Mueller Becomes a Magnet
Beginning in the fall of 2009, Mueller will focus on an innovative program that teaches 21st Century Skills through Aerospace and Engineering. These topics will be taught through hands-on applications and develop problem solving, teamwork, global awareness, and critical thinking skills. Science concepts will be integrated throughout the curriculum via the collaboration of classroom teachers and our Science Teaching Specialist.
This program will engage students in the quarterly school wide themes of using technology in the implementation of science, engineering design, flight, and space and earth science. Students will have access to technology rich projects through laptops, airliners, SMARTboards, clickers and a computer tech lab. By having our own science lab and science teaching specialist, our students will be exposed to many hands-on projects focusing on our science rich magnet curriculum. These areas will increase student awareness of and access to scientific and technical careers that are in demand in our global society!
This program will be the only one of its kind in the state of Kansas, and will offer a unique opportunity for students through our partnerships with the Kansas Cosmosphere, Wichita State University Engineering Department and STARBASE at McConnell Air Force Base. The aerospace and engineering concepts will promote an environment that is excited about aerospace and engineering, along with preparing our students to become 21st Century learners.
