STEM / STEAM

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Integrated Learning

STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics and offers students one of the best opportunities to make sense of the world holistically, rather than in bits and pieces. By removing the traditional barriers between the four disciplines, STEAM integrates them into one cohesive teaching and learning paradigm. As an interdisciplinary approach to learning where academic concepts are coupled with real-world lessons, STEAM teaches students to apply science, technology, engineering, and math in contexts that make connections between school, community, work, and the global enterprise. Odyssey of the Mind develops the following STEAM skills in students:

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More with STEAM Engineering

Problem-Solving

Able to define questions and problems, design investigations to gather data, collect and organize data, draw conclusions, and then apply understandings to new and novel situations.

Innovation

Creatively use science, mathematics, and technology concepts and principles by applying them to the engineering design process.

Inventing

Recognizes the needs of the world and creatively design, test, redesign, and then implement solutions (engineering process).

Self-Reliance

Able to use initiative and self-motivation to set agendas, develop and gain self-confidence, and work within time specific time frames.

Logical Thinking

Able to apply rational and logical thought process of science, mathematics, and engineering design, to innovation and invention.

Technological Literacy

Understand and explain the nature of technology, develop the skills needed, and apply technology appropriately.

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  • NEW! COU Increases Scholarship Amounts
    OMers, you deserve to be rewarded for your creativity, problem-solving skills, and dedication. We are thrilled to announce an increase in scholarships for high school seniors who have participated in Odyssey of the Mind! This year, COU is offering: Odyssey of the Mind Scholarships: What You Need to Know! WHO can apply?This program is open… Read more: NEW! COU Increases Scholarship Amounts
  • Tuesday Tip: Finishing Up Big Items
    At this point, the tournament is quickly approaching and the team still needs to get major parts of their solution completed. Again, this is NORMAL. And with encouragement, the team CAN do it.
  • Tuesday Tip: Getting Back on Track
    Happy New Year! Don’t be alarmed if it is January and your team still doesn’t have any costumes, any props, any other major parts of their solution completed This is NORMAL.