STEM – Elementary Classes
Science; Technology; Engineering; Mathematics;
Introduce your child to STEM early, Give them unlimited advantage
Elementary Curriculum
The Elementary STEM program builds on the kindergarten program to further enhance the students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through a variety of hands on activities and experiments. The program is also used to expand upon and support the elementary science lessons and related activities that are part of the daily classroom lessons.
Session One: Electricity, Electronics and the Scientific Method
Students learn about electricity and basic electronics through the construction of an electronic device designed and built by the students to perform some task in the classroom. The device’s use and effectiveness is then studied using the scientific method.
Session Two: Logic, Computers and Programming/Coding
Students are introduced to logic circuits and computers starting from the ground up with rudimentary single bit logic circuits. Lessons into visual coding using online tools, and then into more traditional programming methods. Students in second grade and up will all individually assemble, operate and program a Raspberry PI computer.
Session Three: Chemistry
Students are introduced to logic circuits and computers starting from the ground up with rudimentary single bit logic circuits. Lessons into visual coding using online tools, and then into more traditional programming methods. Students in second grade and up will all individually assemble, operate and program a Raspberry PI computer.
Session Four: Robotics
Students are able to apply what they have learned in session one and two in a hands on robotics project. Each class will choose their own purpose for their robot and will then design and build the unit using 3D printing technology, Arduino computers and various electronic components. Students will all gain an understanding of the practical application of computer programming and the fundamentals of 3D printing technology.
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Our daughters have been attending Reston Montessori since September.Coming from a traditional education environment to Montessori learning transitioned them into a thoughtful learner. They questions processes and asks why, instead of adapting to doing the same thing over and over again the same way. Their kind teachers and adorable Director let you trust and believe that everything they are teaching will be carried with them in their future . I would recommend Reston Montessori to any parent who wants to provide their child the opportunity to grow outside the boundaries of traditional education and allow the child to find their hidden strengths and build on them.
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