Q: Is STEAM Just a Lot of Hot Air?

Q: Is STEAM Just a Lot of Hot Air?

What do I think? I think the Arts absolutely deserve a seat at the STEM table. No question! The Arts utilize the same critical thinking skills essential for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The difference between STEM and STEAM lies chiefly in the form taken...
STEM Education Needs Good Visual Art Curriculum Partners

STEM Education Needs Good Visual Art Curriculum Partners

Scientific Method depends on top-notch observation skills that visual art curricula should be enhancing, but some art lessons need serious improvement. Let’s take the portrait-drawing formula – where kids draw an oval head, grid it, position eyes,...
Bainbridge Boys & Girls Club Was Feelin’ the Oohs & Ahhs!

Bainbridge Boys & Girls Club Was Feelin’ the Oohs & Ahhs!

  … and gettin’ the giggles, gasping “whoa!” and calling Morph-O-Scopes activities “Awesome!”  Kids 5 to 12 were all totally engaged and delighted, as you’ll see. And so was the staff! What a terrific afternoon for...