Volume/Issue :

Article type :

Case studies

Page No :

36-45

Abstract :

STEAM education is the integration of different disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, arts, maths and even a foreign language. The STEAM approach is associated with the development of critical and interdisciplinary thinking, creativity, practical skills, teamwork and technological literacy. It focuses on preparing students for future academic studies. STEAM project activities at the primary stage of education develop students' autonomy, emotional intelligence and environmental awareness. Science education through STEAM activities makes the teaching/learning process active, organic and engaging for both students and teachers. This ensures motivation for learning. Activities based on personal experience in the immediate environment provide a better understanding of the natural processes around us and our role in shaping and consuming them responsibly. In primary school, the teacher's creativity in organizing the educational process goes hand in hand with the integration of different subjects. In such a multi-layered process, a wide range of pupils' abilities are developed. Active activities in groups and pairs foster closer relationships, promote the development of pupils' communication and cooperation skills, provide opportunities for help and advice, learn from each other, and grow in self-confidence and self-awareness.

Keywords :

STEAM methodology, science education, curriculum subject integration

References :

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Tumaitė, M. (2023, vasario 16). Upės ir ežerai – labiausiai pablogėjusi ekosistema pasaulyje: ar galime juos išsaugoti? [Rivers and lakes – the world's most degraded ecosystem: can we save them?]. https://77.lt/upes-ir-ezerai-labiausiai-pablogejusi-ekosistema-pasaulyje-ar-galime-juos-issaugoti#qm-h2-1

Cite as :

Lukočienė, V., Naujokienė, R. (2025). Integruota STEAM veikla apie žuvis [Integrated STEAM activities about fish]. Gamtamokslinis ugdymas bendrojo ugdymo mokykloje / Natural Science Education in a Comprehensive School, 31, 36–45. https://doi.org/10.48127/gu/25.31.36