STEAM innovation challenges are included in every Mind Missions lesson.
STEAM is an approach to learning that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. The US Department of Education reports that the number of STEM/STEAM jobs in the United States is rising. These jobs will grow by 14% from 2010 to 2020.
Consequently, most teachers would love to incorporate STEAM in their classrooms. However, designing and preparing lessons to incorporate STEAM is challenging. Teachers are tasked with trying to meet the broad needs of students and mandated standards for learning. Mind Missions integrates STEAM, Social Studies, and Language Arts. Each lesson is standards-aligned and complete with a team-based STEAM challenge.