STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
MVCS provides students with a collaborative, hands-on education from a Biblical worldview. Our integrated STEM teaching focus goes beyond traditional education methods and engages students in a technology-rich environment where real-world applications foster innovation, exploration, and imagination. We incorporate project-based learning to bring the classroom to life.
Science:
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) incorporates engineering concepts
- Mystery Science Curriculum (correlates with the NGSS)
- Quarterly STEM Projects
- Weather Station
- New Telescope
Technology:
- Upgraded infrastructure, accommodates 400 users simultaneously
- Chromebooks in all grades
- 1:1 Student to Chromebook ratio in 5th-8th grades
- Smart technology in all classrooms, including specialist classes
- Lightspeed systems technology empowers teachers to closely monitor the content of what students are viewing online, both at school and at home
- Google Docs/Google Classroom encourages collaboration between teachers and students
- IXL Program provides additional online practice and analysis across subjects
- Brain Pop Program offers animated online learning integrated across all subjects
- Typing Agent Program teaches typing through fun, engaging online activities
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) incorporate engineering concepts
- LEGO Engineering We Do 2.0 and Simple Machine Sets (Kindergarten-3rd grades)
- LEGO Engineering Mindstorms Kits EV3 Core Sets (4th-6th grades)
- Coding is emphasized in all grades in the science curriculum
- Junior High Electives (Bridge-building, Rocketry, Robotics)
- Gizmos (Grade 5-8), interactive math and science simulations that build a deep level of understanding of concepts
- Additional after school opportunities in LEGOs and STEM
Math:
- Math Curriculum promotes project-based learning and manipulatives, encouraging students to apply their math knowledge to solve complex problems
- My Math: Kindergarten
- Singapore Dimensions: Grades 1-6
- McGraw Hill Grades 7-8
- Sage Hill Invitational (Grades 6-8), a team-based competition that requires students to use what they know in math to solve complicated, real-world problems