STEAM foundations are a year-Long course where the five disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are integrated into projects with real-world applications. Students will learn to solve problems through competitive and collaborative activities. Math and Science skills will be taught and interwoven into these activities. Students will learn the engineering design loop and scientific method of inquiry as they are challenged to imagine, design, and build structures, transportations systems, power and energy systems and compete in technology competitions. The importance of aesthetics as well as the harmony of form and functions will be explored. Throughout the course, students will be issued a challenge, learn the STEAM content needed to complete the challenge, create a solution/design, test the design, and then make necessary adjustments to their design/solution.
Students will establish a basic operational understanding of the following four areas: Guided Inquiry, Arts and design, Technology Productivity, and the Application of Engineering. These areas will be taught in the context of the five areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and problem-based instruction.