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STEAM
"After a certain high level of technical skill is achieved, science and art tend to coalesce in esthetics, plasticity, and form. The greatest scientists are always artists as well." -Albert Einstein
Learn More:
Who?
- http://www.primetimepbc.org/steam-initiative#2
- http://steamedu.com/about-us/students/
- http://www.hilburnacademy.net/what-is-steam.html
- http://www.edutopia.org/blog/stem-to-steam-strengthens-economy-john-maeda
- http://steam-notstem.com/
- http://www.thecountryschool.org/page.cfm?p=518
- http://stemtosteam.org
ALL students. NOT just boys. ANY age group. Get EVERYONE involved. Teacher, students, etc. Here's how:
http://www.primetimepbc.org/steam-initiative#2
If you don't want to read about it, PLEASE watch the TED Talks!
"It's not a program... it's a philosophy."
What is it?
Why do we need it?
- Interdisciplinary learning
- Interweaving subject matter: no separated times for math, science, etc.
Science
Technology
Engineering
Art
Mathematics
- Preparing children for the competitive workforce
- Vital skills for the 21st century
- Challenges learner inclusion
- Students are a part of the learning process
- Incorporates the WHOLE brain
FUNctional Learning
http://www.hilburnacademy.net/what-is-steam.html
The Critical C's
- Hands-on, project-based learning
- Inquiry-based
- Active participation by all - students and teachers
- Based on student interest
- ENGAGING
Collaboration
Cooperation
http://steamedu.com/about-us/students/
Communication