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WELCOME!Our new STEM Lab is an amazing space.There is a designated area for smartboard lessons/laptop research and another expansive section for creating/exploringThe following is information about our program.* The best means of contacting me is by email: dimartini@nvnet.org *
I will do my best to get back to you within 24 hours.The STEM program runs in a 10 week cycle.Grades 5 through 8 will each have the opportunity to take part in STEM during the school year.STEM Units are based on the engineering process:- Define the Problem
- Research
- Brainstorm
- Choose the Best Solution
- Build a Model/Prototype
- Test the Solution
- Communicate Your Solution
- Redesign as Needed
Grades will be assigned on each unit completed by using the following rubric:5
4
3
2
1
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Task Completion
100% completed
85-95% completed
75-85% completed
65-75% completed
Less than 65% completed
Less than 35% completed
Perseverance
Always tried hard even when tasks are difficult
Mostly tried hard
Often attempted tasks
Sometimes attempted tasks
Rarely attempted tasks
Never attempted difficult tasks
Teamwork
Always worked well with teammates
Mostly worked well with teammates
Often worked well with teammates
Sometimes worked well with teammates
Rarely worked well with teammates
Never worked well with teammates