The Current State of STEAM A Report to the Board of Education Mark Secaur Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction April 9, 2014
Was Leonardo da Vinci an artist, a scientist, or an engineer?
Leonardo did not compartmentalize his interests. To him, all knowledge was related. What he could learn in one field would help shed light on others. This attitude allowed him to cross-fertilize ideas in unusually creative ways. He thought of architecture, for example, as related to human anatomy. Buildings resembled bodies; the more he could learn about anatomy, the better an architect, or “building doctor,” he would be . - Krull, K. (2005). Leonardo da Vinci. New York: Scholastic.
What is STEAM? STEAM = Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based in Mathematical elements.
Why is STEAM Important? • STEAM is a pathway to increase U.S. economic competitiveness. • Tomorrow’s innovators are artists and designers. • Design is increasingly becoming a key differentiator for technology startups and products.
* Current State * Ogden Elementary School- STEAM Night January 16 th * Hewlett Elementary School- STEAM Night February 27 th * Franklin Elementary School- STEAM Night April 29 th • Hands-on and Project-based Learning Activities • Cradle of Aviation Workshops • Robotics demonstrations • Games and Experiments
* Current State- WMS * Weather Bug Weather Station * Greenhouse and Pond * 3D Printers * Project-based Learning * Art and Technology curricula
* Current State- HHS * Course Offerings * Robotics * First Tech Challenge * Science Research * 3D Printers
* Current State- PD * STEM Magazine * Conferences * Tri-State Consortium * EdLeader21 * Systems Thinking
* Desired State * Franklin, Hewlett, and Ogden- Project-based Learning * Woodmere Middle School – STEAM Outdoor Environmental Lab; Education for Sustainability * Hewlett High School – Cross- disciplinary Sequences related to STEAM; career and Technical Education (CTE); Engineering; Design
* Desired State Explore Project Lead The Way (2014-2015) * National Pre-Engineering Program * Currently in 5,000 schools * Affiliated with Rochester Institute of Technology
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