Students in grades 3 and 4 will receive STEAM instruction once a week for 37 minutes as part of their specials classes.

Course Description

The development of STEAM proficient students begins in elementary schools. In the elementary grades, students apply the rigor of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics content while engaged in learning activities that investigate the natural world. Students explore technology and engineering solutions and appropriately apply the concepts of mathematics in order to understand and address real life issues and solve problems or challenges. As students progress through elementary school they will begin to independently integrate the STEAM Standards of Practice. They will understand how to apply the roles and views of STEAM career professionals and analyze real world issues, problems, or challenges as they incorporate STEAM content, skills, and practices and other disciplines such as social studies, performing arts, health, and creative movement.

Sharon Elementary School provides students with a challenging education focused on science, technology, engineering, math and the arts (including language arts, visual and performing arts) to inspire the joy of discovery and innovation while preparing students for college and 21st Century STEAM jobs. The goal of our program is to provide students with a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy along with hands-on learning experiences through Project Based Learning (PBL), thus preparing them for the rigors of middle school, high school and beyond.