By The Houston Independent School District (HISD) highlights the value of innovative, hands-on STEM education through projects like the one in Mrs. Brooks’ physics class at Northside High School, where students recently took their science skills to the next level by building their own DC motors and creating electromagnets. The hands-on project allowed them to explore fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism through practical application.
By constructing working motors, students gained a deeper understanding of how electromagnetic forces operate, creating electromagnets that demonstrated the real-world application of magnetic fields. This type of interactive learning goes beyond textbooks, offering students a chance to develop problem-solving skills and apply theoretical knowledge in a meaningful way.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities like this are key to sparking students’ interest in technical fields. Projects involving engineering concepts and real-world problem solving can inspire future careers in robotics, electrical engineering, and technology development. Additionally, hands-on experiences build valuable skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability, which are essential in today’s fast-evolving technological landscape.
Northside High School continues to prioritize experiential STEM education, giving students opportunities to build practical skills that could shape their future academic and career paths. By integrating project-based learning into the curriculum, the school is preparing students to become innovators and problem-solvers, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue STEM-related fields with curiosity and determination.
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