A Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education infuses 21st-century skills into the classroom with its focus on collaboration, creativity, communication and critical thinking. At Legacy Christian Academy, students work together as a group to identify problems and solutions while developing skills for the careers of the 21st century.
Legacy’s revitalized focus on STEM has brought innovative programming to the Valencia campus, none more exciting than the annual STEM EXPO. In Legacy’s STEM EXPO’s inaugural year in 2014, 34 projects were entered and over 50 students were involved in optional participation. Projects included “Which Metals are Magnetic,” “How does Light Affect Plant Survival,” “What is the Physiology of a Dog,” “The Anatomy of a Dirt Bike,” “Male or Female Mice: Which are Smarter,” and many more. Students are already working hard on their 2015 entries.
“We couldn’t be more excited about the future of STEM at Legacy,” says Principal Dr. Matthew Northrop. “Over the next several years, we will be developing a flagship STEM program that will forge connections with STEM-minded community leaders, business owners and professionals.”
Legacy Christian Academy is located at 27680 Dickason Drive in Valencia. For more information, please call 661-257-7377 and visit www.legacy-christian.com.