STEM
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.
STEAM
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math
STEAM uses the principles of STEM education and incorporates the artistic and design-related skills and thinking processes to student-learning in STEM. STEAM encourages natural curiosity.
BRAINworks
The Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Program (BRAINworks) is an exciting new program which provides professional development in arts integration for Berkshire County educators across K - 12 classrooms and content.
BRAINworks, a federally funded 4-year grant program, brings together districts, organizations, local experts and higher education to collaborate and create a regional vision for arts integration. Our vision is to grow and expand arts integration practices across the curriculum and county to deepen student learning; and documents the process and its impact on student learning
https://www.pltw.org/
Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for K-12 students and teachers across the U.S.
Through our programs, students develop in-demand, transportable skills – such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, and communication – that they will use both in school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take. As PLTW students progress through grades PreK-12, they are empowered to explore career paths, engage in problem solving and process thinking, develop technical knowledge and skills, and build communication skills.