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WHAT IS STEM LAB?
ABOUT THE CLASS
STEM Lab is one of the Special Classes that students attend once a week for thirty-five minutes at Cahaba Elementary School. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. In Trussville City Schools STEM Labs, we focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics concepts and skills that pertain to digital literacy and computer science.
CONCEPTS & SKILLS
Your child will learn a great deal in STEM Lab. We have five major goals for Kindergarten through 5th Grade students to become:
Computational Thinkers
Computational thinkers understand the integral part computer technologies play in our world, the way that computers use systematic problem solving processes, and begin learning computer programming languages. Concepts and skills students will learn and develop to become computational thinkers are:
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Digital Citizens
Digital citizens understand safety and security, responsible use of technology, and the influence of technology on its users. Concepts and skills students will learn and develop to become digital citizens are:
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Global Collaborators
Global Collaborators develop research skills to create artifacts and use digital tools to communicate or exchange information. Concepts and skills students will learn and develop to become global collaborators are:
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Computer Analysts
Computer Analysts understand and use various devices to solve a problem and accomplish a task in the most effective way. Concepts and skills students will learn and develop to become computing analysts are:
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Innovative Designers
Innovative Designers develop new solutions, products, and processes using the design thinking process and are familiar with the advantages and limitations of technology. Concepts and skills students will learn and develop to become innovative designers are:
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ALABAMA DLCS STANDARDS
Click on the icon below to see the Alabama Digital Learning and Computer Science Standards.