Connecting Schools to Industry
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Project Based Learning Goes Multidisciplinary!
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Teachers at Blackhawk have implemented a cross-curricular approach to the GPP students across Science (AP Environmental Science), Technology (TSA), English (Creative Writing), Art (Graphic Design), and Math (Algebra) disciplines will be working to solve various issues facing the nuclear power industry.
The goal of our project is connecting local schools to local industries. Through this partnership students are exposed to real problems facing real companies. Students will utilize their skills and abilities in cooperation with professionals in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) fields to find solutions.
This project has developed a partnership with First Energy and the nearby Beaver Valley Power Station. An inside look into Nuclear Energy and how it supplies electricity as well as challenges facing the industry. This project provides students with a unique problem solving experience.
Our project was featured on 90.5 WESA FM Click the image to visit their page!
SPECIAL FEATURE - STUDENT SOLUTIONS
Students from multiple disciplines at Blackhawk High School found solutions for unique challenges facing the nuclear industry. These included:
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Vignettes of social perspectives and reactions of a Nuclear Power Station being built in your backyard in their Creative Writing Course with Mr. Moser.
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Designing promotional nuclear power posters in their Graphic Design Course with Ms. Biega.
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A 3D printed power station and team building exercise through turbine design in their TSA Course with Mr. Moll.
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Analyzing the costs of building and operating various power stations in an Algebra Course with Ms. Bender.
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Examining how to reach acceptable environmental release limits of radioactive nuclides chromium and krypton in their AP Environmental Science Course with Mr. Puskas.
The overall goal is applying their coursework to solve real-world problems and building on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
Please click the images below for information from the next generation of nuclear energy
PLEASE CLICK the images and icons below to learn REAL SOLUTIONS to real problems in nuclear energy.
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The Images below used the WPA movement to promote National Parks in the 1930's as motivation to promote First Energy and nuclear power.
More Student Solutions
Please click the images and icons below to see more solutions from our student experts. These include vignettes of social perspectives to a nuclear power station in their neighborhood (some were meant to be comical) and a cost analysis of building and operating various power plants.
Click the icons below to view written vignetts of social perspectives to nuclear power.
What we do
Nuclear Day Blackhawk High School
Site Tour Beaver Valley Power Station
Presentations: Problems Solved Beaver Valley Power Station
Why we do it
Connecting Schools to the World
We are a group of educators dedicated to connecting local schools to local industries. Through this partnership students are exposed to real problems facing real companies. Students will exercise their critical thinking skills to callaborate with professionals in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Art (STEAM) fields to find solutions.
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This is where you can make a difference. If you like what you see - we should connect. Your organization can partner with Blackhawk to deliver a unique hands-on learning experience. Share your thoughts and ideas with us. Your involvement will have an impact!
