Concentrations |
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| Design Thinking | |
| Public Policy & Leadership |
Design Thinking Teachers
Jennene Bermodes
Lead Teacher
Science, Leadership
jennene.bermodes@cottonwoodk12.org
Evan Clark
STEAM Teacher
evan.clark@cottonwoodk12.org
Overview
Our Design Thinking Concentration gives students the opportunity to develop skills to be successful in a range of different fields—including designing, architecture, engineering, and business. Students will learn to understand the end-users, question hard-set assumptions, and redefine problems.
Course of Study Within This Concentration
9th Grade
NGSS: Integrated Physical Science
Math: Functional Design Through Algebra 1
10th Grade
NGSS: Biology
Math: Geometry by Design
Engineering Design
11th Grade
NGSS: Chemistry
Math: Constructing Algebra 2
Robotics
12th Grade
NGSS: Environmental Science (AP)
Math: Statistics (AP)
Senior Seminar
Student Experience
Activities emphasize creating innovative solutions and testing them for tackling complex, unknown challenges. Students will participate in prototyping, robotics, mentorships, and internships.