May 9th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Submit to the STEAM Expo! - DEADLINE MAY 10TH
6th Grade: Monday, May 13th, 3:40 - 4:40, Mr. Reynold’s room (S5)
7th/8th Grade: During class, Mr. Kennedy’s room (S4)
May 2nd
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Submit to the STEAM Expo! - DEADLINE MAY 10TH
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE IN ONE WEEK!
The 2024 STEAM Expo at ASA will stop accepting student submissions in one week. All students in grades 1-12 have until May 10th, 10 pm, to submit their projects. The STEAM Expo will go online from May 27th and judging will take place throughout the week.
HOW THE EXPO WORKS:
Submit your Project: Use the entry template to submit your project. You have until May 10th to tweak or modify it.
Get Inspired: On May 27th, all projects will be posted online. Be sure to check out the Expo and support your fellow young scientists, artists, engineers, and innovators.
Be Recognized: Judging is based on project quality, originality/creativity, and communication. Awards and results will be announced at the end of the week
Online STEAM Expo: https://steamexpo24.asa.edu.py/
Expo Submissions Form: https://forms.gle/YsZtBXKzHsyhcjYp9
Check out the incredible submissions of last year's STEAM Expo!
April 25th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Interdisciplinary Projects
Fast fashion
Eco-packaging
Plastic alternatives
Food miles
Students in grade 7 have been learning about the planets, constellations, and phases of the moon while analyzing Vincent Van Gogh expressionist movement and the famous Starry Night painting. Students had to recreate a starry night from any part of the world using tools to depict a scientific and accurate sky. Take a look at their amazing creations!
April 18th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Join the High School or Middle School Robotics teams!
April 11th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
7th Grade Sustainable Cities - Urban Improvement in Asuncion
6th Grade Interdisciplinary Passion Projects
STEAM: Data collection, analysis, budgeting, adaptation, and/or measurement. Inclusion of science concepts and standards previously learned.
Humanities: Design a bilingual presentation that includes text, visuals, and multimedia elements in both English and Castellano
Global Readiness: Integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to make local and global connections
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Integration of the "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens"
April 4th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
SAVE THE DATES - Art Show / STEAM Expo / Tri-M / Special Surprise
Art Show Opening Ceremony - Monday, May 27th
STEAM Expo - Monday, May 27th to 31st
Makerspace Family Activities - TBD
Tri-M Concerts - Monday, May 27th and TBD
Special Surprise - TBD
FTC Robotics Workshop & Scrimmage - Friday, May 31st, and Saturday, June 1st
Mar 14th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Guest Physics Lecture - Dr. Eduardo Galiano, ASA Alumni ‘79
Mar 7th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Photography through Art and Chemistry
Feb 29th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Waterloo Math Competition in High School
Feb 22nd
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Learning to Code with Robots
Feb 15th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
FIRST Lego League National Competition
Feb 8th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Feb 1st
STEAM Learning @ ASA
STEM School of Excellence
Dec 14th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Summer STEAM Opportunities
Dec 7th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
High School STEAM Pathways
Jakob Usandivara - Biomedical
Daniel Lee - Data Analytics
Ramiro Pascual - Data Analytics
Ilan Maurer - Data Analytics
Nathan Maurer - Data Analytics
Devin Wang - Data Analytics
Dana Hong - Engineering Design
Valentina Caniza - Entrepreneurship
Anna Chung - Entrepreneurship
Melody Lee - Digital/Fine Arts
Nov 30th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
High School FTC Robotics Scrimmage
Nov 16th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Cerro Koi Field Trip & High School FTC Robotics Scrimmage
Nov 9th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
CCPA Community Service & FLUODER Chemical Plant Field Trip
Nov 2nd
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Biome Bottles & November Robotics Scrimmage
Oct 26th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
ASA Hosts 3rd Annual Latin American STEAM Institute
Oct 19th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Listen to a NASA Astronaut at Ben Franklin Science Corner
Oct 12th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
PTA Picnic Girls in STEAM & RoboGators Heading Home
The RoboGators safely arrived in Singapore, competed in the FIRST Global Challenge, and now are on their way back home. They are so proud of all the support they received, including a national decree from the government, and look forward to giving back to the community. Be on the lookout for a Nov 17th/18th friendly scrimmage on ASA’s campus! Poway High School Engineering Academy will be visiting ASA again and supporting us as we launch another amazing robotics event. Hope to see you there!
Oct 5th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Grade 5 Robots in Space & HS Trip to the Centro Experimental de Recursos Medicinales
ASA 9th graders took their biology and Guarani learning into the field with a recent trip to the Centro Experimental de Recursos Medicinales. Students took a hike through the forest, found native plants, practiced their names and uses, and tried various fruit juices grown locally. This field trip was an interdisciplinary collaboration between the subjects biology and Guarani, part of ASA promise to create meaningful and relevant learning experiences for students. We’ll done 9th grade team!
Sept 20th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Middle School Rocks! & RoboGators Meet the US Ambassador
Our RoboGators high school robotics team recently met with Mr. Marc Ostfield, US Ambassador to Paraguay, and his staff to show their commitment to STEAM education and demonstrate the current progress of their robot. Mr. Ostfield asked the team about their design process, how STEAM community service from ASA is reaching underserved communities, and what is needed to get more females involved in STEAM. The team is proud to have the support of the US Embassy and looks forward to continuing to build on previous collaborations and develop STEAM learning experiences for all students in Par
Sept 14th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Egg Drop Engineering & RoboGators Sponsors
Travel to Singapore this October to compete in the 'Olympics for robots' - FIRST Global Challenge
Community outreach to local schools to guide the development of a Paraguayan high school robotics league - FIRST Tech Challenge
Learn more about how to be part of the next league of robotics this year in Paraguay!
Donate now to make a difference - https://linktr.ee/robogators
Sept 7th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Makerspace Updates & RoboGators
Our high school RoboGators robotics team is one month away from Singapore! They are busy fundraising, doing community outreach, meeting with governmental officials, and building their robot! Check out the current progress on their robot and SPONSOR THE TEAM HERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!.
August 30th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
Solar Systems & FGC Robot Updates
The High School RoboGators team is working hard on their robot. The team spent an entire Saturday building the frame, connecting the motors, and wiring the various hubs. The robot still has a ways to go, but the current progress shows the holoscopic base, the control and expansion hub, and the chained intake delivery system. Go RoboGators
August 23rd
STEAM Learning @ ASA
ASA Robotics & Asuncion’s Maker Faire
Donate now to make a difference - https://linktr.ee/robogators
August 16th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
ASA RoboGators Need Your Support - FUNDRAISING
Travel to Singapore this October to compete in the 'Olympics for robots' - FIRST Global Challenge
Community outreach to local schools to guide the development of a Paraguayan high school robotics league - FIRST Tech Challenge
Learn more about how to be part of the next league of robotics this year in Paraguay!
Donate now to make a difference - https://linktr.ee/robogators
The Asuncion Maker Faire is back again! A Maker Faire is a platform for students and community members to show & tell what they've been making, share what they're learning, and inspire their communities. Join the ASA STEAM team this Saturday at Shopping Del Sol as we share some of our favorite tech toys, specifically our 3D printers, 3D scanner, LittleBits electronics kits, and TETRIX robots. The booth will also feature a chance to get to know the FGC RoboGators team members and learn about their “Road to Singapore”.
August 9th
STEAM Learning @ ASA
ASA RoboGators Need Your Support - FUNDRAISING
Our High School Robotics team needs your help! They are raising funds to support two big endeavors:
Travel to Singapore this October to compete in the FIRST Global Challenge (The Olympics for robots)
Community outreach to local schools to guide the development of a high school robotics league (FIRST Tech Challenge)
Sponsorship can come from companies, NGOs, established organizations, and even individuals or families. Based on the level of donation, the team will give sponsors special recognition, access, and publicity.
Here are the five levels of sponsorship
Support Level: Up to $500 USD
Friendship Level: Between $1000 USD
Sponsor Level: Between $1000 and $5000 USD
Ambassador Level: Between $5000 and $10000 USD
Champion Level: $10000 USD and more
Be part of the next league of robotics this year in Paraguay! Donate now to make a difference.
The payment method is by donation through bank transfer directly to the American School of Asuncion using the following information. Please note in the transfer the purpose is for the 2023 FGC Robotics Team. Legal invoices corresponding to the donations made will be presented, please contact Denis Rodriguez (denis.rodriguez@asa.edu.py) for more details on the process.
The American School of Asunción
RUC 80023852-4
Banco Itaú
Cta. Guaraníes Nº 100085628
A huge thanks to all parents who came to the recent STEAM Parent Community Chat. The presentation covered the following topics: 1) Design @ ASA, 2) G1-12 Robotics Clubs, & 3) STEM Certification.
Find the complete presentation and parent feedback here.
August 3rd
STEAM Learning @ ASA
STEAM Learning Parents Chat & K-12 Robotics
Welcome to the new school year! We look forward to inviting you back onto our campus and have reserved this Friday afternoon, 2:30 - 3:30 as an opportunity for all parents to come and learn more about STEAM programming at ASA. Join us in the Innovation Center (2nd floor of the STEAM Building) for an afternoon chat followed by an open Q&A session. All parents are welcome!
Robotics clubs in all three divisions are ready to start a new year! This year we are ensuring that every student from 1st grade to 12th grade has an opportunity to join a robotics club. We continue to partner with FIRST Inspires, Espacios De Ser, and our other external partners to ensure that ASA remains at the forefront of robotics education and activities in Paraguay and Asuncion. Here’s a quick breakdown of robotics clubs and the event opportunities they have during the year. Sign-up information will come directly from club coaches and through the division offices.
Missed the STEAM Expo last year? It’s still online!
ASA 2023 STEAM EXPO
Check out the over 175 submissions from our elementary, middle, and high school students!