ABT Melvindale
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM), 1 credit, (New) ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION: Grade 8, High School

An activity oriented program for selected students designed to challenge and engage students in project based learning centered around a rigorous academic curriculum. Eighth grade students will be introduced to the design process in the Design and Modeling course. Using design briefs, students create models and documentation to solve problems. Selected high school students will use sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software to improve existing products, invent new ones, and communicate the details of the product to others in the Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) course. In the Principles Of Engineering (POE) course high school students will participate in activities, projects, and problems to explore the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology and examine various technology systems and manufacturing processes.

  Technology

We recognize that, to be competitive, our students must have essential skills in computers and technology. Therefore, technology is an integral part of our learning experience at both the middle- and high-school levels. Our state-of-the art computer lab, laptop carts and media room are available for classroom instruction, before, during and after school. In addition, every classroom has multiple computers and an inter-active board. Additionally, several classrooms are equipped with cutting edge SMART Boards making technology available to students at all times.

Our technology-based learning opportunities include keyboarding with an introduction to computers, as well as instruction in computer applications and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. The classes focus on real-world applications including composing persuasive letters, cover letters, resume building, online research and creating PowerPoint presentations.

Also, ABT is willing to conduct introductory computer training, free of charge, to interested parents.