STEM Course Projects Overview

Cindy Gilstrap, a sixth-grade STEM teacher, introduces students to design and modeling through Project Lead the Way. The course includes projects like designing an ankle-foot orthosis for children with cerebral palsy, building 3D cube puzzles, and creating therapeutic toys. Students learn about the design process, problem-solving, and skills development, using tools like Sketchup and woodworking techniques.

Who is the teacher leading the STEM and Design course?

• John Doe

• Cindy Gilstrap

• Michael Johnson

• Jane Smith

What is the focus of the Project Lead the Way in this course?

• Mathematics

• Design Process

• History

• Biology

What is the first project about in the course?

• Designing a bridge

• Building a robot

• Developing a software

• Creating an ankle-foot orthosis

What condition do students learn about in the first project?

• Autism

• ADHD

• Cerebral Palsy

• Down Syndrome

What is the main task in the 3D cube puzzle project?

• Writing a story

• Designing a car

• Creating a puzzle

• Building a toy

Which software do students use for designing in the 3D cube puzzle project?

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• AutoCAD

• Sketchup

What is the final project about?

• Building a house

• Writing a book

• Creating a therapeutic toy

• Designing a website

Which skills can students focus on in the final project?

• Musical skills

• Artistic skills

• Language skills

• Gross motor skills

What is the purpose of the therapeutic toy in the final project?

• To improve language skills

• To entertain children

• To assist children with CP

• To teach mathematics

How long is the course duration mentioned in the final project?

• Six weeks

• Nine weeks

• Twelve weeks

• Fifteen weeks