Mississippi must respond to America's evolution from an industrial- based economy to a knowledge-based economy. A competent workforce must be prepared to apply increasing knowledge and skills that can be easily upgraded and adapted to meet the rapidly changing condition of the 21 st century.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is part of the new re-design curriculum forgthgrade. It takes the place of Technology Discovery. STEM is a rigorous course focusing on 2 Century work skills including teamwork and communication. It will include study in leadership, interpersonal and self -directional skills. STEM includes math, engineering and technology concepts relevant in the workplace. Students will use an online environment for much of the course requirements which means they will be competent in using the Blackboard online learning system. Students will also be competent in MS Office 2007.
There are 6 units that will be covered in STEM. Individual cor-npetencies make up each of the units. The units are as follows:
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safety and orientation
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21 st Century workforce skills and human services technology
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financial, economic, and business technology
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environmental, agricultural, transportation technology
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 Mr. Bullock, Teacher
Mr. Bullock has been a member of the New Albany Vocational
Center faculty since the summer of 2006. He is a
graduate of New Albany High School. Mr. Bullock graduated
from The University of Mississippi with a degree
in Social Studies Education. He is happily married
to Christy Whiteside Bullock who is a nurse at Baptist
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Admission Requirements
Freshman students are eligible to participate in this program.
Student Organization
 TSA - Technology Student Association |
