Level 2: Exploration Level

Level 2: Exploration Level

In the exploration level, students dive deeper into the various STEM fields and engage in more complex projects and experiments. They learn about the interdisciplinary nature of STEM and how different disciplines intersect. Students start developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as they explore real-world challenges and work collaboratively to find solutions.

Skills Developed:

Critical thinking and analytical skills
Applying scientific methods and processes
Engineering and design thinking skills
Intermediate coding and programming abilities
Enhanced mathematical problem-solving skills

STEAM Knowledge (Big Ideas):

Intermediate understanding of scientific principles and concepts
Exploration of engineering design principles and systems thinking
Intermediate mathematical concepts relevant to STEAM disciplines
Introduction to technology applications in specific fields

STEAM Skills:

Conducting more complex experiments and investigations
Applying coding and programming skills to solve problems.
Developing prototypes and models using basic materials
Collaborative problem-solving and project-based learning

Personality Qualities:

Developing creativity and innovative thinking
Effective communication and presentation skills
Collaboration and teamwork in more complex projects
Developing perseverance and adaptability in problem-solving

Example projects created at this level:

· Design and build a small-scale model of a sustainable house using renewable energy sources.

· Investigate the properties of different materials and create a prototype of a lightweight and durable structure.

· Develop a simple interactive game using coding languages like Scratch or Python.

External Certification:

After 1-2 years of preparation students are ready for STEAM Students’ Certification Procedure- Level 2- Cyprus Certification Company

The duration of the preparation depends on each students’ special cognitive characteristics.

KEY FEATURES

Further engagement with science methodology: Observation to Conclusion

Product development and presentation

Building arguments and enhancing critical thinking

Introduction to the basics of a business plan

Enhancement of soft business skills: communication, decision making, self-motivation, leadership, team-working

Creativity and Innovation

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STEAM pre-Primary

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STEM Kindergarden

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STEAM with Astronomy

STEAM with Astronomy Course is important for understanding the foundations of scientific discovery, has practical application in timekeeping and navigation.

E2STEAM Secondary

E²STEAM Secondary completes the aspiration of the centre on the excellence of STEM education systems that aims to produce the future scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs and engineers, equipping them with in-depth understanding of emerging technologies.

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