STEM in Industry

Content

This course is an integrated unit of work that connects Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through working with a selected industry partner to solve a real industry problem or analyse a real industrial process.  

The topic is selected by the teacher through negotiation with students and stakeholders before, or at the beginning, of the semester.

Topics may include:

• Engineering (structures)
• Prototyping and Manufacturing
• Automation
• Applied Mathematical Principles
• Sustainability (energy sources/renewable energy) 
• Innovation - including prototyping and testing
• Physics (concepts in practice)
• Data Collection and Analysis 
• Future Technologies 

Assessment

Students undertake a range of both formative and summative assessment tasks, including group work generating a folio of evidence. Students are required to complete a group presentation that focuses on the learning completed throughout the semester and a solution to the problem-solving activity involving a local business or industry. 

Additional Information

There may be a requirement for excursions, which will incur a small expense. Depending on the negotiated topic selected, students may be required to purchase their own supplies for their project if not supplied by the school.