STEM
STEM CURRICULUM AT DE BOHUN
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Rather than teach the four subjects separately, STEM integrates them together.
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STEM subjects are crucial today and equip pupils with the necessary skills for a wide range of careers. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics make up the core of STEM subjects, each interconnected and providing a fundamental understanding of our surroundings. Science is the exploration of the natural world, while technology uses scientific understanding to solve problems. Engineering focuses on creating and building, and mathematics acts as the abilities and universal language for science and technology. These subjects hold great significance for various reasons, such as fostering critical thinking and problem-solving instilling a passion for learning in pupils.
As a school, we are committed to providing our pupils with a broad and balanced education that will prepare them for the 21st century workplace. We believe that STEM subjects are essential to this, as they provide pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a variety of careers. STEM subjects are also important for developing pupils’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential in any career or real-life situation.
Vex IQ Competition
Every year, a team of Year 6 pupils from De Bohun School collaborate to construct a remarkable robot for the Vex IQ Challenge. With their skills in engineering and coding, the pupils are able to design and build a robot that can successfully navigate through difficult obstacles.
Vex Code Go Club
The Vex Code Go club at De Bohun School offers a valuable opportunity for pupils to explore the world of STEM and robotics. The club meets weekly after school and focuses on designing, building, and programming robots to compete against other schools at the end of the Curriculum year. Along with gaining knowledge in STEM and robotics, pupils also enhance their teamwork and problem-solving ability.
VEX GO
Cringe Technologies robotic clubs teach children the fundamentals of STEM through fun, hands-on activities that help them understand coding and engineering in a fun and positive way using VEX GO robots. Activities offered on a weekly basis, include projects such as Mars Rover landing challenges, self-driving cars and robotic arms using sensors, motors and LED bumpers. All projects teach problem-solving skills, encourage curiosity and creativity and most importantly, prepare them for a technological future.
The De Bohun Griffins
At De Bohun we have our very own VEX robotics team called the ‘De Bohun Griffins’ using VEX IQ robots. The team meets each week to design and build robots to play against other teams in a game-based engineering challenge. The VEX platform is designed not only to immerse pupils in STEM, but to encourage problem solving, teamwork and leadership skills.