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STEAM

Baldwin Schools Board of Education Presentation March 13, 2019

What is STEAM and the Next Generation Science Standards?

STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

What is the Structure of the STEAM Model?

• All students benefit Grades 4-5
• Six weeks 3 times a week
• Collaboration
• Students meet in the

Innovatrium /Discovery Labs

• Engineering Design Process

4th Grade STEAM

• Essential Question: What is energy?
• Connections to 4th grade science

unit: Sun and Energy

• Apply this to a real world problem of

renewable energy and solar energy. ○ Research ○ Discussion ○ Plan Company Mission ○ Solution ○ Test

5th Grade STEAM

• Essential Question: Whose responsibility

is it to care for the world’s water?

• Connections to 5th grade science unit:

Synthesis of Systems

• Apply this to a real world problem of

water pollution. ○ Research ○ Discussion ○ Plan Company Mission ○ Solution ○ Test

Students as Producers

Culminating Work

• Ongoing discussion
• Lingering Questions
• Creating Instructional Videos
• Cross Grade Level Debriefing

What are the benefits of the STEAM program?

• Teaches Problem Solving
• Encourages Experimentation
• Maximizes Student

Engagement

• Encourages Adaptation
• Engineering Component

aligned with NGSS

Community Connections

STEAM Night, Student Talks

Collaboration with:

• Baldwin Elementary Families
• Baldwin High School Students
• Local Businesses
• Molloy College

Collaboration & Communication Scientific Habits of Mind

Critical Thinking & Creativity