STEM Lab: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

At Tully all teachers follow the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science. When students visit the STEM lab, they are provided with hands-on learning opportunities that enhance what they are being taught in their homeroom class. Students are encouraged to apply their scientific knowledge through inquiry based problem solving units. They have opportunities to apply the Engineering Design Process to test materials and create/design solutions to a variety of problems.

Every visit to the STEM lab offers students the opportunity to work in a team environment. This gives them experience with communicating and collaborating with others as they work to solve scientific/engineering challenges.

Outdoor Classroom

Although we are in the process of further developing our outdoor classroom, students are able to explore and practice inquiry skills in this area of our school. Our raised bed garden offers students the opportunity to grow, care for, and observe the changes in plants over time. Tully also collaborates with the organization TeachKYAg and the KY Farm Bureau to provide agriculture lessons and experiences to our students.The outdoor classroom also provides a natural setting for students to read, write, and gather information about the world around them. This space also provides students with opportunities to conduct experiments as well as practice scientific skills of predicting, observing, classifying, measuring, and collecting data.

Engineering

When Tully students visit the STEM lab they conquer engineering challenges by following The Engineering Design Process. The foundation of Tully’s STEM lab was developed through a collaboration with The University of Louisville Speed School using a curriculum developed by the Boston Museum of Science. Today, students continue to gain experience as they engage in units that introduce students to specific fields of engineering (agricultural, mechanical, environmental, bio, electrical, etc.)

LEGO Robotics

Every student is a Robotics Engineer during the school year. Tully uses the LEGO Spike Essential and LEGO Spike Prime curriculum developed by LEGO Education. Students strengthen their problem solving and collaboration skills as they design, build, and program robots. They are introduced to foundational coding experiences through this curriculum.

Community Partners

Tully is fortunate to be able to collaborate with a variety of community organizations to provide rich STEM experiences for our students.

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