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Why should we include STEAM education in our curriculum? STEAM is naturally engaging and exciting for K-8 students. They love hands-on, interactive activities that appeal to their curiosity in exploring how things work. Student-centered, open-ended STEAM problems allow students to work together and share ideas.
STEAM
VISION
- Multi-functional Makerspace
- Age Appropriate Manipulatives
Example Challenges
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Designing a robot that delivers supplies at a hospital
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Construction a rescue method for a trapped zoo animal
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Designing and developing a tablet game
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Solving a fictional crime
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Examining ways to cut energy consumption
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Creating mobile apps that help clients overcome obstacles
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Designing a home created from a reclaimed shipping container
21ST
CENTURY
SKILLS
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Problem Solvers - be creative and flexible
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Innovators - explore different ideas
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Inventors - recognize failures as opportunities for discovery
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Logical Thinkers - use sound mathematical procedures to arrive at a rational conclusion
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Collaborators - flourish in group settings and communicate well with others
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Global Citizens - develop solutions that will help others
RESEARCH
SHOWS
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Generate interest in sciences early
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STEAM careers drive innovation
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Professionals in STEAM careers examine, explore and solve real life problems
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STEAM skills applicable to many careers
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Demand for STEAM jobs accelerating