STEAM Explorers: Innovate, Create, Discover

Week 1: Welcome to STEAM! Let’s Build and Discover

• Objective: Explore the exciting world of STEAM and teamwork.
• Highlights:
  • Learn the basics of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
  • Build a challenging structure to understand structure and balance.
  • Fun Activity: Compete in a team-building challenge to see which team’s creation stands tallest.

Week 2: Engineering Bridges and Structures

• Objective: Design and test strong, stable structures.
• Highlights:
  • Learn about the different types of bridges and how they work.
  • Experiment with materials like paper, straws, and popsicle sticks to create a bridge.
  • Fun Activity: Test your bridge’s strength by seeing how much weight it can hold.

Weeks 3-4: Art Meets Technology: Coding Animations

• Objective: Blend creativity and technology to bring art to life.
• Highlights:
  • Introduction to block-based coding tools like Scratch.
  • Create animations that tell a story or illustrate a concept.
  • Fun Activity: Code a short animated project that combines art and storytelling.

Weeks 5-6: Eco-Friendly Design and Innovation

• Objective: Explore how STEAM can help solve environmental challenges.
• Highlights:
  • Learn about sustainability and eco-friendly materials.
  • Design a model of an environmentally friendly product or building.
  • Fun Activity: Create a prototype of a water filter or solar-powered gadget.

Week 7: Math in Motion: Patterns and Problem-Solving

• Objective: Discover the connections between math and the real world.
• Highlights:
  • Use geometry and patterns to create beautiful art and solve puzzles.
  • Explore how math helps engineers design everyday objects.
  • Fun Activity: Build a geometric kite or a tessellation art piece.

Week 8: The STEAM Explorers Showcase

• Objective: Celebrate your creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Highlights:
  • Work in teams to complete a final STEAM challenge that combines all skills learned.
  • Present your creations in a fun and interactive showcase for family and friends.
  • Celebrate with your award certificate for innovation and teamwork!

 *Note: Course outline subject to change based on grade level of students and prior knowledge of students--we believe in providing a truly differentiated learning environment!*