Thursday, May 26, 2016

E3 STEM Students Explore Careers in Energy Fields at Dakota Electric

Completing one of many field experiences with our STEM employer partners, these E3 STEM students spent time at Dakota Electric Association learning about the many opportunities in the energy field.  Thank you to Dakota Electric!




Wednesday, May 25, 2016

AVHS at Uponor Volunteer Fair


AVHS Robotics teams were honored to be able to share their programs and seek volunteers at the Uponor Volunteer Fair.
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AVHS Hosts 196 Code Event!

Apple Valley High School hosted a 196 Code Event for elementary students and their parents on May 21.  50 young people learned more about coding through multiple hands-on learning stations.







Iron Maidens FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics team on FOX 9 News

The World Championship Connect Award winning Iron Maidens robotics teams was interviewed on 
FOX 9 News on May 23 at 9;30 am.  

STEM Problem Solving in the field - 9th Grade Geology Field Trip

The young Eagles are learning STEM problem solving skills in the field as part of their freshman science course at J. Cooke State Park.  
This group is designing and building a new natural bridge to 
replace one that had washed out.  Well done!
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Friday, May 20, 2016

AVHS Robotics Teams Fire Up Westview Elementary Students about STEM

Multiple AVHS FIRST Robotics teams participated in a STEM Night event at Westview Elementary School.  Members of the Knights of The Valley team are shown here having some fun using their robot with students on the playground.  
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Sunday, May 15, 2016

E3 STEM Juniors visit colleges

A group of E3 STEM and AVID juniors spent two days touring three colleges to begin their selection process.  The group toured Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Wartburg colleges to get a feel for a large, medium and small college experience.