SCIENCE
Science in STEAM
STEAM is an educational approach that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Among these disciplines, science forms the foundation of STEAM.
Science is a discipline that systematically studies the natural world and the phenomena within it. It focuses on discovering natural laws, understanding the universe, and generating new knowledge.
Examples of Science Applications in STEAM:
- Robot Design and Construction: While designing and building robots, students use science principles to learn about material properties, robot movement, and sensor applications.
- Bridge Design and Construction: Students apply scientific knowledge to understand material strength, structural stability, and suitable materials for bridge construction.
- Solar-Powered Car Design and Construction: Students explore solar energy concepts, car design principles, and material selection for building solar-powered vehicles.
Branches of Science:
- Physics: The study of matter, energy, and their interactions.
- Chemistry: The study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter.
- Biology: The study of living organisms, life processes, and their relationships with the environment.
- Astronomy: The study of the universe, stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
- Earth Sciences: The study of the Earth's structure, formation, and geological processes.
- Ecology: The study of organisms' interactions with each other and their environment.
Benefits of Science Education for Students:
- Enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Encourages curiosity and the desire to conduct research.
- Helps understand natural laws and promotes scientific thinking.
- Contributes to the development of new technologies and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
- Supports informed and rational decision-making.