STEM students are in Pensacola, FL as participants in the Ambition program offered by the National Flight Academy. Students are engaged in a 3-day cruise aboard the world's largest simulated aircraft carrier!

STEM students traveled to Pensacola, FL to participate in the Ambition program offered by the National Flight Academy. Students participated in a 3-day cruise aboard the world's largest simulated aircraft carrier!

STEM students engage in hands-on learning while participating in the PLTW Medical Detectives unit!

STEM students learn about Sgt. O'Hara's career as a Troy PD Detective/Crime Scene Investigator!

STEM students were given the opportunity to learn the value of teamwork in their very first design challenge...Tower Power!

STEM students continue to learn the value of teamwork as they experience the engineering design process.

STEM students begin to learn about Aerospace Engineering. Following the Engineering Design Process, students design, create, and launch a satellite to orbit the moon.

STEM students learn the role and importance of a Quality Assurance Team (QAT) as they work together on design challenges. The QAT identifies strengths and weaknesses of another team's design. Suggestions for improvement are taken into consideration.

STEM students design and launch a "fuel" powered rocket. Launch time and flight time was assessed and data analyzed. Discussions included conversation of Newton's 3rd Law of Motion.

STEM students participate in Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) Lessons.

STEM students had the opportunity to hear Brendalyn Harper, PCHS alumni, speak regarding future choices toward STEM related fields. She attended Alabama A&M University.

STEM students assembled and launched Estes Alpha III model rockets. They had a BLAST!

STEM students created a Lunar Buggy following specific criteria and constraints. A lander was also designed to aid a safe landing on the surface of Mars. Once the buggy landed, it was required to travel down a predetermined slope and travel at least 100 cm on the surface.

STEM students have become used to a variety of STEM challenges being assigned in class. The key word for building the mind is opportunity. These kids have been immersed in challenges that require them to use the steps of the engineering design process to search for solutions. These challenges are holiday themed!

STEM students participated in the 4H National Youth Science Day, Motion Commotion. Students explored the science of motion through the relationship of speed and stopping distance. They also investigated reaction time and safety, making connections to the dangers of distracted driving.

STEM students have focused a large portion of their time on refining their teamwork and leadership skills this year.

STEM students enjoyed a trip to the McWane Science Center in Birmingham!

Awards Day at the TPCT: Way to go, STEM students!

STEM students designed and tested specific technologies to help reduce the effects of runoff in an urban setting.

In honor of Dr. Seuss's 112th birthday, STEM students read Scrambled Eggs Super and identified a bird in need! The Long Legger Kwong needed their help because her legs were so long that when she laid eggs from 20 feet in the air, they cracked every time! STEM students designed and created a soft lander to help her eggs travel safely to the ground!

STEM students had a BLAST at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center!

STEM students use K'NEX Education to investigate structural engineering. Fifth and sixth grade students conducted bridge investigations focusing on the history, function, structural design, geometry, and strength of bridges. Seventh and eighth grade students had the opportunity to investigate characteristics and physics of amusement park rides. These STEM lessons are phenomenal! Highly engaging!!!