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RBM STEM

Open House

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We are STEM!

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We currently have 4 elementary STEM schools in CCS. We have 1 of 2 STEM pipelines in NC.

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What is STEM?

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CCS STEM Pipeline

Elementary

  • Beverly Hills
  • Coltrane-Webb
  • Patriots
  • R. Brown McAllister

Middle

  • C.C. Griffin
  • J.N. Fries
  • Northwest Cabarrus

High

  • Central Cabarrus
  • Northwest Cabarrus

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Homeschools Currently Assigned to RBM for STEM:

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  • AT Allen
  • Bethel
  • Harrisburg
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Pitts School Road
  • R. Brown McAllister
  • Rocky River
  • Wolf Meadow

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CCS STEM Mission

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The mission of Cabarrus County STEM:

To develop a passion for STEM careers and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders through fostering a culture of innovation that excites, engages, and enriches all learners.

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CCS STEM Vision

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The vision of Cabarrus County STEM:

To provide students a rigorous, interdisciplinary learning environment focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which maximizes individual potential and ensures students are well-equipped to meet the challenges in the world around them.

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Science

Technology

Engineering

Math

Strategies

That

Engage

Minds

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STEM = Strategies That Engage Minds

STEM

STEM students engage in problem-based learning at least quarterly.

PBL

Integration

Inquiry

Our teachers give students questions to answer rather than facts to remember.

Engineering

We present integrated content to deepen understanding and retention.

Students use the Engineering Design Cycle to create and solve problems.

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STEM = Strategies That Engage Minds

4 Cs

We practice clear communication to work with peers and achieve learning goals.

Communication

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Students assume roles and collaborate in learning teams.

Creativity

Students are required to think deeply to solve real world problems.

Our teachers provide opportunities for “outside of the box” thinking.

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Areas

of Focus

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  1. Student Opportunities
  2. Classroom Environment
  3. School Structures
  4. School Culture
  5. Community Connection

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How do we build our STEM Culture?

Quarterly STEM Focus Weeks

Student Clubs

Student Opportunities

Problem-Based Learning