iSTEM ACADEMY
Inegrated Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
With increased global and emerging technological innovations, the evolution of skills required of the future workforce demands resilience, critical thought and adaptability from our learners.
Thuringowa State High School prepares students for the modern world through its iSTEM Academy classes, iSTEM elective subject, STEM Club and access to the Queensland Virtual Academy.
iSTEM Academy (specialist Mathematics, English and Science classes)
The iSTEM Academy classes provide a positive, innovative learning environment that fosters deep learning and develops 21st Century learners through six key competencies;
Creativity | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Collaboration | Communication
Critical thinking and problem-solving | Global citizenship
Development of these competencies will inspire our modern learners to be active, critically engaged, global citizens now and in the future.
iSTEM (elective subject)
Thuringowa SHS's iSTEM (elective subject) enables students to learn through problem solving, inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and curiosity. By innovating solutions to authentic Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) challenges, students are able to create, be inspired and develop aspirations for the future.
Learning experiences include building of solar boats and cars, renewable energy projects, design thinking challenges around personal cooling, learning Arduino coding and underwater robots.
