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Early Childhood STEM Learning Through Art

Early Childhood STEM Learning Through Art

Wolf Trap is a national park whose activities focus on the performing arts.  The page linked here discusses the use of the arts in STEM educational activities of Wolf Trap, and provides links to grant funding, fellowships, internships, and other opportunities.

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Art Education Helps At-Risk Youth

Art Education Helps At-Risk Youth

This paper summarizes the results of four longitudinal studies on art education and performance.  Some of the key findings were that students coming from a low socioeconomic situation tend to perform better in science tests, and are more likely to attend college and graduate.

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PBS on STEAM

PBS on STEAM

PBS reporters discuss the impetus behind the push to add art to education in STEM subjects (STEAM).  The article mentions local programs and research on STEAM benefits.

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Pick Up Some STEAM

Pick Up Some STEAM

The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) section of Open Educational Resources Commons has many lessons and other resources on file that tie art into science.  Teachers can download free lesson plans, rate them, or contribute their own.

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STEM Becomes STEAM

STEM Becomes STEAM

This article by the National Science Teachers Association urges that teachers incorporate art into STEM lessons.  It argues that art activities provide hands-on learning opportunities and outlets for creative expression that help to internalize and personalize STEM...

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Better Science Through Art

Better Science Through Art

This article discusses the commonalities between science and art.  It argues that because of these commonalities, taking an artistic approach to science offers some significant advantages.

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