Students in Madison Highland Prep’s Introduction to Engineering class engage in activities, projects, and problem-based learning, which provides hands-on classroom experiences — in this case, building and testing launchers (photo courtesy of MHP).
In January, Introduction to Engineering students at Madison Highland Prep (MHP) tested launchers to see how far they could launch.
MHP integrates its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) curriculum program through embedded projects. In support of the STEM program, the school has partnered with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) in exposing its students to the STEM curriculum. The PLTW program engages students in activities, projects, and problem-based learning, which provides hands-on classroom experiences. The school’s students create, design, build, discover, collaborate and solve problems while applying what they learn in math and science. They are exposed to STEM fields through professionals from local industries who supplement the real-world aspect of the curriculum through mentorships and workplace experiences.
Students will be required to complete the dual college enrollment courses as a requirement for graduation: Introduction to Engineering & Design, Principles of Engineering & Design and Aerospace Engineering. The students will have an opportunity to take other dual college enrollment course for additional college credit.
Madison Highland Prep is located at 1431 E. Campbell Ave. For additional information, call 602-745-3800 or visit www.madisonhighlandprep.com.
