Melrose High
Grade 9STEM I: Foundation

Melrose HighSTEM I: Foundation

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

STEM I: Foundations is a foundational course in the STEM cluster for students interested in learning more about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This course covers basic skills required for STEM fields of study. Upon completion of this course, proficient students are able to identify and explain the steps in both the engineering design and the scientific inquiry processes. They conduct research to develop meaningful questions, define simple problem scenarios and scientific investigations, develop fundamental design solutions, conduct basic mathematical modeling and data analysis, and effectively communicate solutions and scientific explanations to others.

Prerequisites: One credit/One year None

Grades: Grade 9

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