{"title":"STEAM \u0026 Innovation","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEAM \u0026amp; Innovation classes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e invite students to explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics through engaging, hands-on projects and real-world challenges. Students learn by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesigning, building, experimenting, creating, and improving their ideas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing age-appropriate projects and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Thinking process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, students identify problems, brainstorm solutions, create prototypes, test their designs, and make improvements. Activities may incorporate engineering, makerspace projects, scientific investigation, creative design, literacy, technology, robotics, coding, and collaborative problem-solving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrograms are designed for different developmental levels, from playful exploration and building for younger learners to more advanced research, engineering, prototyping, and innovation challenges for older students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond STEAM concepts, students strengthen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecritical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, perseverance, and problem-solving skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Our supportive, inclusive environment provides opportunities for both typical and neurodiverse learners to discover their strengths, take creative risks, and experience the excitement of turning an idea into something they can build, test, and share.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/8523\/2970\/collections\/AdobeStock_502144602.jpg?v=1786421036","url":"https:\/\/avemariasa.com\/collections\/steam-innovation.oembed","provider":"Ave Maria Arts and Innovation Circle LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}