{"id":4509,"date":"2021-03-25T12:13:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T16:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/?page_id=4509"},"modified":"2025-07-22T12:12:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T16:12:44","slug":"stem-culture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/stem-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"STEM Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" 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data-bg-url=\"\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/11\/COGNIA-STEM-CERTIFIED-LOGO-002.png\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" alt=\"Cognia STEM Certified Logo\" title=\"COGNIA STEM CERTIFIED LOGO (002)\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orschools.wpenginepowered.com\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/11\/COGNIA-STEM-CERTIFIED-LOGO-002-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/orschools.wpenginepowered.com\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/11\/COGNIA-STEM-CERTIFIED-LOGO-002.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_3 fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-one-third 1_3\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:33.33%;width:calc(33.33% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.3333 ) );margin-right: 4%;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><div class=\"table-1\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">STEM Instructional Leaders<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"mailto:agoldberg@ortn.edu\">Alex Goldberg<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"JJMitchell@ortn.edu\">James Mitchell<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_3 fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last 1_3\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:33.33%;width:calc(33.33% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.3333 ) 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fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-4 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Jefferson&#8217;s Journey<\/h1>\n<p>In 2014, Oak Ridge Schools announced its plan to become the premier STEM school district in the nation, and since then Jefferson Middle School has been working fervently to make that a reality.\u00a0 As a demonstration of teacher support for this system-wide initiative, JMS created a STEM Innovators team, who along with our STEM coaches, attended training led by a Discovery Education coach who provided individual mentoring and coaching in STEM instructional practices. Jefferson Middle School was AdvancED STEM certified in 2017 and the Oak Ridge School District was AdvancED STEM certified in 2018.\u00a0 JMS was recertified in November 2020 becoming the first school in Tennessee to be recertified by Cognia.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) , .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #06379d;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0033a0;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .pagination a.inactive:hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0033a0;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .pagination .current {border-color: #0033a0; background-color: #0033a0;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-popover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0033a0;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0033a0;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><hr \/>\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Jefferson is working everyday to contribute to the ongoing need for students who are ready to enter the workforce familiar with STEM careers and requirements. Students interact with their teachers using Canvas for assignments, messages, group discussions, exit tickets, and they can review grades.\u00a0 We share videos and stories about STEM professions and STEM contributors from throughout history on TVs positioned in accessible areas to the student body.\u00a0 For the past five years, with the implementation of the balanced calendar, during fall and spring breaks, students attended enrichment events at school in STEM related fields such as coding and using 3D printers and pens.\u00a0 JMS has participated in the Hour of Code to help promote coding as a possible career path.\u00a0 These school-wide activities promote STEM and help grow a student body knowledgeable about a multitude of STEM careers.\u00a0 One of the initiatives after our original certification was to revise the course opportunities for 7th and 8th graders.\u00a0 These classes include a STEM rotation, career explorations, Advanced Manufacturing\/Aeronautics, Introduction to Marketing\/Business, and Geographic Information Systems.\u00a0 Our 8th graders can then continue to the next level in those areas or take a diversified tech class. The Advanced Manufacturing\/Aeronautics class progresses to the high school as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">We believe that an effective STEM school motivates and cultivates an interest in STEM subjects.\u00a0 The Lego League, Math Club, and SECME, are just a few of the extracurricular activities available to all students at JMS. The science department has added an Environmental Club, and classes visit the Wetlands surrounding our building on a regular basis.\u00a0 Our teachers write grants to procure STEM related materials such as mapping software, Makerspace kits, 3D pens and printers, iPads with math and ELA games, science equipment, remote learning platforms, and Breakout Boxes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Our STEM coaches and PLC coaches provide teacher in-service opportunities to help teachers understand how to implement collaborative and meaningful lessons using the STEM tools and materials available to them.\u00a0 Furthermore, our entire staff receives ongoing training in STEM.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">JMS continues to send students to regional competitions in STEM fields and gives all students of every background a chance to succeed.\u00a0 Finally, JMS earned a Blue Ribbon in 2007 for excellence.\u00a0 We continue to grow and learn using STEM as a guide to helping achieve our mission. This growth helped us to become a Reward School in 2019.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">STEM Related Opportunities at JMS<\/h1>\n<p>The information below provides a brief overview of some of the programs offered at JMS that support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) instruction.\u00a0 We encourage you to check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/academics\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Curriculum Guide<\/a><\/strong> that offers a more detailed description for each grade level as well as videos from the teachers that discuss more about these programs.<\/p>\n<h2>Library Makerspace<\/h2>\n<p>The JMS Makerspace, Eagle Labs, was established to support the STEM needs students at JMS.\u00a0 The library is the perfect place to house the Makerspace because it allows every student the opportunity to access and use the items.\u00a0 The items available to students range from low tech to high tech.\u00a0 Our low-tech offerings include TEGU blocks, KEVA planks, button-makers, Lego Wall, Perler Beads, Origami, art supplies, and many more hands-on items.\u00a0 Our high-tech offerings include Osmo games, 3D pens, Cricut, Makey Makes, and Little Bits. Also in our high tech offerings are robots like Dash, Dot, Cue, and Ozobots. Included in Eagle Labs is many opportunities for filming and recording. We have three spaces set up for recording video and audio with or without a green screen.\u00a0 We have iPads, media specific apps, microphones, lights and a Podcaster.<\/p>\n<h2>STEM Rotation Classes<\/h2>\n<p>Beginning in the 6th grade, Jefferson students begin a new class called STEM Rotation.\u00a0 This is a term course.\u00a0 It enables students to develop technology literacy skills. Students are informed about space and space technology.\u00a0 Each student will build a rocket from paper materials and launch it the last week of class.\u00a0 They then continue in 7th grade where students will learn to utilize the 9 step design process as the students will be challenged to solve problems.\u00a0 The problem solving system along with hands on projects like the balsa bridge and tower will be our projects.\u00a0 Finally, as students enter the 8th grade, the class teaches students technology literacy skills.\u00a0 Students are taught 3-Dimensional Software Skills and in a research and development unit, students design and build CO<sub>2<\/sub> cars. CO<sub>2 <\/sub>cars are raced the last week of class.<\/p>\n<h2>Aviation &amp; Aeronautics<\/h2>\n<p>The Oak Ridge school district administration and staff have recognized the importance of aviation to our city&#8217;s future, and want to expose our students to a wide variety of career possibilities within this field.\u00a0 We have begun this journey by introducing a new Career Exploration in Aviation course at Jefferson Middle School. In this course, students are introduced to a wide variety of career options in the field such as air traffic control, private and commercial airline pilots, craft design, and a wide variety of applications for unmanned aircraft.\u00a0 This course can seamlessly articulate into a STEM Engineering, Transportation-Automotive &amp; Aviation, and\/or Navy JROTC program courses.\u00a0 \u00a0Students in this course will learn to design and fly model airplanes and drones, and then work up to creating and flying drones that capture images for a wide variety of applications, as mentioned above.<\/p>\n<h2>Portrait of a Graduate Rotation<\/h2>\n<p>Portrait of a Graduate is an introductory course designed to assist students in discovering their personal strengths and abilities. They will explore various career clusters, and practice employability skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking (the 4Cs). Technical skills are included such as interviewing and resume writing. Academic skills are emphasized in multiple core subjects including science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), reading, writing, and digital literacy. Students will learn strategies for building socio-emotional skills such as self-awareness, initiative, adaptability, and accountability. The Oak Ridge Schools Portrait of a Graduate is a roadmap to prepare all students for college, career, and life success. Special emphasis will be placed on existing College, Career, and Technical Education (CCTE) pathways that make up our academies at Oak Ridge High School, and are designed to prepare our future graduates for continued learning and work in a post-secondary setting.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) , .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 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