Nov. 8 is National STEM Day, but at Energy Institute High School, every day is about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The STEM-focused magnet follows an interdisciplinary instruction model that blends science, math, and language arts into project-based learning. This year, students are learning about ancient architecture and civilizations in English and history and using that as inspiration to create their own modern “world wonders” that exemplify Houston culture.
“My group, we’re creating a baseball,” said student Madison Dedman. “In our baseball, we have eateries that kind of reflect Houston. Then, in our physics class, we’re actually creating circuits. So, on the outside of our wonder, there will be lights kind of like Paris, France, or the Eiffel Tower.”
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