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GATEWAY GATEWAY EWAYS EWAYS Facilitated ed by: Mr. Smolenand Mrs. s. DiGiacomo 2020 2020 - 2021 2021 What at is Gatewa ways? Gateways is a STEM-based program that was created in 2007 to satisfy the desires of students that
Facilitated ed by: Mr. Smolenand Mrs.
2020 2020 - 2021 2021
Gateways is a STEM-based
program that was created in 2007 to satisfy the desires of students that wanted to learn more through inquiry and hands-on activities.
STEM stands for Science,
Technology, Engineering, and
throughout what we learn all year long.
(STEM) education is:
The creative and innovative
engagement of students
Contextual, project-and
problem-based learning
Requires the integration &
application of science, technology, engineering, & mathematics knowledge and skills
Produces solutions to
predictable and unpredictable real-world problems
Between 2017 and 2027, the number
compared to 9 percent for non-STEM jobs—with positions in computing, engineering, and advanced manufacturing leading the way. (Via Change the Equation)
Out of 100 STEM occupations, 93% of
them had wages above the national
job annual salaries is $87,570, where the national average for non-STEM
$45,700. (Via the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Approximately 40 incoming 8th grade students (20 boys/20 girls) will be
assigned.
Math and elective periods will be taught outside of the Gateways
classroom.
Remaining class periods spent in our classroom investigating topics
within the core curriculum. No separate LA, science, or social studies classes.
Differentiated to meet all learning needs with support from the Special
Education Department, English Language Development Department, and the Gifted Learners Department.
Graded Self-contained Team-taught Differentiated Hands-on &
inquiry-based
Empowering
◼ How it’s the same
– Change classes – 2 elective periods daily – All Math Levels – Grades
◼ How it’s different
– Provides ability to make connections between curriculum within all classes – Opportunity to direct your own learning – Greater use of cooperative and group learning – Greater integration of technology – Relevant field trips to connect what you have learned to the world – Student-led Conferences (Nov.)
Tool Shed Bandsaw Drills Screwdrivers And many more! PVC pipe Heat guns Soldering iron Wires, motors, and
batteries
Circuits Dial Calipers Hot glue guns
Paint
iPads iMovie Quizizz Apple Clips Kahoot! Notability Flipgrid Nearpod Amplify And many more! Snap Circuits Laptops
Whitebox CAD - SketchUp Code.org Robotics ROBOTC Building materials Coding software
Building Challenges Rube Goldberg Foot Prosthesis Roller Coaster Lab Building Catapults Green Cars Robotics
Students have the choice to work through:
Interactive Notebook (teacher-led) Online, independent learning (using CK12)
Everyone participates in:
Projects Labs Vocab Quizzes Writing pieces Apps/Technology Blog Posts
Some examples include:
daVinci Notebook Independent Research Projects Energy source essay Constitutional debates Element Website Technology Children’s Book Future City Essay Seaperch Engineering Notebook STEM Museum Exhibit
How We Got to Now The Science of Leonardo Electric Universe Sci-fi Lit Circles Short Story Unit The Giver To Kill a Mockingbird FutureHype
Franklin Institute Constitution Center Independence Hall Liberty Bell Eastern Planetarium Engineering Firm (Future City) Cheering on our Seaperch team Singh Center for Nanotechnology Chemical Heritage Foundation Open to any NEW experiences!
The year will be divided into two halves where biographical studies of influential scientists will provide the framework for the core content.
September – January Leonardo DaVinci Galileo Galilei Sir Isaac Newton Benjamin Franklin February– June Marie Curie Thomas Edison/Nikola Tesla Albert Einstein Bill Gates/Steve Jobs
Identifying societal needs met by technology and
innovation
Innovation’s effect on society Exchanging of ideas Turning “I think” into “I know because” Scientific method/engineering design process
Italian Renaissance Scientific Method Unit PLTW: Medical Detectives Energy Unit Jigsaw Ch. 1-4 of SS PLTW: Design and Modeling Sketching & Technical Drawing Computer Aided Design Siege Machines First Differentiated Novel Poetry Unit with Harlem Renaissance theme Introduce Future City/IRP
We will start the year exploring the genius of Leonardo daVinci and the art of inquiry-based learning.
Early Space Exploration PLTW: Science of Flight WhiteboxGliders Light and Sound Waves Thermal Energy Myths and Legends SS French and Indian War Tech Current Event Eastern Planetarium
We will explore the controversial Galileo and his observations of “the heavens”.
Force and Motion Simple Machines Roller Coaster Lab Rube Goldberg Devices Egg Drop Engineering Internship The Giver Future City Competition Franklin Institute -> Newton’s Loft
We will explore the physics findings of Sir Isaac Newton.
Declaration of Independence Revolutionary War Ben Franklin Museum American Revolution Museum Independence Hall Science Fiction Lit Circles IRP Presentations
We will explore the impact of Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin.
Phase Change Atoms Chemical Reactions Element Website Chemical Heritage Foundation 12 Angry Men
We will explore the accomplishments of the ground-breaking scientist, Marie Curie.
Inventions, Patents, & The Law Electricity Unit Snap Circuits PLTW: The Power of Electrons Electric Universe Short Stories—science fiction elements Seaperch
We will explore Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla and illustrate how their persistence made them famous.
To Kill a Mockingbird Character Psychoanalysis Constitution and Bill of Rights Constitution Center and Liberty Bell Constitutional Debates Video Current Event
We will learn about the 20th century’s most famous scientist, Albert Einstein.
PLTW: Automation and Robotics Coding Technology Children’s Book Current Event—STEM Careers Present 2nd IRP Future Hype PLTW: Science of Technology Nanotechnology Singh Center for Nanotechnology SS Ch. 11-19 Jigsaw Final Project – Gateways Museum
We will learn about current technology gurus, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
Semester-long project Research ANY TOPIC that interests you Must make an argument Research paper using sources to back up your argument Present your findings to your classmates including interactive
learning experiences
Create a research poster
to share your results with the RMS community
Examples of topics:
Amazon is destroying small businesses. Standardized testing has more negative effects than positive effects. Self-driving cars need much more work before becoming available for purchase. GMOs have many positive effects. Germany needs to lead the EU along with Western Asia and North Africa. The moon landings were not fake. Asian culture has a positive effect on the success of Asian children. Swimmers are more physically fit than runners. Net neutrality is important for equal Internet access. Parents with Munchausen’s by proxy negatively affect their children. While the Stanford Prison Study was conducted in an unscientific manner,
there is still valid information to learn from the research.
National competition Planning a city from scratch Civil engineer mentor Multiple components— Essay Model Sim Presentation Project plan Interview for job Prepare a resume Practice interview questions Participate in an interview with a member of RTSD administration
Underwater robotics competition Fashioned out of PVC pipe Naval engineer mentor Multiple components Presentation Engineering notebook Design of the perch Pool competition Compete at Regionals at Temple University Potential to compete at Nationals
In the last couple of years:
REF Grant (2017) to attend Seaperch
Nationals
REF Grant (2018) to bring Whitebox
Learning to the Classroom
RTSD Curriculum Office (2017-2020)
to allow Gateways teachers to attend new PLTW trainings
EVERYONE Seek some independence and choice in
learning
Strong interest in technology and
science inquiry
Enjoy working & learning in groups Like to explore & “dig deeper” Enjoy getting out of the classroom to
explore real-world applications to the curriculum
Thrive in an environment where much of
the learning is “hands-on”
Yes! Well-prepared for the most
demanding high school course work and a successful transition to 9th grade
Data has been collected
tracking former students’ performance at RHS
Has shown that they have
performed as well, if not better than their non-Gateways peers
Project planning Personalized challenge in the
form of differentiation
Group work Writing in all content areas Engineering software Tool safety Research projects Applications to the real-world Making personal learning choices Video/movie editing Website creation Wiring motors and circuitry
Once your student accepts a spot in Gateways, they will be
scheduled in this class for the rest of the year
This course takes the place of 3 core classes, and as a result, will
take a similar amount of homework time
This course includes many forms of group work, and students
must be open to working toward a goal with anyone
There are many opportunities throughout the year for
differentiation, and all of our projects allow students to push themselves to meet individualized goals
Gateways teachers make the same 9th grade recommendations
as all other teachers, which allows students to have the
seminar classes
Discuss Gateways with your child and
decide on acceptance of your child’s spot
Intention letter should be submitted to
the Guidance Office.