STEAM Curriculum – Middle School
Our STEAM Framework
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math.
STEAM represents a shift in education towards an integrated teaching and application of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Rather than teaching these as isolated subject areas, Lancaster Mennonite is intentional about creating age-appropriate STEAM opportunities for all grades. We believe STEAM and design-thinking are extremely important, which is why every student at LM participates in STEAM education.
STEAM CLASSES
Our Middle School teachers integrate STEAM into all classes, and teach students how to use design thinking to solve complex problems in a collaborative way. A quick walk down the hall and through classrooms displays our commitment to integrating STEAM into all areas. From student-designed comic strips that show understanding in social studies to using 3D printers in Bible class to create scale models of the biblical tabernacle, teachers find ways to challenge students to display their understanding in creative ways. In addition to their courses in science, art, math, and music, middle school students also participate in engineering design classes that teach students design-thinking and authentic problem solving.
Sample Engineering Design Projects
- Design and create an aa
- Design a solution for a broken fish tank
- Code a personal website
- Design a solution for water flow problems in our school’s pond
- Balsa bridge competition
- Develop an interactive website
- Tetrahedral kite competition
- Balsa airplane competition
Clubs & Activities
These opportunities extend the passion for learning beyond the classroom:
- Chess Team
- Tech Team
- Math Counts
- Small Engines
- Quiz Bowl
- FFA/Envirothon