User's Manual Part 2

Chapter 7
STEAMtrax curriculum
STEAMtrax is an innovative new curriculum that integrates en-
gineering and 3D printing technology with core academic knowl-
edge in science, math, language arts, social studies, an d art. In
the true spirit of the Framework for 21st Century Learning skills,
students are engaged in relevant learni n g scenarios that encour-
age the essential skills of problem solving, collaboration, commu-
nication, clear and critical thinking as well as developing core
academic knowledge. Each lesson imbeds 3D design, printing
and scanni n g technology as an integral part of the STEAMtrax
Engineering Process.
STEAMtrax curriculum m odule feat u re s include:
1. Prob l em -based , themat i c storylin es make learning relevant
and fun.
2. Han d s-o n , constructivist learning stations to clarity science
concepts.
3. Integration of 3D design, printing, and scanning built int o
each module.
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