Texarkana TX National Academy of Engineering National Research

Texarkana, TX National Academy of Engineering & National Research Council January 10, 2012

Mission Statement � The mission of the Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary is to offer an innovative engineering curriculum along with an accelerated mathematics program by providing a rigorous and seamless STEM education that serves as a national model for how young children can become engaged and educated.

Vision � Provide a K-16 Pipeline for STEM education � Accelerate level � Integrate � Use Mathematics at the elementary Engineering into all subjects hands-on and project-based activities instead of drill and kill

Sharing the Arena & Ripple Effect � Site Visitors � Sharing of Successes/Challenges � Robotics � Engineering � Innovative Connections Academy at Dunbar (i. CA@D) � Mathematics Process � Engineering Design Process � Engineering Encounters � Hands-On Learning

Texarkana ISD – Texas A & M University – Texarkana P-16 Engineering Collaborative

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Critical Element: Professional Development ED 597 Curriculum Design ED 597 Curriculum Delivery P-16 Initiative

Critical Element: Partnerships Morriss Curriculum Framework Professional Development Model MMT Project-Based Learning Engineering Curriculum Dual Credit Courses Technology Integration Robotics Engineering Design Model

Integrated STEM Education Lens Foundation Culture High Expectations Rigor Higher Order Questioning Leadership & Articulation Student Engagement Cooperative Learning Accelerated Mathematics Engineering Immersion Technology Tools Conceptual Learning

Challenges Tyranny of the Familiar Teaching Engineering Building the Ship at Sea

References Texarkana Independent School District – Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics and Engineering Elementary School http: //www. txkisd. net/morriss/