Middle/High School STEM
A Design and Technology Project Based Learning Lab introduces students to the concepts of engineering design and the basic principles of technological systems such as sensors and control systems. The range of student project areas is extensive and integrates research, discussion, modelling, simulation, practical design and testing.
As part of our STEM career pathways program, our Design & Technology is a project-based learning program.
It allows students to explore how science, technology, engineering, and math concepts are applied in a wide range of different career clusters not just in STEM, but also in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, health, transport and logistics, and Information technology.
A Design and Technology Project Based Learning Lab introduces students to the concepts of engineering design and the basic principles of technological systems such as sensors and control systems. The range of student project areas is extensive and integrates research, discussion, modelling, simulation, practical design and testing.
Each project is tied to a career pathway, and instruction includes information about related college requirements and all levels of careers. The program is extremely flexible for implementation and can be used across five grade levels - six through ten.
The project-based nature of the program gives students the opportunity to:
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Learn, develop and apply academic skills and knowledge.
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Gain a foundation in STEM-based career pathways.
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Develop necessary skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, self-paced learning, and computational thinking.
Complete Lab Solutions
At LJ Create we pride ourselves on creating innovative learning spaces for a wide range of STEM and technical education disciplines.
We combine and customize these spaces to design a solution that meets the needs of each customer.
Every Smart Lab includes:
Resources
Innovative Hardware
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Exciting hands-on activity kits
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Sustainable program deigned around low consumables
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Design, prototyping, and modeling kits
Online LMS and Lesson Library
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10,000+ digital lessons
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Tracks and records student progress and attainment
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Curriculum aligned to academic standards
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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Ongoing support from LJ Create
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Training and professional development
Mechatronics Program: FAQs
A sample D&T Projects Lab configuration could include the following resources:
State Standards-Based Labs
At LJ Create, our content exists because you need to teach it. Our content creators have all been in the teaching profession, and understand the challenges in the field. We create hardware and software solutions built to meet specific standards that you teach in the classroom, so your students can be prepared for state testing and industry certification tests.
To meet the demanding needs of today’s classroom, our content is updated as your teaching standards change, so you won’t have to worry about the mapping.
Here is a sampling of the standards that we currently use to build our programs:
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ASE Education Foundation standards for MLR, AST, & MAST
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Electronics Technicians Association - Student Electronics Technician (ETA - SET)
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ITEEA - Engineering, Technology, and Science Standards
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ITEEA - Standards for Technological Literacy
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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)
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Ohio’s New Learning Standards
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REC Foundation - Pre-Engineering
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REC Foundation - Robotics
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education (CTE TEKS)
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science (Streamlined Science TEKS)
zSpace in K12 Education
zSpace applications engage students in standards-based learning experiences that align with the curriculum. Students construct knowledge and understanding of concepts across multiple curriculum areas with a strong focus on STEM subjects.
Learning with zSpace
zSpace provides experiences and the medium to support instruction and students’ learning and curiosity. Students learn by asking questions, gathering information, developing models, testing ideas, analyzing data, and developing conclusions. Teachers facilitate learning by setting up tools and resources that help students through the lesson.
zSpace Learning Applications
"Every time I visit a zSpace class, the kids are 100 percent engaged, they absolutely love it and they can’t wait to get a visitor’s attention and share what they are doing."
SARAH EDWARDS
District Supervisor of Instructional Technology
Buffalo Public Schools