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Students seeing the integration of mathematics, science and TAS curriculum experiencing a different perspective, practical application and more engaged in mathematics – teacher chosen Students designed, built and tested catapults. Timetable Program ran for 6.5 weeks. 55 periods integrated into the Technology Mandatory course: 3 periods from TAS 2 periods from science 1 from Delivered during lessons, providing students with skills towards an immersive day. Groups Student-formed groups with guidance from teachers Unique features None Learning spaces Dedicated learning space No modifications Assessment Digital portfolio, including a Google Classroom assessment post Teacher observation of students’ skills Lightning Ridge Central School Class Year 7 Entire cohort - 2 classes Teachers STEM was delivered by usual teachers in usual KLA classes For teachers renewed teachers’ energy to see positive student reaction to the integrated learning collaboration across faculties observed how students behave and react differently to different components of the course For students increased appreciation of how different disciplines affect each other Topic – teacher chosen Students used scientific method to design, plan and construct a rocket Timetable 4 periods/week for 10 Standard KLA classes Groups Student-formed groups with guidance from teachers Unique features Current plans for a dedicated STEM learning space to be created for 2017, including: 3D printers laser cutters Learning spaces Usual KLA classrooms Additional access to computer labs Assessment Science and TAS assessed through the design folio TAS also assessed the building and safety components