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What is the difference between
STEM and STEAM?


Both STEM and STEAM are dependent upon
Problem-based Learning 
 (designing a solution to a problem). 

 

STEM is an integration of science, technology, and/or math to design a solution to a problem.  STEM challenges provide an opportunity demonstrate understanding of science and/or math standards being taught in the classroom.  


STEAM 
is the integration of science, technology, and/or math infused with meaningful integration of the arts to design a solution to a problem.  STEAM is the purposeful and intentional use the arts as a vehicle for demonstrating understanding of science and/or math standards being taught in the classroom.   

 

True STEAM learning happens when: 

-Arts standards are infused into STEM instruction

-Arts modalities are used to interpret, present and share STEM work

-The Arts are a valid assessment tool for STEM learning



STEAM v. Arts Enhancement

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What are three ways to ensure I am truly designing a STEAM challenge for students?

1. Incorporate simple vocabulary from the arts into your lesson!
Examples: 

STEM lesson: Students are challenged to create a marble roller coaster out of recycled materials.

Add the "A": Discuss "form and function", aesthetics and color theory in design. If a roller coaster is more visually appealing, will more people ride it? How is color selected for roller coasters? What does a designer need to think about when adding attractive elements to a roller coaster design (natural elements, metallic tones and reflective light, durable materials, etc.)


STEM lesson: Students are challenged to create a video or stage performance that teaches others about the importance of recycling.

Add the "A": Students define and take on the theatre roles of director, actor, artist, technician and writer in the process.

2. Connect to the Arts Standards!

Click here to view all K-8 arts standards!
Click here to view the K-5 basic art vocabulary
Click here to view the K-5 Basic music vocabulary
Click here to view the K-5 basic theatre vocabulary

3. Connect to the Design Process!

Engineers, Scientists, Artists, Actors, Musicians, Dancers....they all use similar thinking and design processes! A STEAM lesson doesn't also have to be product driven, it can also be PROCESS driven!


Fine Arts & The Engineering Design Process

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