earth / Life / Physical Science State History Civics Technology Concepts, Design & Application 10 English / Language Arts II Algebra IIBiologyU.S. History Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 11 English / Language Arts III GeometryChemistry World History World Geography Basic Machining 12 English / Language Arts IV TrigonometryPhysics Economics Entrepreneurship CNC Machining Post Secondary 13 English Composition / English Literature Algebra / Trigonometry Chemistry / Physics American Government / Psychology Complete STEM related major. (2-year degree program) All plans of study need to meet learners’ career goals with regard to required degrees, licenses, certifications or journey worker status. Certain local student organization activities may also be important to include. 14 Speech / Oral Communication / Professional-Technical Writing Statistics Biological Science / Physical Science American History Geography 15 Continue courses in the area of specialization. Complete STEM related major. (4-year degree program) 16 Continue courses in the area of specialization.

22. Post Secondary Level

24. Education Level Grade English / Language Arts MathScienceSocial Studies / Sciences Engineering Technology Education Other Required Courses Other Electives Recommended Electives Learner Activities SAMPLE Occupations Relating To This Career Pathway Middle School 7 7 th Grade English/Language Arts 7 th Grade Mathematics 7 th Grade Science 7 th Grade Social Studies / Sciences Engineering Systems and Manufacturing 2010-11 All plans of study should meet local and state middle school and/or high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements. Certain local student organization activities are also important including public speaking, record keeping and work-based experiences. Information Technology Applications: Students will use technology tools to manage personal schedules and contact information, create memos and notes, prepare simple reports and other business communications, manage computer operations and file storage, and use electronic mail, Internet applications and GIS to communicate, search for and access information. Student will develop skills related to word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications.  CAD Technician  Survey Technician  Manufacturing Engineer  Engineering Technology Teacher  Quality Control Specialist  Engineering Technologist  Industrial Technologist  Inspector  Manufacturing Technician  Production Manager  Safety Engineer  Automated Systems Technician  Production Expediter 8 8 th Grade English/Language Arts 8 th Grade Mathematics 8 th Grade Science 8 th Grade Social Studies / Sciences Advanced Problems in Engineering Design 2011-12 High School 9 English / Language Arts I Algebra I Earth / Life / Physical Science State History Civics Technology Concepts, Design & Application 10 English / Language Arts II Algebra IIBiologyU.S. History Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 11 English / Language Arts III GeometryChemistry World History World Geography Basic Machining 12 English / Language Arts IV TrigonometryPhysics Economics Entrepreneurship CNC Machining Post Secondary 13 English Composition / English Literature Algebra / Trigonometry Chemistry / Physics American Government / Psychology Complete STEM related major. (2-year degree program) All plans of study need to meet learners’ career goals with regard to required degrees, licenses, certifications or journey worker status. Certain local student organization activities may also be important to include. 14 Speech / Oral Communication / Professional-Technical Writing Statistics Biological Science / Physical Science American History Geography 15 Continue courses in the area of specialization. Complete STEM related major. (4-year degree program) 16 Continue courses in the area of specialization.

25. Charles Gagel – Project Manager Coordinator | Career and Technical Education charles.gagel@eku.edu Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Avenue | Whalin Complex 307 Richmond, KY 40475 Voice: (859) 622-7364 Fax: (859) 622-2357 Ashlie Griggs – Mathematics ashlie.griggs@madison.kyschools.us Whitny Land – Mathematics whitny.land@madison.kyschools.us Laverne Lindquist – Science laverne.lindquist@madison.kyschools.us Steve Marionneaux – Engineering/Technology Education steve.marionneaux@madison.kyschools.us Rebecca Shepherd – Science rebecca.shepherd@madison.kyschools.us Megan Warren– Science megan.warren@madison.kyschools.us B. Michael Caudill Middle School 1428 Robert R. Martin By-Pass Richmond, KY 40475 Voice: (859) 625-6172 Fax: (859) 623-2652