Standards in the STEM SmartLabIn the SmartLab teams of students will be completing authentic projects based on science explorations, computer graphics and simulation, and mechanical engineering and robotics.
All projects and explorations engaged by teams of students are connected to WCSD 21st Century Competencies, Nevada Computer Technology Standards, and Nevada Academics Content Standards. |
Nevada Academic Content Standards are also addressed within the SmartLab curriculum. The curriculum in the SmartLab supports the following areas of the Nevada Academic Content Standards with relation to the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading:
- Key Ideas and Details
- Craft and Structure
- Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
- Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
WCSD 21st Century Competencies and Nevada Computer Technology Standards
Learning and Innovation Skills
Teams of students will acquire skills of working collaboratively with others, brainstorming new ideas, and thinking critically about how to solve problems.
Technology Skills
Teams of students will effectively and responsibly use digital tools such as computers, digital cameras, the Internet, etc. to create new products and information.
Life and Career Skills
Teams will develop skills which are vital in every day life as well as in career fields.
Teams of students will develop listening and communication skills as they work together to complete their authentic projects. Students will work together to solve problems and work respectfully to accomplish a common goal.
Creativity
Teams of students will work together to brainstorm or create new ideas and products.
Research
Teams of students will use multiple sources and tools to present information and ideas.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Teams of students will identify problems as they work on their projects and work together to effectively solve these problems.
Digital Citizenship
Teams of students will use technology in a safe and ethical way. Teams will show a positive attitude towards learning and technology.
Learning and Innovation Skills
Teams of students will acquire skills of working collaboratively with others, brainstorming new ideas, and thinking critically about how to solve problems.
Technology Skills
Teams of students will effectively and responsibly use digital tools such as computers, digital cameras, the Internet, etc. to create new products and information.
Life and Career Skills
Teams will develop skills which are vital in every day life as well as in career fields.
- Being flexible and adapting to change.
- Setting goals.
- Using time effectively.
- Producing results.
- Guiding/Leading others.
- Being responsible to others.
Teams of students will develop listening and communication skills as they work together to complete their authentic projects. Students will work together to solve problems and work respectfully to accomplish a common goal.
Creativity
Teams of students will work together to brainstorm or create new ideas and products.
Research
Teams of students will use multiple sources and tools to present information and ideas.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Teams of students will identify problems as they work on their projects and work together to effectively solve these problems.
Digital Citizenship
Teams of students will use technology in a safe and ethical way. Teams will show a positive attitude towards learning and technology.