STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) involves teaching and learning using multiple disciplines. A STEAM Lab allows students to explore concepts across subjects in a creative space centered around art. The document outlines various STEAM concepts and techniques students may explore such as creating idea maps, learning to solder, creative coding, and exhibition of student work. It also provides an example of how to structure project-based STEAM learning using objectives focused on gaining student attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction.

1. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and
Mathematics) means teaching and learning using more than
one modality.
Documenting
& observing the
environment or
phenomena.
Applying science
for practical
purposes.
Designing,
building, using
engines, machines,
and structures.
Expressing or
applying human
creative skill and
imagination.
Studying numbers,
quantities, shapes
and the relations
between them.

2. STEAM Lab is a place for students to play, think, and create
across disciplinary boundaries while keeping art central to
learning.

3. W.E.B. Du Bois

4. Artist: Stacey Robinson

6. Grandmaster Flash

7. Cross-fader

8. Drawing by John Coltrane given to Yusef Lateef in 1960.

11. Fundamentals: Creating idea maps,
basic circuits, learning to solder, etc.

12. Design Thinking

13. Algorithmic Thinking

14. Prototyping: Fabricating &
testing ideas as puppet
controllers.

15. Creative coding is a type of computer programming in which
the goal is to create something expressive instead of
something functional.

16. Exhibition: Present, perform
& share the work.

17. ARCS Project-Based STEAM Learning Planning Sheet
Objective Example
Attention To focus
learner’s
attention to
making a
STEAM
project.
Many artists use specific STEAM concepts to create their work.
Relevance To show
learners the
importance of
using STEAM
to make a
good project.
Using specific STEAM concepts is a good way to gain skills you will need to be an effective artist.
Confidence To help
increase
confidence in
the STEAM
skills learned.
By the end of the workshop, you will be required to make an effective STEAM project using the
provided criteria (i.e., 4 “C’s” and RICO).
Satisfaction To reward
students for
learning new
STEAM skills.
Provide positive feedback and/or rewards for phases of the project.