S.T.E.A.M. represents Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Giant Steps has their very own S.T.E.A.M. Lab on site! The S.T.E.A.M. Lab was incorporated into the curriculum in the Fall of 2017 and was funded by a $20,000 grant from DuPage Foundation as well as a $10,000 grant from the Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation. Students visit the S.T.E.A.M. Lab for a minimum of two S.T.E.A.M. lessons per week. This allows them to be engaged in experiential learning, which results in higher retention rates of the materials they cover during their lessons!
Teaming up to lead The STEAM Lab are Giant Steps’ Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Administrator, Sherry Bochenek and S.T.E.A.M. Specialist, Tia Purnell. Tune in on Friday, February 22nd, for a duo interview with Ms. Sherry and Ms. Tia to learn more about our S.T.E.A.M. Lab and how they see Giant Steps’ S.T.E.A.M. Lab expanding the learning experiences of our students to further prepare them for the evolving digital world!