“ Because we went over the phases so many times , we remember them vividly .” “ It caused us to need to know the cell division process off the top of our heads .” “ It helped us visualize meiosis and mitosis better .” “ We had to really understand it first , then make it .”
“ The true challenge of STEAM is to advocate truly cross-curricular learning rather than simply adding in some art projects . The real world isn ’ t segregated by discipline the way the school curriculum is .”
There were some students who were anxious to get back to “ regular art class ” rather than learning about science during art . This is strong evidence in support of “ art for art ’ s sake .” It is important to note that integration shouldn ’ t be happening in the art classroom alone . True integration requires a balanced emphasis on a variety of disciplines , with equally rigorous educational activities and multiple assessments . The challenge of STEAM is to advocate truly cross-curricular learning rather than simply adding in some art projects . The real world isn ’ t segregated by discipline in the way that the school curriculum is . Outside of the school building , art and design are thoroughly integrated with all parts of life . By designing units that emphasize whole-brain learning and real-world situations with artistic processes rather than products , teachers can stimulate meaningful creative expression and promote the value of the arts in education .
Stop-Motion Animation Resources Pixar in a Box- https :// www . khanacademy . org / partner-content / pixar Wallace and Gromit Cracking Contraptions- https :// www . youtube . com / watch ? v = d54yH2sNpw4 Brickfilms- http :// brickfilms . com / Since 2011 , Dani d ’ Epagnier has taught art to all of the students in grades PK-8 at St . Louis School in Clarksville , MD . When working with her students , her goal is to promote creative thinking and independent work skills in addition to technical artistic processes . She is currently writing a thesis on expanding STEM programs into STEAM by encouraging artsbased lessons in the general curriculum .
STEAMed Magazine
9
January 2016 Edition