What is STREAM?
What is STREAM?
STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, art, and math) is an expansion of the STEM movement that is broadened to include religion and the arts. To fulfill our
mission of educating the whole child, we have taken the components of STEM and incorporated religion to strengthen each child’s spiritual foundation and the arts to
provide avenues to improve creative thinking and communication skills. These aptitudes are important in all subject areas. While STREAM emphasizes the subjects of science, technology, religion, engineering, art, and math, it works in conjunction with all subjects of learning to create unique activities and comprehensive projects. Much like the real world, this allows students to use all of their talent, knowledge, creativity, and hard work to solve problems and provide solutions.
Why is STREAM important?
In a rapidly-changing world, it is important that we equip our students with the skills and mindsets needed to be successful in the careers of today and tomorrow. As technology expands and global economies become increasingly complex, success is not just measured by what you know, but what you can do with what you know. It is increasingly vital to expand students’ skillsets in order for them to succeed in careers and fields that don’t even exist yet. Finding the best answer among many possible
solutions, developing prototypes, working professionally in a team environment, and preparing to defend data are just a few of the skills that are essential to the future
success of our students.
How is ACS implementing STREAM?
STREAM is not limited to a defined curriculum but rather it is a culture of learning that is integrated into every classroom at ACS. STREAM lessons and projects focus on what 21st century employers consider the most important skills in the workforce: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication, and curiosity. In addition to receiving STREAM lessons in their regular classrooms, every child attends a special STREAM class each week in which to practice and apply these skills in the science, engineering, and technology labs. ACS is also committed to providing students with 21st century technology skills by focusing on computer literacy, coding and robotics. Technology is integrated into all subject areas to empower students to leverage technology to reach their learning goals through inquiry-based learning.
How will STREAM be utilized in the classroom?
approach problems and implement new ideas. This is accomplished through wide range of lessons, activities, and projects that focus on the hands-on application of
knowledge and skills. Students are given the chance to study a variety of subjects to help pursue this goal such as agriculture, culinary arts, architecture, entrepreneurship, and digital media. ACS also utilizes learning models such as Arts Captivating Spirits, the Autonomous Learner Model, and Multiple Intelligences to educate the whole child and discover every child’s special talents and interests.
STREAM Vision Statement: To equip our students with the skills and mindsets to be successful in the careers of today and tomorrow.
STREAM Mission Statement: Employ project-based learning, team-building exercises, and critical thinking to solve real-world problems using the core values of ACS.