The document introduces a STEAM lab that has been created to allow students to engage in hands-on, cross-curricular learning involving science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The STEAM lab contains various materials and technologies like a 3D printer, coding robots, electronics, and craft materials that teachers can use for lessons and activities. Teachers are encouraged to utilize the lab and mobile carts during scheduled times or whenever the room is available to incorporate STEAM concepts into their classrooms and spark students' creativity, problem-solving, and interest in potential careers.
3. WHY HAVE A STEAM LAB?
The STEAM Lab is a unique extension of the
regular classroom where students will be able to
engage in exciting, cross-curricular learning
opportunities, and hands on activities involving
science, technology, engineering, the arts and
math (STEAM) using recycled materials and
technology.
The STEAM lab has curriculum connections to
Common Core State Standards in reading, writing,
and math and Next Generation Science Standards
4. WHY HAVE A STEAM LAB?
STEAM is not going away soon.
Sparks our students imaginations .
Gives them critical thinking skills.
Shows them it’s OK to make mistakes.
Connect to “real world” career opportunities.
You never know - maybe you are teaching our
next famous architect, astronaut, physicist,
surgeon, scientist, and the list goes on…..
5. WHAT DOES OUR LAB HAVE?
Makerbot Replicator Mini 3-D Printer
Wonder Workshop Dash and Dot Coding Robots
iPad
LittleBits Electronic Circuits
Legos and the Lego Wall
K’Nex Components
Used Electronics to Take Apart
Recycled Materials
New Materials
…All to be used to however you choose.
6. HOW DOES THE LAB WORK?
On your schedule
Media Specialist will collaborate and co-teach if
you choose
Wednesday mornings from 9:03 to 10:00 are
designated for STEAM in the Media schedule
You can use the lab whenever the room is free
Can’t bring your class down? No problem! We
have 2 mobile carts to put your materials on and
take to your classroom.
7. IF I WANT TO BORROW
SOMETHING, WHAT DO I DO?
You may use any of the recycled materials at any
time. But, if you use, please try to replenish for the
next user.
If you are taking a mobile cart, please sign it out in
the Media Center.
All electronics are kept in a locked cabinet and
must be signed out in the Media Center.
All pieces must be returned and in working order.
