STEM

to STEAM

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The STEM methodology uses hands-on, project-based learning to explore these topics, making STEM and art a perfect match.

Teaching STEM topics through arts integration turns STEM into STEAM: STEM + Art!

Committed to
Project-Based Learning

Arts Impact has developed a niche using the arts to teach STEM concepts in schools in Greater Cleveland. We know artists are seekers, risk takers, question askers and problem solvers. We want students to embrace these qualities and find them in their own lives, especially as they explore project-based learning in today’s classrooms.

Unique Hands-on Learning

Students working with Arts Impact artist-educators experience hands-on learning. We connect art to circuits. We connect students to building and experimenting. We connect teachers, principals and parents to new, relevant paths for student engagement.

Hear from Our Partners

Here’s what teachers have to say:

”This was great … I loved being able to provide this tactile experience to my students and let them experience a real-world application of something they learned about in class. This is an awesome jumping off point for many discussions and I know I will be able to relate back to this throughout the year.

- 5th grade partner teacher

”This residency partnership has given me the support to engage scholars in the STEAM process while collaborating with planning of ideas and learning experiences for the scholars.

- 1st grade partner teacher

”[The artist-educator] was fabulous. His knowledge of material and choice in activities was perfect. The students learned a great deal. And it was a challenge working with our busy schedules to get everything done – but we did. The kids are so proud of their landforms.

- 4th grade partner teacher

Principals are excited, too

”[Arts Impact] has become part of the Hannah Gibbons family. First semester, we rolled out residencies. Second semester, our staff was asking, 'When are they coming back?' It’s not only students that are impacted by it; the teachers look forward to the work, as well. The residencies give students another way to master concepts that might previously have been boring to them or they didn’t find a way to make a connection to just let’s read about it, talk about it write about it.

- Gregory AdkinsHannah Gibbons STEM School Principal

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