What is STEAM?
What is STEAM?
Our district's K-12 STEAM initiatives offer students the opportunity to work and learn across the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. STEAM projects spark student passions and prepare them for future STEAM careers and college studies.
The Importance of STEAM
STEAM helps foster a love of learning in students by encouraging CURIOSITY.
STEAM education can motivate students to become innovative adults through problem solving activities.
STEAM promotes collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, passion, innovation, perseverance, confidence, and time management.
Students in STEAM classes have access to cutting edge technology.
Students in STEAM classes are learning how to improve our world.
A Bold Vision...
The GHS STEAM Lab is a bold vision to prepare the next generation for careers and colleges in 2030 and beyond.
Our GHS STEAM Lab renovated 3,000 square feet of outdated space at Glastonbury High School. It provides a modern space with state-of-the-art equipment for students to develop the skills employers and colleges are looking for today and in the future.
The new lab is a place where students who are career-minded and college-minded work together on real-world projects. It supports the first-class teaching that happens in our GHS classrooms. And it provides space for new and innovative student clubs and activities.
The STEAM Lab has not only transformed the space, but also our curriculum. New courses are being designed with the lab and its modern equipment in mind. STEAM courses are truly multidisciplinary, encompassing the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
GHS STEAM Lab Goals
The GHS STEAM Lab Will...
prepare students for life after high school in STEAM careers and/or college studies.
expand state-of-the-art experiences for students in engineering, manufacturing, robotics, data, environment, and artistic design.
enhance existing courses in physics, engineering, architecture, mathematics, mechanics, design, production, digital technology, and electronics.
support the GHS Robotics Club and new innovative GHS courses and clubs.
GHS Students Will...
have access to modern industry and university-quality equipment.
develop skills vital to the global marketplace.
use the engineering design process to solve real-world, authentic problems.
be challenged to think critically, solve problems creatively, and collaborate.
