Exploration Factory
Vision
Give students opportunities to explore and prototype possible future careers.Build students' critical thinking skills and character to shape an exponentially changing future. Help each student to uncover their unique talents.
Outcomes
Reduce absenteeism by creating a space where students want to be in, learn new things in new ways.
Significantly higher student engagement means no iPhone use nor other behavioral distractions.
Increased achievement because students are learning what's relevant to them and their future.
Explore | Possible | Futures
Arts
Electric Paint, 3D Printing
Multimedia
Livestream, Game Design, Website Development
Maker
Hands-on Maker Tools, Engineering, Fabrication
Thinker
Brain Builders, Conundrums, Riddles, Ideation
Project Themes|
The conundrums of emissions
January
Engineer's Week, what will you create?
February
Prism in the sky!
March
Earth Day! What if there was no traffic?
April
Ag Tech AI
August
Hispanic Heritage
September
Seven Wonders of the World
October
Empire Autopsy
November
Expanded | Learning
Robotics
Join the GHS Zero Robotics Team. Learn to code robots on the International Space Station. This program is in partnership with MIT, NASA and the ISS.
Podcast
Learn how to create a podcast. Get valuable experience with new, leading edge production technologies and distribution strategies.
Chess
GHS Chess Club for beginners and expert players. Practice your skills for the upcoming Chess Challenge in September.
Podcast |Live
Podcast Live
Write your awesome label here.
Podcast | Replay
SmarterWorld Café
Lex Hoefsloot
Entrepreneur
Malcom Mitchell
NFL Player
Rick Schoite
Sound Engineer
Pranay Mameliti
NASA Drone Specialist
Helena Good
Creative Change Maker
Trevor MacKenzie
Asking Big Questions
Anne Bamford
Skills for 21st Century
Peter van Deventer
Jobs in Global Economy
Your Opinion Matters
Let us know what you think about the Innovation Center, a.k.a. Exploration Factory in Room 25 of Gonzales High School.
Have ideas you'd like to share?
Simply complete the form and we'll reach out to you! --Michael Arredondo, Principal
Thank you!