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Recognizing the critical importance of STEM education in the lives of their students, the School District of Palm Beach County is dedicated to advancing quality STEM education. A variety of STEM-related opportunities for K-12 students and educators are offered by District staff and community partners.
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STEM Choice Programs
What is Choice?
The School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) is committed to providing quality educational opportunities for all students. The School Board implemented magnet schools and Choice programs as a way to ensure that quality educational opportunities were available to all students in diverse settings. Choice programs are specialized educational programs that enable students to take advantage of additional resources and innovative teaching techniques that focus on the student’s individual talents or interests.
Available Choice Programs
Listed below are some of the STEM choice programs and academies available to the students here in Palm Beach County:Architecture / Construction
Biotech
Engineering
Environmental
Math / Science
For more information, please click here.
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MacBeach Explorations
First started in 2015, MacArthur Beach Explorations is an environmental education program that immerses students in experiential learning opportunities within our local natural ecosystem and provides them with “real-world” connections to the life and environmental science concepts that they are studying in the classroom. The goal of this program is to provide elementary and middle school students from Title 1 schools with quality field experience at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. After participating in the teacher professional development session over the summer, teachers are provided bus transportation and classroom materials to implement one of the 10 STEM-focused Explorations programs both in their classroom and at the park. -
Growing Beyond Earth
The Growing Beyond Earth (GBE) Project is a component of the Fairchild Challenge developed in partnership with NASA. It consists of in-classroom botany experiments that help NASA learn more about the optimal growing conditions of plants that can be used aboard the International Space Station (ISS). GBE is unique in its focus on real scientific research and its relevance to NASA mission planning. In the future, fresh vegetables may be an important part of the astronaut's diet during long-duration missions beyond Earth's orbit.To learn more, click HERE.
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SeaPerch
SeaPerch is a unique educational program that taps into children's natural curiosity and creativity, nurturing future STEM professionals. It offers tangible, real-world learning experiences, breaking down barriers to robotics participation. By introducing students to engineering, design, and science, SeaPerch not only teaches technical skills but also fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity – essential 21st-century abilities. Moreover, it provides a supportive community of students, educators, mentors, and enthusiasts, making it the ideal choice for anyone seeking a fun, educational, and collaborative journey in robotics.
