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Unique Jefferson IB STEAM Program

Through creative collaboration, teachers develop engaging and rigorous learning experiences for all students. Integrating the philosophies of both IB and STEAM, Jefferson is preparing students to be compassionate changemakers, ready to create a better world. Our projects inspire students to take action and solve real problems, while developing traits that help build an internationally minded community.


UTK

“Emerging Butterflies”

HOW THE WORLD WORKS

As a part of their study of change and life cycles, students bring home a “chrysalis” to transform into a butterfly. This is a family favorite project.

Kinder

“Habitat Experts”

SHARING THE PLANET

Students become environmental scientists and create a model of a habitat to help communicate the importance of our role in preserving balance in nature.

Kinder

“Cardboard Arcade”

HOW THE WORLD WORKS

While studying forces and motion, students design and create a cardboard arcade game to be shared and played at a family Kindergarten Arcade.

1st Grade

“The Cast”

WHO WE ARE

Students design and create a cast for our fictional character who fell from the playground bars and broke her wrist bone. Using the Design Thinking Process, students create a cast to help their friend.

2nd Grade

“The Timeline”

WHERE WE ARE IN

PLACE AND TIME

Second graders reflect on key moments from their lives then design a timeline highlighting special moments.

 

3rd Grade

“Invention Convention”

HOW THE WORLD WORKS

Students create an invention that solves a problem relevant to their own lives. They study forces, motions and interactions. Students showcase their work at the Invention Convention.

3rd Grade

“Switch-a-Roo Zoo”

WHO WE ARE

Take two animals, put them together and, “Bam!” You’ve got a new species. Studying DNA, genetics and animal habitats students design and build a creature for the Switch-a-Roo Zoo.

4th Grade

“Brain Dissection”

WHO WE ARE

Fourth graders dissect a sheep brain to learn more about how the brain processes information and influences perception.

5th Grade

“Exhibition”

STUDENT LED INQUIRY

Exhibition is a chance for students to show how they have grown and developed as an IB STEAM student. The year culminates with a research project about their personal interests.

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