The Power of STE AM

Improves Critical Thinking: The ability to objectively evaluate, test and experiment helps improve critical thinking skills. Why did this chemical react with the other one? Why did this piece of bread have more bacteria than the others?

Increases Creativity: When a child is encouraged to be an innovator, and bring imaginary ideas to life, the possibilities are endless. Let kids draw up ideas for a new robot or learn how to code on a computer.

Life Skills: Most science projects involve working with others to solve a problem or to create an experiment. Learning to patiently work with others from a young age can help in many aspects of life.

Discover the Why: How many times have you heard “Why is grass green?” “Why can’t we live on the moon?” and countless other questions that relate directly back to scientific evidence. Pick a topic each week to go over with your family and answer those “But, why?” questions in a fun way.

The importance of STEAM is much larger than its individual parts. Each element is an access point for guiding inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking, whether at school, home or on the playground. Below are five reasons to get kids engaged in science. 1 2 3 4 5

For the Future: According to a study titled “Planning Early for Careers in Science,” students who report early expectations for a career in science are much more likely to complete a degree in a STEM field. This suggests that early exposure to science may be important for a student’s future career aspirations.

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