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All of these lead to high levels of engagement

Traditionally, subjects have been taught in isolation STEAM brings them together.

STEM and STEAM Exploration

Where

on the internet/connections around the world?

at school

field trips

extra curricular activities/club in and outside of school

learning commons

in homeroom classes

at home

When

start developing a child's interest in their early years, with a strong background they will remain interested in these fields

Why

prepare students to become innovators, problem solvers and creators, in order to fill STEM jobs we know about now and those that have not yet been created

lack of people to fill jobs, especially women and minorities

more jobs that need math and science in the future

drives our economy

STEAM

Math

Art

Engineering

Technology

Science

Additional resources

STAO Science Teachers' Association of Ontario - has great resources

12 Ways to Bring STEM to Your Classroom

Assessment

demonstration and explanation/presentation of final product

observation of learning skills

student reflection and self-evaluation

conversations with students throughout process

co-constructed learning goals for all subjects

How is it taught?

inquiry based learning

hands on

students are makers and designers

based on real-life problems, therefore relevant to students

challenge based learning/project based learning

use design process

Evaluate

Test

Create

Design

teacher becomes the facilitator

integrates these subjects and relates directly to the curriculum

In the Learning Commons

visual posters and provocations e.g., design process

makerspaces go hand in hand with STEAM learning

TL supports research and facilitates learning with students

conversations with students to further exploration

promotes/facilitates global connections

virtual resources

books

collaboration with teacher-librarian and teacher