3/4/2019 Making an impact at NISD ExpoStudents from every campus in NISD joined forces to make a big impact on student learning last week. The evening event is a yearly showcase of K-12 student knowledge and growth. Our CTE programs were involved on every level for this impressive evening from demonstrations, presentations, debates, robotics competitions, and interactive student showcases. Check out a few of the amazing things our CTE kids were involved in! Culinary Arts & Hospitality AcademyOur Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy students served nachos, cream of mushroom soup, macaroni and cheese, and cheesecake as refreshments for all guests and presenters. The mac and cheese was a big hit with all visitors- yum! BusinessBusiness students shared their trade show booths in a demo site which allowed visitors to experience a VEI-like tradeshow and learn more about the student companies. Students also presented business models, student created brand constructs and business plans. An interactive demo site was set up to help visitors learn more about becoming Skilled. Credentialed. Ready. with CTE. Visitors were “surprised that there were so many certifications offered” to NISD students. Creative Media Production AcademyOur Creative Media Productions Academy gave tours of the newly updated, state of the art studio. Student producers were on hand to answer questions and explain the experience they gain from being involved in CMP. “It was awesome to see the behind-the-scenes parts of the studio” stated one tour participant. Architectural Design & Interior DesignWe had architecture and interior design students share their creative designs from master bathrooms to the NISD Aquatic Center. Each student showcased their design process and renderings from AutoDesk Revit. Software Design and DevelopmentSeveral students put their coding skills to the test by presenting their use of coding languages and apps created in courses at Eaton HS. Students enjoyed showing the audience the type of apps that were possible and the skills they gained through the creation. Cosmetology AcademyThe Cosmetology students from Shears of Steele were part of a demonstration zone and were braiding hair, doing nail art and make-up for guests. “We loved getting our hair braided!” stated several elementary guests. Microsoft MasterMicrosoft Master students were able to talk to EXPO attendees about the many certifications you can earn through Microsoft. Rachel Crawford, a Collegiate Academy and Microsoft Master student, was even interviewed live on NHSTV about her competitive advantage! These students are truly skilled, credentialed, and ready! Floral DesignThe floral design students from each high school campus were showcasing their floral arrangements based on the theme of the event “Impact Starts Here.” In addition, the students were sharing their eportfolios that showcase their growth as a student and floral designer. The portfolios are used in the certification process later in the spring. Guests were very impressed with the designs, proclaiming “I didn’t know flowers could be art!” Robotics ZoneThe Robotics zone had multiple presentations, a competition and build zone! There were several robotics and coding presentations from the elementary level all the way to high school, showcasing great learning on individual campuses. Our Elementary and Middle School Robotics competition was a BIG hit with visitors. Congratulations to the winning team! The Texan Robotics Team hosted a Lego build zone for learners of all ages to build and test their creations. “It was so fun to compete against other schools. We had a blast!” one middle school student exclaimed. Aviation and Aeronautics AcademyThe Aviation Academy was on hand to share their knowledge of flight and demo the flight simulators. “We had a great time sharing with the Expo attendees” stated Aviation student. AgricultureThe Agriculture programs were represented in various ways: one student presented their FFA project, a towable BBQ made from a 1960 Chevy, that has won multiple blue ribbons at stock shows. Visitors were overheard stating “wow,” “I want to buy it” and “what a great project!” The Bobcat designs, student enterprise at BNHS, showcased their metal works. A discussion on the aquaponics, a system that combines aquatic animals and plants , system at BNHS was held. Several agriculture students shared their competitive advantage by showcasing the skills, knowledge and certifications they have gained through their programs. Biomedical Sciences AcademyBiomedical Sciences Academy students hosted a night of demos and hands-on experiences over a variety of topics including diabetes, DNA electrophoresis and extraction, healthcare facility innovations, neural functions, antibiotic resistance, and an eye exam lab. In addition to several presentations that showcased student skills and introduced the world to “Todd the Mani” a mannequin used to help students learn more about the nervous system and human body. Health SciencesHealth Sciences students hosted a debate over euthanasia, sharing both sides of the argument based on health related research. Students also presented several projects showcasing the research on body systems and disease. The district EMT students hosted a demo space for guests to learn more about EMT, CPR and get their vitals checked! STEM AcademySTEM Academy students could be found in multiple areas including the Robotics Zone, presentations and demos. The 9th grade Intro to Engineering students held a live demo on designing in 3D using AutoDesk Inventor. Students were able to demonstrate to guests how to use the program and how to create technical drawings. The Civil Engineering and Architecture students presented their cross-curricular project with English on Banned Books - students designed houses based on characters in their books. The final designs were pretty cool! We also had students present their “Dream Bigger” projects from the summer reading and English course. This project helped students explore different career paths and what it takes to combine your passions and skills. Students in the Environmental Sustainability course hosted a panel discussion with the focus on “what can be do for our community to ensure food security?” Students shared results from their research, surveys and next steps to help the NISD community with food security. Two students presented their new business venture: custom 3D Printing! PLTW EngineeringOur Middle School PLTW Engineering courses were well represented with teams in the robotics challenge and presentations from the projects completed in class. Students presented their puzzle cube project where they designed individual pieces on SketchUp and then created a model of each piece that would fit together like a cube. Several teams presented their therapeutic toy designs for children with cerebral palsy. Students used the engineering design process to design, research and build prototypes of their toys. “I love this class! We have had so much fun learning about engineering” stated a Medlin MS PLTW student. Thank you!Thank you to all of our students who spent their evening sharing their passions and knowledge with the community. Special thanks to our teachers for helping grow our young CTE minds. Thank you to NISD Instructional Technology for hosting such an awesome event! Want to explore more NISD CTE stories? Click here!
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