S.T.E.A.M
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. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!
FROM STEM TO STEAM
STEAM is a way to take the benefits of STEM and complete the package by integrating these principles in and through the arts. STEAM takes STEM to the next level: it allows students to connect their learning in these critical areas together with arts practices, elements, design principles, and standards to provide the whole pallet of learning at their disposal. STEAM removes limitations and replaces them with wonder, critique, inquiry, and innovation.
SCIENCE
At the Winchester School, we hold an annual STEAM Fest where students are provided with the opportunity to not only broaden their horizons by exploring their talents in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics , but also to lead these classes and learn about the teaching aspect of it. This year's, 2017, STEAM Fest is on January 25th. This year's theme is 'Metamorphosis'- we have interpreted this as change, so all the lessons taught will surround 'change' regarding science.