What is STEM and STEAM? How can I include STEM and STEAM in my classroom?

DID YOU KNOW THAT 70% OF TOMORROW'S JOBS WILL REQUIRE STEM AND STEAM??? (from 'Let's Talk Science')

• STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. STEM and STEAM is inquiry-based constructivist problem solving and project-based learning; students are presented with problems or challenges that require students to design, innovate, research, collaborate, create, and engage deeply. While solving this problem or challenge, students use STEM and STEAM skills. Well designed problems or challenges will activate a wide variety of skills and make connections between subject areas in a deep and meaningful way. Students can practice the 6 C's of 21st century skills: creativity, communication, collaboration, citizenship, critical thinking and problem solving, and character education (Michael Fullan).
• STEM and STEAM projects and challenges can be easily incorporated into any grade or classroom! The resources included in this website will help you get started! The first step is realizing that project-based learning and problem solving can be less work than trying to teach and assess separate subjects - by combining science, math, and other subject areas into real-world design challenges or projects, you will actually cover more areas more deeply, and differentiation happens naturally during this process. The second step is being willing to step back and let your students use their passions and interests to guide their learning as they work through the problems and challenges that they encounter. (You will also notice how engaged and excited they are about learning and being in school, which is HUGE when managing a classroom full of students with different needs and abilities.)