s.t.e.m.
The acronym STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a term used to indicate the scientific and technological disciplines and their curricula based approach interdisciplinary that facilitates the development of transversal and disciplinary skills .
This type of approach, which JCBS embraces and integrates within its methodology, is ideal for developing 21st Century Skills :
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Problem solving
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Creativity
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Critical analysis
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Teamwork
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Independent thinking
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Initiative
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Communication
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Digital literacy
an example of a S.T.E.M. project
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Initial stimulus: guided reading of the book "Iggy Peck Architect";
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Outdoor activity on the collection of natural and recycled materials;
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Classification of the materials collected by common characteristics;
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Exploration of the school environments;
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Creation of a school map;
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Large group discussion on how to use what we have discovered and collected to make a 3D model of our school
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Creation of individual projects;
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Comparison and discussion on completed projects;
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Cooperative realization of the 3D model of our school.