STEAM
Those that support the need for art to be added to STEM projects are including not just art , but also language arts , social studies , physical arts , fine arts , and music . All of these subjects would be represented by the “ A ” in STEAM . Supporters of STEAM are not suggesting that more time should be spent on art and less on math and science , but that adding the artistic component will promote critical thinking , design , and other artistic talents in creative ways . This will make STEAM projects more flexible and fun , which will appeal to a wider variety of children with different interests and strengths .
STEAM is a relatively new idea and educators are not sure what adding arts to science , technology , engineering , and math looks like in a classroom setting . As we move forward , one thing remains constant - we want to give kids the lifelong skills they need to be successful both in school and the workforce . Our world has changed significantly in the last thirty years and we need to adjust accordingly to keep kids engaged in the classroom and prepared for the future .
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