USA STEM Academy, 5319 University Drive, # 185, Irvine, California USA

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1 USA STEM Academy The internationally-recognized USA STEM Academy is an innovative education experience that brings innovative science curriculum into classrooms around the world, preparing students for success in college and the global workforce. USA STEM Academy is a hands-on, learn-by-doing, cultural, educational, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics STEM/STEAM Academy for elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, from around the world. It incorporates curriculum from the top 10 universities in the USA, including Harvard, MIT, Carnegie Mellon and UC Berkeley. USA STEM Academy Objectives The USA STEM Academy focuses on Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Hands-on Activities in Engineering, Electronics, 3D Printing, Coding, Circuits, Sensors, Math, Robotics, as well as in the Core Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science). 1 and 2-Week Programs USA Certified Elite Teachers Innovative Curriculum Prepared by Expert USA Professors from elite universities. Learn Science and Practice English through: o Project-Based Learning (PBL) in STEM/STEAM o NEW STEM Vocabulary o Creativity & Critical Thinking Techniques o Problem-solving USA STEM Academy, 5319 University Drive, # 185, Irvine, California USA 1

2 Camp Overview USA STEM Academy Camp Program Outline Overview and Schedule PRIMARY/ELMENTARY (Identify Problems/Explore Science): Exploring STEM/STEAM concepts such as measurements, acids/bases, solubility, and more. A high-energy day. Introduction to technology in a fun and interactive way. MIDDLE SCHOOL (Problem Solving/Design Cycle): Research a topic, make a plan, engineer a device or create a machine; 3D printing lessons, and introduction to Biological Engineering. HIGH SCHOOL (independent Problem Solving): Topics include space exploration, digital story telling, science discovery. Solve a challenge using the design cycle, engineer a device or create a presentation, 3D printing applications and applied Robotics. GRADE LEVEL 9:00 a.m. 11:55 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Kinder-2 nd Grade STEAMeD Lunch/Rest Technology 3 rd -5 th Grade Technology Lunch/USA Games STEAMeD 6 th -8 th Grade MACHINES Lunch/USA Games Technology 9 th -12 th Grade STEM-X: Space Lunch/USA Games Technology/Build 9 th -12 th Grade Technology/Build Lunch/USA Games STEM-X: Robotics 2

3 GRADE LEVEL: Kindergarten - 2 nd (Ages 5 to 7 years, by September 1st) STEM SKILL: Becoming an Experimental Scientist (Part 1) STEAMeD: The Science of Cooking (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics) I. Measurements Making Lemonade I Energy, temperature, and heat Creating Crystals Heat transfers Solar Cooking and S mores Diffusion and Osmosis Cabbage and Gummy Worms V. Acids, Bases, and ph Tasting the Difference VI. V Solids, Liquids and Gases Making Butter Solubility Candy Science Technology Components: Simple coding, Lego Robotics, basic computer skills, laboratory equipment usage. All Materials and Lego Robotics Equipment. 3

4 GRADE LEVEL: 3rd 5 th (Ages 8 to 10 years) STEM SKILL: Becoming an Experimental Scientist (Part 2) STEAMeD: The Science of Slime (Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Mathematics) I. Fluids and Cells Sublime Slime I Non-Newtonian Liquids Creating GAK Chemical and Physical Changes Slime Geology Magnetism Magnetic Slime V. Phase Changes Designing a Lava Lamp VI. Polymers Creating Plastic Toys Technology Components: Simple/Intermediate coding, basic computer skills, Lego Robotics, laboratory equipment usage. All Materials and Lego Robotics Equipment. 4

5 GRADE LEVEL: 6 th 8 th (Ages 11 to 13 years) STEM SKILL: Scientific Problem Solving MACHINES: Exploring Materials Science and Engineering (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics) I. Work, Power and Force Rube Goldberg & Cartoon Drawing I Simple Machines Rube Goldberg & 3-Step Machines Energy Transfers & Compound Machines Design and Build a 15-Step Machine Biological Machines Levers and the Human Body/DNA Origami V. Buoyancy and Archimedes Principle PBL: Team Canoe Building Challenge: Will it float? Technology Components: Intermediate/Advanced coding, Advanced computer skills/drawing/software usage, 3-D Printing, laboratory equipment manipulation. All Materials and 3-D Printing Equipment (students should bring laptops) 5

6 GRADE LEVEL: 9 th 12 th (Ages 14 to18 years) STEM SKILL: Design and Biotechnology STEM-X: Space Travel (Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics) I. Galaxy Clusters Comparing and Contrasting Galaxies I Optics (Light and Color) Particle Models of Light Weather and Satellites Building Solar Sails for Space Space Simulations NASA Nanoset Launcher/Princeton Plasma Experiment V. Biotechnology and Space Exploration PBL: Design and Build your own Space Craft Technology Components: Intermediate/Advanced coding, Advanced computer skills/drawing/software usage, 3-D Printing, laboratory equipment manipulation. All Materials and 3-D Printing Equipment (students should bring laptops) 6

7 GRADE LEVEL: 9 th 12 th (Ages 14 to 18 years; requires coding experience) STEM SKILL: Critical Thinking and Nanotechnology STEM-X: Robotics and Nanotechnology (Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics) I. Robotics and Future Nanorobotics Intermediate Programming I Programming, Sensors and Configurations Touch, sonar, gyro, and color sensors LEGO Mindstorm EV3 Robot/Other Model Robot Building and Programming LEGO Mindstorm EV3 Robot/Other Model Robot Building and Trouble shooting V. Robot Team Challenge PBL: Design Challenge Technology Components: Intermediate/Advanced coding, Advanced computer skills/programming/software usage, Robotics equipment and tools. All Materials and Robotics Equipment (students should bring laptops) This material may not be copied or reproduced in any manner or form without the express written permission of the USA STEM Academy. 7