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What is STEAM?

"STEAM" is a teaching/learning concept that the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math often work together to solve complex problems and make the world a better place. STEAM education teaches students to take thoughtful risks, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. All of these areas of study are worth celebrating and worth teaching tomorrow's leaders!

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2021; STEAM Week

In April 2021 we celebrated science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) with B-PC's youngest learners, and as always we loved including outside contributors as well!

We brought a special STEAM learning segment to our students every day of April through various activities, prompts, and video submissions.

Check out the awesome learning that took place, and join us in looking forward to future STEAM initiatives!

HIGHLIGHTS

Vaughn & Bushnell Manufacturing Company
Steinjager Inc.
Yetter Farm Equipment
Western Illinois University Physics Department
Mrs. Jones' Junior High Math Class
Mr. Rodeffer's High School Math Class
Mr. Luke, Civil Engineer, US Navy
B-PC Elementary School Faculty & Staff
Ludlum Food Mart

2022; Olympic STEAM Games

Event #1: Speed Skating

EXPLORING CENTER OF GRAVITY
Students modeled a "speed skater" made out of pipe cleaners, and they were challenged to make the skater stand up while the weight of a LifeSaver candy was posing as the head. Students had to figure out how to manipulate the center of gravity to accomplish this task.

Event #2: Figure Skating

EXPLORING FORCES
Students explore the concept of forces in sport and create a spinning top modeled after the concept of a figure skater's spin in the Olympic Games. Students experiment with different top designs and hypothesize about why different designs might achieve differing results.

Event #3: Bobsledding

EXPLORING FRICTION AND DRAG
Students constructed bobsled "tracks" and made their own bobsleds out of tape and straws, and added a team of gummy bear drivers to see which designs worked well and which needed work. Students experimented with different designs and talked about force, drag, and friction to improve their designs.

Event #4: Curling

EXPLORING FRICTION
Students watched videos on the olympic event of curling and learned a lot! This mysterious event involves a great deal of science and engineering... Students created their own curling stones and rink to explore different factors that made the game more and less successful.

Which B-PCE classroom can collect the most canned food items in the school for our local food pantry? Send in your canned food donations with your B-PCE student.

2023; Growing STEAM: STEAM in ag

STEAM at Home

steam in our community

Vaughn in Bushnell!