S.T.E.M. AT BISHOP SHANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL
Pennsylvania is home to some of the most technologically diverse and scientifically sophisticated companies in the world. With these avenues for STEM employment existing in our communities, it is important that BSHS students understand the concepts and skills that will be invaluable in moving citizens into these high value occupations.
At BSHS, we place great importance on S.T.E.M. specific courses, as well as on our established Science, Technology and Mathematics departments. We design our S.T.E.M. courses to help students develop a set of thinking, reasoning, teamwork, and investigative and creative skills needed in our increasingly technological world.
At BSHS, we place great importance on S.T.E.M. specific courses, as well as on our established Science, Technology and Mathematics departments. We design our S.T.E.M. courses to help students develop a set of thinking, reasoning, teamwork, and investigative and creative skills needed in our increasingly technological world.
Principles of S.T.E.M.
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Eligible 11th and 12th grade students may take the mathematics class Principles of STEM. This course will introduce students to basic engineering concepts such as the engineering design process, project management/team work, and the application of math and science in engineering fields. Students will also be introduced to technology concepts such as basic programming structures, technology and science integration, and multimedia concepts. The course will be project based and students will need to work well both independently and in groups.
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Robotics Club
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The Robotics Club is a club for those students who have an interest in solving problems created for robots. The club uses teamwork and friendly competition between student groups to design and develop LEGO Mindstorm robots to accomplish specific tasks. Students groups compete between one another, in addition to external competitions.
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Governor's PA S.T.E.M. Competition
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Since its establishment, BSHS has participated in the Governor’s PA STEM Competition, an annual, rotating themed academic contest for students in grades 9-12 that is focused on exposing students to STEM concepts, skills, and occupations. This year’s theme is “Improving Pennsylvania Through STEM.”
In 2018, competitors were challenged to design a product that would improve Pennsylvania. The Bishop Shanahan High School team took first place this year with their automated door opener to assist with fire rescue operations. The BSHS STEM Team also won first place in 2015 and 2016. |
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Departments of Science, Technology and Mathematics
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Bishop Shanahan High School has its own excellent departments of science, technology and mathematics, with extensive courses available for all grades. Our classrooms are state-of-the-art and support 21st century learning and class needs. Details about these departments can be viewed in the full Course Catalog, available below.
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Bishop Shanahan High School
220 Woodbine Road Downingtown, PA 19335 Phone: 610-518-1300 Fax: 610-343-6220 
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