A broadened area branching out from STEM education, STEAM typically refers more to the creative side of things. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, which also happen to encompass some of the most prominent careers today. If we add an 'A' to make it STEAM, however, now we're incorporating art as well. Though not super closely related to science and technology on the surface, the arts may seem to be a strange element to add into STEM learning. With more opportunities to be creative, however, students can develop many of the key skills they'd need for success in a STEM career. STEAM learning encompasses many different areas—from artistic projects or makerspace endeavors to creatively solving problems. As kids try new, hands-on experiences, they also have more chances to activate inquiry and curiosity. And, these are two key drivers of learning and discovery.
Essentially, moving from STEM to STEAM involves adding extra creativity and opportunities for artistic freedom and exploration. Oftentimes, children will leverage various technologies in STEM or MakerEd projects but they can do even more. Tapping into the STEAM side of things, this gives them a chance to learn how thought-provoking questions and unique design elements can also come into play during their problem-solving processes. Educators could still encourage students to question things and connect problems to solutions—albeit with a more artistic lens. In STEAM projects, children often get to incorporate personalized details that illustrate some of their passions. And, while this self-expression is also important, it's how they authenticate these projects to the next degree that's truly valuable. Browse our STEAM content below for more insights and check out our store for all the tools you'll need.
Is your child feeling delighted, astonished or anxious? “Feel Electric!” explores all those emotions and more. As part of the Military Families “Find the Right Word” initiative, this app offers engaging tools that use content and curriculum from The Electric Company to provide opportunities to explore emotional vocabulary and self-expression.
Here at Eduporium, we want to make this year’s Thanksgiving all about STEAM. Science, technology, engineering, art + design, and math: we are constantly reminded of the importance of these subjects for driving forward our nation’s economy. And it got us wondering: what does STEAM really mean for us?
This app offers you a unique approach to trivia as you piece together each question from a selection of phrases and challenge kids to find the answer. As such, it’s a good tool for embracing facts and figures as well. And, with this app’s exuberant, kid-friendly presentation, it is great for students nine and up, but all will enjoy using
Halloween is just around the corner, and for the Eduporium team, that means it’s time to set out and find the perfect pumpkin. We wanted one that is big and scary: a pumpkin so frightening that it makes grown men whimper. We also wanted a pumpkin that is educational, fun, and safe for children, because that’s what Eduporium is all
This may be just what they need to have more fun learning English. Shake-a-Phrase is a fun language app for creative writing prompts, vocabulary, and parts of speech practice. Perfect for learning and laughing in the classroom or on-the-go, it features over 2,000 words and definitions in 5 engaging themes for kids aged eight and up.
The Jumbled Sentences series 1-9 is designed for beginners to improve their writing skills. This app offers students an easy and interactive way for beginners to learn the word order in a fun way. ‘OK’ button allows you to do self-checking on your own and get the correct answer without anyone’s help, building key skills in the process.
Over 6 million people have downloaded the grown-up version of 7 Little Words. Which was recognized in O, The Oprah Magazine. Now Discover 7 Little Words that’s made just for kids, which received a 2013 Children’s Technology Review—Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Design. You and your kids will discover 7 colorful worlds and solve mini puzzles.
We’ll tell you if it’s worth your time, if what we find is any good. Wonders of Life brilliantly capture the basics of biology, everywhere from North America to Africa to Australia and beyond. Physicist Brian Cox expertly illustrates the diversity and complexity of life with vivid images, text, and videos, sparking a sense of imagination and urge for exploration.
I wholeheartedly suggest encouraging kids, students, and peers to attend hackathons or makeathons, or community innovation days. Better yet, host one in your community! Let me tell you about my experience, and why I feel that being part of a group of people, making something together, is an invaluable experience.
Leaves are usually green in color and that comes from a pigment called chlorophyll. Think of the leaves as a fancy kitchen that uses sunlight and other good things provided by nature to manufacture food for the trees. In making the food for the trees, the leaves also produce water. What exactly are we getting it? Head inside for more.
