STEAM in David Douglas

4th graders practice the engineering & design process by designing an energy efficient car

In today’s world there are many STEAM-related (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) careers that did not exist in the recent past, and those fields are continuing to grow. That is why the David Douglas School District is committed to preparing students for 21st century jobs through STEAM education opportunities.

Some of these opportunities include:

Coding

Robotics

Applied Technology

MakerSpace/Project-Based Learning

Shop (Wood, Metal, Welding, Jewelry)

Photography

Digital Media Production

Hands-on Science Curriculum with Engineering Tasks

After School Community STEAM Partnerships

3D Printing

Modeling/Design

Music

Art

High school students build a crane as part of their engineering class

Middle schoolers investigate chemical reactions by making “elephant toothpaste”

By offering such programs, K-12 students will be better equipped to think creatively, apply critical reasoning skills, and have a better understanding of scientific literacy that can carry them into the workforce.

DDEF is very happy to provide grants to our schools and teachers to support these activities!

Students learn how waves transmit signals by using a microprocessor called a Micro:Bit