AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO LEARNING
An exciting new program is now available at Luther Burbank Middle School.
The S.T.E.A.M. for the Future class has continued its success. This class is taught by a few of Luther’s best teachers, Mrs. Jessica Schackne, Ms. Stefanie Enokian, and Mrs. Alanna Grimaldi. Both Ms. Schackne and Ms. Grimaldi have been instrumental in creating and implementing the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum for the District and they are incorporating these concepts into the learning environment for the class. Ms. Enokian, who is the Burbank Unified School District Engagement Structures Coach and National Kagan Trainer, also brings her strategies and wide spread knowledge to the classes.
The S.T.E.A.M. class utilizes the technology for exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with topics that include designing and engineering in 3D space, all while deepening their learning of physical science, life science, and earth science. They have created engagement opportunities through hands-on, student-centered experiences. The Luther Middle School community is extremely proud of our computer lab.
Catapult Project
For the medieval catapult, stored tension equals the power of projectile motion – which now equals awesome learning power! This demonstrates:
• Force and motion.
• Vectors.
• Trajectory.
• Potential and kinetic energy.
• Simple machines.
• Medieval history.
Plus, students can develop math, physics, and problem-solving skills by experimenting with the catapult to reach different distances with varying weights of ammunition (pieces of clay). Going back to the Dark Ages has never been so enlightening!
Prepare for the future
with a class that incorporates all the elements of S.T.E.A.M: (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). You will work in Luther’s amazing
Computer Lab
on computers, and get to design an artist inspired projects while using an
Integrated Curriculum
to build exciting contruction and experimental projects, and
bring home
your own art and engineering/construction projects, and a S.T.E.A.M. t-shirt.
Classes are planned for several sessions throughout the school year as well as a summer session. The class can be retaken, projects will be different.