Innovate, Create & Discover paves the way for STEM Contetst
Posted by:
Catholic News Agency
Topics:
āI was having so much fun that I forgot the judges were in the room!āĀ This was one of many positive comments made by students ranging in grades 1st through 12th grade at the inaugural āInnovate, Create and Discoverā contest held on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School.Ā The contest replaces the Archdiocesan Science Fair with a new approach to active learning and application of science, technology, engineering and mathematic skills.Ā āInnovate, Create and Discoverā offers a unique challenge to students in teams of four designed to foster creative and critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, teamwork, project managment, perserverance and self-confidence.
āInnovate, Create and Discoverā is part of the Catholic Arts and Academic Competition (C.A.A.C.)Ā The Department of Catholic Schools designed the program to incorporate four pillars:Ā Catholic Identity, Arts and Humaities, Academic Achievement, and Competition Community.Ā Together, these four pillars inspire active learning opportunities to Catholic School students across San Antonio and the surrounding communities.
A total of 17 schools participated in the contest with almost 100 students ready to take on the divisional task challenges.Ā Using a variety of common materials, students were challenged to build bridges, towers and launching devices.Ā The energy was high and teamwork abound.Ā Contest winners were as follows: Division A (Elementary)- 1st Place: St. John Berchmans; 2nd Place: St. James-Seguin; 3rd Place: St. Luke.Ā Division B (Middle School)-1st Place:St. Monica; 2nd Place: St. John Bosco; 3rd Place: St. Pius X.Ā Divison C (High School)-1st Place: St. John Paul II; 2nd Place: Antonian HS; 3rd Place: The Atonement.