蒸汽

蒸汽 is an approach to learning that connects Science, 技术, Engineering, Art, and Math. The future of work requires students to build skills across multiple subjects to solve problems and develop an authentic, 自适应, lifelong approach to learning. It is at the intersection of 蒸汽 disciplines, in combination with our longstanding tradition in the humanities, that allows student intellect and creativity to imagine the innovations of tomorrow.

After studying 蒸汽 pedagogy during a 清晨格兰特, 较低的学校 Art Coordinator Jessica Grisafi and 较低的学校 Science Coordinator Craig Newberger piloted the 蒸汽 Studio in 4th grade classes during the 2016-17 school year. The goal is to build vertical growth of 蒸汽 experiences and learning throughout all divisions.

蒸汽 Studio项目

During the 2017-18 school year, Jess and Craig incorporated 12 蒸汽 sessions into the 4th Grade rotation, introducing fun and collaborative exercises based on the tenets of 蒸汽. Projects included creating tape mazes and guiding classmates through them, studying kinectic sculpture with special guest Barney Stone, 'mindmapping' the way our brains process ideas, and designing a translator device.

学生 also presented their projects to 1st-5th Grade students and teachers during a special assembly, driving additional 协作 like 3rd Grade 蒸汽 Challenges and a 蒸汽 Buddies program that pairs 5th graders and Kindergarteners for a toy design project based on design thinking.

修补匠实验室

修补匠实验室 has a new home! As part of capital improvements to McLean and Leas Hall, an expanded Tinker Lab provides an innovative makerspace for all students in PreK through 5th Grade.

修补匠实验室 engages learners in the creative process of making by providing materials that encourage innovation, 协作, and creative problem-solving. This 21st century space includes a woodworking area with real tools, 烹饪设备, 乐高积木墙, natural building materials and Little Bits circuits.

See photos of the new TinkerLab in action!

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Interested in learning more about how to implement 蒸汽 in your classroom? These activity books are a great place to start!