2. Welcome to Salk Middle School
Our Mission:
Salk Middle School will provide a
safe, supportive, and inclusive
environment that prepares all
learners to achieve their personal
best, become responsible and
productive citizens, and embrace
lifelong learning.
3. STEM Magnet Program
Curriculum Goal
Promote 21st century communication and
literacy skills in
Science,
Technology,
Engineering,
Mathematics.
4. Curriculum
State standards determine the learning outcomes
STEM theme drives the curriculum and lesson planning
Each quarter is assigned a “STEM Theme”
Teachers work together, across content areas, to
develop units that reinforce the STEM theme and are
hands on and inquiry based projects.
5. Quarterly Themes
Quarter 1: Quarter 2:
Technology Scientific
Applications Communication
s
Quarter 3: Quarter 4:
Nature of S.T.E.M.
Science and In Society
Engineering
6. Project Lead the Way
Inquiry-based engineering curriculum created by
educators and engineers
Utilized in Industrial Technology and Sixth Grade Science
Courses
Modules include Science of Technology, Design and
Modeling, and Automation and Robotics
Projects include Rube Goldberg Machines, Machine
Disassembly Labs, CO2 Cars, Air Racers, Mag. Lev.
Vehicles, and Robots
7. Field Trips
Friendship Space Camp
Ventures Washington, D.C.
Science Rocks MN Zoo
Project Earth Biz Town
MN History Math Mentors
Museum University Libraries
Science Museum
8. Technology Tools
4 computer labs Classroom Sets of I-Pads
3 laptop carts Smart Response Systems
Digital Cameras Garage Band, iTunes,
iMovie, PowerPoint, Excel
Vernier Probes
ProScopes
SmartBoards
EasyBib
TI-Nspire Calculators
Online Databases
Project Lead the
Way Equipment
9. Guest speakers
Culture STEM
Motivational Speaker from Humane Society
the Hmong Culture
MN School of Business
Jewish Faith
Computer Engineers
Muslim Faith Civil Engineers
Buddhist Faith Bio-Engineers
Native American University Media Specialists
Mixed Blood Theater Science Express
10. Family Outreach
Magnet Specific Salk M.S.
Magnet Program Family STEM Night
Information Nights
Open Houses
History Day Information
Nights Parent Teacher Conferences
Science Fair Information School and Teacher
Nights Websites
History Day Celebration Digital Newsletters
Science Fair Celebration Parent Volunteers
11. S.T.R.I.D.E.
Students are directly taught positive
behaviors as they relate to
Respect
Responsibility
Reliability
Students are recognized for demonstrating
positive behaviors throughout the school
day
12. Celebrations
2009 Magnet School of Excellence
(Magnet Schools of America)
2010 MN Magnet School of Merit
(Minnesota Magnet School Association)
2010 Best School Award
(Central MN Regional Science Fair)
2011 MN Magnet School of Merit
(Minnesota Magnet School Association)
13. Volunteer Opportunities
If not you, then who?
Science Fair Judging
History Day Evaluations
Guest STEM Professionals
Field Trip/Tour Opportunities
Mentors
14. Contact Information:
SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL
11970 Highland Rd.
Elk River, MN 55330
763-241-3455 ext 2506
http://sms.elkriver.k12.mn.us/
