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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 wanted to learn more through inquiry and hands-on activities.  STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. These topics are integrated throughout what we learn all year long.

What is “STEM” Education?  (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

Curr rrent nt Re Researc arch  Between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 13 percent, 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 average. The national average for STEM job annual salaries is $87,570, where the national average for non-STEM occupations sits at roughly half — $45,700. (Via the Bureau of Labor Statistics)

How ow Doe oes Gat ateway ays Work ork?  Approximately 40 incoming 8 th 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.

CourseStr tructure  Graded  Self-contained  Team-taught  Differentiated  Hands-on & inquiry-based  Empowering

Gateways ways Compari rison ◼ How it’s the same ◼ How it’s different – Change classes – Provides ability to make connections between curriculum – 2 elective periods daily within all classes – All Math Levels – Opportunity to direct your own – Grades 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.)

Tools  Tool Shed  Wires, motors, and batteries  Bandsaw  Circuits  Drills  Screwdrivers  Dial Calipers  And many more!  Hot glue guns  PVC pipe  Paint  Heat guns  Soldering iron

Technology  iPads  Laptops  iMovie  Whitebox  Quizizz  CAD - SketchUp  Apple Clips  Code.org  Kahoot!  Robotics  Notability  ROBOTC  Flipgrid  Building materials  Nearpod  Coding software  Amplify  And many more!  Snap Circuits

Challenges/Labs  Building Challenges  Rube Goldberg  Foot Prosthesis  Roller Coaster Lab  Building Catapults  Green Cars  Robotics

Differentiated Science Curriculum  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

Writing in All Content Areas  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

Humani nities Int ntegrat ration  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

Field Trips  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!

A Histori rical al Appr proac ach The year will be divided into two halves where biographical studies of influential scientists will provide the framework for the core content. September – January February – June Leonardo DaVinci Marie Curie Thomas Edison/Nikola Tesla Galileo Galilei Albert Einstein Sir Isaac Newton Benjamin Franklin Bill Gates/Steve Jobs

Promine nent nt Themes  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

Leona nardo daVinci We will start the year exploring the genius of Leonardo daVinci and the art of inquiry-based learning.  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

Galileo eo We will explore the controversial Galileo and his observations of “the heavens”.  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

Sir Isaac Newt wton We will explore the physics findings of Sir Isaac Newton .  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

Benj njami min n Frank nklin We will explore the impact of Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin .  Declaration of Independence  Revolutionary War  Ben Franklin Museum  American Revolution Museum  Independence Hall  Science Fiction Lit Circles  IRP Presentations

Marie Curie We will explore the accomplishments of the ground-breaking scientist, Marie Curie.  Phase Change  Atoms  Chemical Reactions  Element Website  Chemical Heritage Foundation  12 Angry Men

Thomas s Edison/Ni Niko kola a Tesla We will explore Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla and illustrate how their persistence made them famous.  Inventions, Patents, & The Law  Electricity Unit  Snap Circuits  PLTW: The Power of Electrons  Electric Universe  Short Stories — science fiction elements  Seaperch

Albe bert Eins nstei ein We will learn about the 20th century’s most famous scientist, Albert Einstein.  To Kill a Mockingbird  Character Psychoanalysis  Constitution and Bill of Rights  Constitution Center and Liberty Bell  Constitutional Debates  Video Current Event

Bill Gates/Stev teve Jobs bs We will learn about current technology gurus, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.  PLTW: Automation and Robotics  Coding  Technology Children’s Book  Current Event — STEM Careers  Present 2 nd IRP  Future Hype  PLTW: Science of Technology  Nanotechnology  Singh Center for Nanotechnology  SS Ch. 11-19 Jigsaw  Final Project – Gateways Museum

Independent t Research Proj ojects ts  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

Independent t Research Proj ojects ts 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.

Future Cities  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

Seaperch  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