STEM in Career & Technical Education

Science, Technology Engineering and Math standards are integrated into many CTE classes where students are preparing for their futures! Classes that integrate the STEM standards include Materials Science Technology, Engineering Technology, Principles Of Technology, Drafting and CAD, Construction Technology, Food Science, Agriculture Science, Horticulture Science and Health Science Occupations.

Within these courses students learn STEM concepts through hands-on applications of the standards and participate in exciting projects. For example, students in Agriculture classes learn about water quality while raising fish in partnership with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Students in Materials Science learn about the chemical properties of glass while they make their own glass.

Recently, students in Marci Howard's Health Science class participated in the Health Career Fair at CBC's Health Science campus in Richland. The students had an opportunity to learn about the many career opportunities within the health care industry, speak with physicans, nurses, technicians and other health care professionals and participate in hands-on activities.

Students are challenged to think creatively and solve problems using the scientific process in hands-on learning environments.