Project Lead the Way (STEM) Program
At Adams Elementary, every student from TK to 6th grade has the unique opportunity to explore our state-of-the-art STEM lab, guided by our dedicated STEM specialist. This program encourages students to embrace a design-thinking mindset through engaging activities, projects, and real-world problems. As they delve into hands-on experiences in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, students develop into creative, collaborative problem solvers, ready to tackle future challenges.
STEM Curriculum Overview
Throughout the school year, students will complete various modules, each tailored to their grade level and designed to build on previous knowledge and skills. Here’s a breakdown of the modules by grade:
Grade | Module 1 (Trimester 1) | Module 2 (Trimester 2) | Module 3 (Trimester 3) |
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TK | Living/Non-Living Systems | Floating and Sinking | Spatial Sense and Coding |
K | Pushes and Pulls | Human Body | Exploring Design |
1st | Designs Inspired by Nature | Light and Sound | Animal Adaptations |
2nd | Properties of Matter | The Changing Earth | Form and Function |
3rd | Forces and Interactions (VEX Go Kits) | Life Cycles | Science of Flight |
4th | Energy Exploration (VEX Go Kits) | Organisms Structure and Function | Waves and Properties of Light |
5th | Matter: Properties and Reactions | Flow of Matter and Energy | Earth’s Water and Interconnected Systems |
6th | Infection Detection | Robotics and Automation (VEX IQ Kits) | Robotics and Automation Challenge (VEX IQ Kits) |
Recognition and Achievement
To celebrate and encourage excellence in STEM, Adams Elementary will recognize a "STEM Student of the Month." This award highlights students who display a natural curiosity, a desire for deeper understanding, and the perseverance to see projects through to completion.
Support and Expansion
Our STEM program is further supported by a generous grant from Boston Scientific, which has enabled us to enhance our curriculum and provide more comprehensive resources for our students. You can learn more about our program and the impact of this grant by visiting our school or contacting our principal, Dr. Joe Erven: jerven@nmusd.us. Explore more about the Adams Elementary STEM Program and our partnership with Boston Scientific.