What is STEAM?
STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology,Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. The idea of emphasizing these subjects in delivering the curriculum has been driven by the business community, with the goal of preparing an agile and competitive workforce. It is important to note that STEAM is not a program, but a philosophy. In the real world, content knowledge is interwoven, layered and sophisticated, not experienced in isolation such as in traditional education settings (separate math time, separate science time, etc.). STEAM skills are vital for success in the 21st century and critical to our collective future. The "Critical C's" of Collaboration, Cooperation and Communication are emphasized through project-based learning, usually through interdisciplinary (across subjects) activities.
How did STEAM get started at Old Mill?
STEAM started in July 2014 with approval from the SBDM Council to change our Art program to a STEAM-focused philosophy. Since starting STEAM at Old Mill, many other schools have visited to get ideas for their own STEAM centers. We are happy to have started a trend.
STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology,Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. The idea of emphasizing these subjects in delivering the curriculum has been driven by the business community, with the goal of preparing an agile and competitive workforce. It is important to note that STEAM is not a program, but a philosophy. In the real world, content knowledge is interwoven, layered and sophisticated, not experienced in isolation such as in traditional education settings (separate math time, separate science time, etc.). STEAM skills are vital for success in the 21st century and critical to our collective future. The "Critical C's" of Collaboration, Cooperation and Communication are emphasized through project-based learning, usually through interdisciplinary (across subjects) activities.
How did STEAM get started at Old Mill?
STEAM started in July 2014 with approval from the SBDM Council to change our Art program to a STEAM-focused philosophy. Since starting STEAM at Old Mill, many other schools have visited to get ideas for their own STEAM centers. We are happy to have started a trend.
Where is the STEAM Lab?
The STEAM Lab is at Old Mill Academy, an elementary school serving 400+ students in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. Old Mill is a Bullitt County Public School. Old Mill developed the first STEAM Lab in Bullitt County during the 2013/14 school year.
The STEAM Lab is at Old Mill Academy, an elementary school serving 400+ students in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. Old Mill is a Bullitt County Public School. Old Mill developed the first STEAM Lab in Bullitt County during the 2013/14 school year.
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