STEM is a teaching approach that integrates areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is designed to encourage discussions and enhance problem-solving skills among students from a young age. Rather than teaching the four disciplines as separate subjects, STEM integrates the concepts into a holistic learning paradigm based on real-world applications.
What separates STEM from the traditional science and math approaches is the blended learning environment that demonstrates implementation of simple concepts in everyday life using the scientific way of execution. It teaches students logical l thinking and focuses on the real-world applications of problem-solving. Through STEM, students develop key skills like, problem solving, critical analysis, reasoning, independent thinking, teamwork, and many more.
GIIS SMART CAMPUS, Balewadi offers STEM education to students from grades I to VIII. It comes with an option of Co-curricular Activities or CCA Club. The STEM classes are conducted twice a month. The classes are knowledge and learning intensive. In classes, students thoroughly observe various concepts and theories that give them an idea and perspective into the world of Science. This kind of learning allows students to be aware of the world around them, understand the subjects (math and science) and relate to the concepts from early on.
The students of grade 3-5 of GIIS Balewadi were engaged in a variety of STEM activities; they made a few projects by studying and observing the scientific laws. With the help of a kit containing all the tools, equipment, manuals needed, they made models of theWind van that helps in identifying the direction of wind, gliders to understand how a streamlined body can cut the air and help in flying. They also made a catapult in observation that taught them that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Lastly, students also performed and made watercraft studying gravity, mechanisms, currents, upstream and downstream, etc.
Grade 6-8 crafted force kits where they learned about force and its types, friction, repulsion and attraction. They also made Periscope, learned about its history, uses and how it works including its principles. With the help of an examiner, students also made torches to learn about the parts, circuits and energy conversions at different points.
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