Unity College has seen dramatic growth with the introduction of STEM, an innovative and engaging integration of science, technology, engineering and math that introduces 21st century skills to its students.
With skills such as computational thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity imperative in today's world, Unity College students now have access to the newest educational technologies available with the recent purchase of Virtual Reality kits, Blue Bot robots, LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kits, Dash robots and EV3 LEGO® robotics, as well as an augmented reality topographic sand box. Students also learn how to code, design and create digital solutions, as well as program robotics across various applications learning to apply a variety of sophisticated algorithms as their skills develop.
21st century skills start in Prep
With dedicated STEM lessons, students engage in developing skills for the future. In STEM, students learn how to apply a multitude of skills as they incorporate digital technologies into everyday learning through engaging activities, such as navigating maps using robotics, digitally recording scientific experiments and analysing results through mathematical graphing software applications.
Digital technologies are integrated throughout the College, seamlessly transitioning students from Prep to Year 12, with the introduction of one to one Apple laptops in Year 7.
Dedicated to providing students with the highest level of learning opportunities available on the Sunshine Coast, Unity College's exciting STEM program aims to ensure that all students can learn these critical 21st century skills and grow with STEM at the College.
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