WELCOME TO STEAMed!
EDITOR’S NOTES
Welcome to our inaugural edition of the STEAMed Quarterly
Digital Magazine! I can’t tell you how excited my entire team and
Our STEAM Tools section (pg. 8) provides you with a selection
of websites and resources that you can use to bridge creativity
and technology seamlessly together for an interactive learning
experience your students will love.
I have been to compile this issue for you. It is our hope that
And don’t miss our cover story (pg. 15), featuring astronaut
through this quarterly, free magazine, you’ll find inspiring stories,
and former Detroit Lions player Leland Melvin as he discusses
helpful tools, and practical examples of how STEAM is coming to
why the arts are the critical link to global success in the 21st
life in classrooms all around the world.
century. His interview truly showcases the power of convergence
In this issue, we’re getting a sneak peek into Andrew
and integration.
McCormick’s art classroom (pg. 4) as his students create
I hope you enjoy this complimentary resource and look forward to
functional (and recycleable) art. You’ll get to see their design
your feedback. We want to hear from you! What articles hit the
process, the science, math and engineering concepts that were
mark? What questions do you have? Send us your comments
put to work and the amazing art that emerged. Don’t miss
and feedback to [email protected] and we’ll share a
Andrew’s session with even more information about this project at
selection in our upcoming April edition.
our upcoming winter online STEAM conference on February
7th!
We’ll also be getting a glimpse into the process behind CAPE’s
Full STEAM ahead as we burst into 2015!
Susan M. Riley, Editor
professional development and integrated instructional model
utilizing STEAM in the article Parallel Lines of Thought by
Michelle Green Arnson (pg. 9). Michelle shares how artists and
teachers work together to craft lessons and units based in inquiry.
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