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Stumbling Into The Spiral: A Serendipitous Steam Exploration, David Rufo
Stumbling Into The Spiral: A Serendipitous Steam Exploration, David Rufo
The STEAM Journal
An artist-educator discovers how a STEAM-based approach to making art brings together a variety of subject areas in surprising ways.
Wonder, Walking, And Water, Rachel Mayeri
Wonder, Walking, And Water, Rachel Mayeri
The STEAM Journal
Art and Science is a seminar and studio course on science-inspired art practices. We will survey and discuss cutting-edge art-science theory, practice, and institutions in seminar. In studio, we examine art-science topics in hands-on experiments, and guided activities leading to art projects.
Science Theater As Steam: A Case Study Of "Save It Now", Christopher D. Davidson, Willard Simms
Science Theater As Steam: A Case Study Of "Save It Now", Christopher D. Davidson, Willard Simms
The STEAM Journal
What are the markers of a successful STEAM program? How and when can educators be reasonably sure that an interdisciplinary unit or project, rich in both the sciences and the arts, has delivered on its implicit promise – by adding value to a student’s education in ways that are beyond the scope of traditional discipline-specific learning? I attempt to address this question with a case study of Theatre of Will’s “Save It Now,” a pilot program for 4th, 5th and 6th graders at eight Los Angeles public schools that integrates theater arts, music and the STEM …
Using Steam To Increase Engagement And Literacy Across Disciplines, Robert L. Long Ii, Stephen S. Davis
Using Steam To Increase Engagement And Literacy Across Disciplines, Robert L. Long Ii, Stephen S. Davis
The STEAM Journal
This paper explores STEAM as a solution to improving student engagement and helping students improve functional literacy across the curriculum. While STEM is a fairly established approach to curriculum, researchers and practitioners are continuing to develop and understand STEAM and its place in school curriculum. It is important that educators foster this holistic approach to education and strive to participate in active research associated with STEAM. It is also most advantageous for stakeholders to understand the importance of arts integration and its use to support collaboration, innovation, and creativity within students. Key strategies can be used to support arts integration …