Academics

STEM El Sadat School offers a dynamic and rigorous academic environment uniquely focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation through a hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. The program is distinctive for its project-based learning model, where students are empowered with significant responsibility and self-direction. Rather than a traditional lecture-based format, learning is centered around solving complex challenges. Academic life at STEM El Sadat can best be described as "high challenge, high integration," where rigorous academic standards are supported by a deeply interconnected curriculum.

All students undertake a comprehensive and integrated curriculum during their years of study. Core subjects include multi-year sequences in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Mechanics. This is complemented by required courses in Computer Science, English, Arabic, and Social Studies to ensure a well-rounded education. The cornerstone of the STEM El Sadat experience is the Capstone Project. This mandatory, multi-year endeavor requires students to apply their cumulative knowledge from all disciplines to research, design, and present a solution to a real-world problem, often tied to Egypt's "Grand Challenges." Physical education and school counseling are also integral components of the student experience.

Course of Studies

  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Geology (Earth Science)
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Social Studies (History & Geography)
  • Capstone Project I
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Citizenship
  • Capstone Project II

In their final year, students continue with a set of core subjects while also choosing a specialization track in either Mathematical Science or Scientific Science. The year culminates in the finalization and defense of their Capstone Project.

Core Subjects (All Seniors)

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Citizenship & National Education
  • Capstone Project III (Defense)

Specialization Tracks

Mathematical Science Track

  • Advanced Mathematics (Calculus & Integration)
  • Advanced Mechanics

Scientific Science Track

  • Geology
  • Biology

Senior Year Electives

Mathematics

  • Grade 10, Semester 1: Right Triangle Trigonometry, Statistics, Modeling with Geometry (2D/3D Objects), Similarity and Scaling, Area and Volume Formulas, Linear and Step Functions.
  • Grade 10, Semester 2: Quadratic Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions and Identities, Systems of Linear Equations, Matrices and Determinants.
  • Grade 11, Semester 1: Polynomial and Absolute Value Functions, Rational Functions, Permutations, Combinations, Binomial Theorem, and Probability.
  • Grade 11, Semester 2: Continuity and Limits, Derivatives and Rates of Change, Techniques of Integration, and Statistics (Normal Distribution).
  • Grade 12, Semester 1: Implicit Differentiation, Maximum and Minimum Values, Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences, and Complex Numbers.
  • Grade 12, Semester 2: Motion Analysis using Derivatives, Differential Equations, Techniques of Integration, and Equations of Lines and Planes in 3D.

Science

  • Biology (Grade 1): Cell Biology (Disease, Cell Theory, Membranes), Genetics (DNA/RNA, Proteins), Cell Cycle, Ecosystems, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Carbon Cycle, and Population Dynamics.
  • Biology (Grade 11): Human Reproduction, Theory of Evolution (Natural Selection, Fossil Evidence), Phylogeny, Microevolution and Macroevolution, Genetic Modification, and Biodiversity.
  • Chemistry (Grade 1): Scientific Method, Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Nuclear Chemistry, Chemical Reactions, Solutions, Stoichiometry, Intermolecular Forces, and Gas Laws.
  • Chemistry (Grade 2): Water Purification, Aqueous Solutions, Acids and Bases, Reaction Rates, Catalysts, Chemical Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Electrochemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
  • Physics (Grade 1): Measurement and Errors, Newtonian Mechanics (Forces, Equilibrium, Motion), Gravity, Torque, Energy, Work, Power, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics.
  • Physics (Grade 11): Law of Gravitation, Electric and Magnetic Fields, DC Circuits (Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws), AC Circuits, Electromagnetic Induction, Transformers, Semiconductors, and Diodes.
  • Earth Science (Geology): Branches of Earth Science, Minerals and Rocks (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic), Rock Cycle, Ore Minerals, Energy Resources (Fossil Fuels, Renewable), Water Cycle, River Systems, Soil Science, Geologic Time, and Evolution of Earth's Systems.

Computer Science

  • Foundations: Importance of ICT, Operating Systems, File Management, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Digital Imaging, Data Types, and Debugging (Syntax, Runtime, Logic).
  • Programming: Basic Programming Codes, Problem Solving, Control Statements (If-statements, Loops), and Introduction to Android App Development (Android Studio, UI Layouts, Views).

Language Arts

  • English: Oral and Written Communication, Reading Comprehension (Literature like Oliver Twist), Vocabulary and Dictionary Skills, Research and Presentation Skills, Grammar, Idioms, and Essay Writing (Argumentative, Expository).
  • German: Basic Greetings and Introductions, Personal Information (Name, Origin), Filling out Forms, Numbers, Discussing Food, Housing, and Expressing Preferences.
  • Arabic: Applying Grammatical and Rhetorical Rules, Critical Analysis of Literary and Poetic Texts, Presentation Skills, Creative Writing, and Deriving Human Values from Texts.

Social Studies

  • Geography: Branches of Geography, Modern Geographic Techniques, Topography and Climate of Egypt, and Natural Vegetation.
  • History: Sources of History, Rise of Civilizations (Ancient Egypt, Iraq, Greece), Islamic Civilization, Modern Civilizations (Japan), and Analysis of Political, Social, and Cultural Life in Various Civilizations.

Mechanics

  • Grade 1: 1-D and 2-D Kinematics, Newton's Laws, Translational and Rotational Equilibrium, Circular Motion, Friction, Vectors, and Projectile Motion.
  • Grade 2: Force of Friction, Work-Energy Theorem, Conservation of Energy, Power, Center of Mass, and Conservation of Momentum.
  • Grade 3: Torque and Cross Product, Rotational Kinematics and Dynamics, Conservation of Angular Momentum, and Applications of Calculus in Mechanics.

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