STEAM In A Box
STEAM-In-A-Box programmes are fun, creative, curriculum-linked programmes inspiring primary school children (and teachers!) to love STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths)!
Table of contents
Read the guide to start your own STEAM In A Box
Table of contents
Read the guide to start your own STEAM In A Box
Check in with STEAM to discuss options
Email or ring Alice ([email protected] or 0876189837) and we can run through which STEAM In A Box Programme options and which might suit your school best.
Ther are 5 different programmes area available - all designed for senior classes (5th & 6th, but a few are fine for 3rd and 4th too). All boxes packed for an average class of 30. So if you are successful and complete all the steps you can receive 3 boxes - so you could cover a whole year group in a big school - or 3 year groups in a smaller one! And/or choose 3 different programmes so you can swap around :)
Science: ORIGINS
[Materials & Energy & Forces Strands]
Fun, creative, hands on Intro to the Big Bang, formation of the universe! physics & chemistry easy intro including gravity, electro-magnetism, atoms & molecules]
STEAM Science: Intro to Human Biology
[Living Things / Human Life Strands]
Fun creative hands on intro to the Lungs and the Respiratory System; The Heart and the Circulatory System; Muscular and Skeletal System; Physiology and Vital Signs; Advanced lesson on Genetics and DNA (excellent transitional lesson, for transition to post-primary)
STEAM Science: Building Blocks of Biology/Life on Earth
[Living Things Strand - Plant & Animal Life -Variety & Characteristics of Living Things]
Fun, creative, hands on introduction to Life Sciences; Introduction to Viruses; Introduction to Cells & Bacteria [excellent transitional lesson towards post primary]; Plants; Diversity of Animals on Earth
STEAM Intro to Engineering
[Energy & Forces-Forces/Materials Strands & Environmental care and awareness]
Fun, creative, hands-on intro to Engineering: Introduction & Infrastructure; Engineering for Energy; Engineering for Transport; Biomedical engineering; Easy Electronic engineering
STEAM Climate Action in a Box
[Energy & Forces-Forces/Materials Strands & Environmental care and awareness]
Fun, creative, hands on introduction to the science and causes of climate change; carbon dioxide and the carbon cycle, nature and climate - effects, impacts and solutions; Climate change and energy - focus on solutions like renewables; climate solutions in understanding, collaboration, creativity and community!
Order your STEAM In A Box (by phone or email to Alice (as above)
Alice: [email protected]
Induction/Training
We will send a training link for your teacher(s) to watch in advance - short and simple - and self paced!
Receive your STEAM In A Box
The BOX contains all the materials and resources for your 5 lesson programme - we will post it to you.
Get Started!
Work away in your own time, according to your own schedule - but be sure take photos of the brilliant work your class is doing (with consent forms and permissions!).
Remember to let us know how you get on and how the programme went overall for you and your class.
About STEAM In A Box
"I just wanted to say a really big thank you to you on behalf of all of the teachers and pupils in Presentation Senior School, Mullingar. It was hands down the best project that we've completed in the school. The boxes are so well resourced and you have thought of everything that could possibly be needed to complete the lessons and included it in that 'magic' STEAM box. Well done on developing an amazing resource and best of luck promoting it in the future.""
Great for
- Primary school teachers (4th/5th/6th) - mad for STEAM!
- Teachers who want to develop their student's STEAM & science, engineering, climate action
- Teachers who are keen to boost creativity and critical thinking!
- Teachers who want to develop their own STEAM skills without leaving the class!
Time
1-3 Hrs per lesson - You can do the STEAM In A Box Programme in your own time - each programme is 5 lessons, so plan for about 15 hours to complete a programme. Introductory Training Provided in Advance (online) ! Again available to do in your own time.
Resource checklist
- School Permission
- You and your students!