Curriculum Framework
Enduring Understandings
Communication Learners should understand that using various communication methods tailored to different audiences fosters effective and meaningful sharing of STEM knowledge and discoveries.
Awareness Learners should understand that STEM practices are used by professionals across today’s workforce and will be highly sought after in jobs of the future.
Natural Systems Learners should understand that natural systems are interconnected, dynamic, and self-regulating, maintaining balance through complex interactions between components. Computational Thinking Learners should understand that abstraction, decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking can be used to understand and solve real-world problems. Ethics Learners should understand that solutions to real-world problems should consider short- and long-term trade-offs, sustainability, and stakeholder impact. Research Design Learners should understand that professionals apply scientific inquiry and methods to analyze natural systems, make and test predictions about them, and use data and observations to address challenges. Tools of Knowledge Construction Learners should understand that using technology and tools effectively can improve how they gain new knowledge, connect it to what they already know, and think critically and creatively. Digital Citizenship Learners should understand that digital literacy allows for benefits of the interconnected world; however, it comes with responsibilities and opportunities that should be leveraged in a safe, legal, and ethical way. Design Process Learners should understand that iterative steps guide the creation of effective and innovative strategies to evaluate and refine ideas, improve existing designs, and solve real-world problems. Collaboration Learners should understand that effective collaboration leverages the strengths of diverse groups, fosters mutual respect, and creates optimized outcomes that reflect shared goals. AI Literacy Learners should understand that AI systems are embedded into our everyday lives, making it essential to understand associated ethics, benefits, and potential risks.
Exploration Learners should understand how experiences that connect existing and emerging career pathways with technological advancements build their understanding of the future world of work and career opportunities.
Partnership Learners should understand that professionals in multiple industries leverage their diverse expertise to network, share information, and work together to achieve common goals.
Systems Thinking Learners should understand that whole systems are made up of interconnected and interdependent parts that influence each other.
Persistence Learners should understand that with a growth mindset, failures offer valuable lessons and help deepen understanding that can be used to solve real-world problems.
Affinity Learners should understand that people have strengths and interests that can be enhanced through education, especially when the learning experiences closely resemble the work done by professionals.
Data Literacy Learners should understand that data collection and interpretation allow for the extraction of meaningful insights and data-driven decision making.
Mathematical Concepts Learners should understand that mathematical reasoning, modeling, and analysis reveal patterns and relationships that can help people improve processes in complex systems. Lifelong Learning Learners should understand that embracing a mindset of lifelong learning empowers us to adapt to change, stay relevant, and make meaningful contributions throughout our lives.
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