Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) PROGRAM

"The important thing is to never stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”

~Albert Einstein

Elmwood School is excited to continue our work with the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program in the next school year. The STEM program is available for Kindergarten to Grade 6.

In the STEM program, students will learn to research and solve real-world problems in innovative ways, and gain a deeper understanding of each of the STEM fields and how they work together. To help decide if STEM is the right choice for your child, learn more about the program and what STEM looks like in Edmonton Public.

Student Characteristics

There are some common characteristics which are evident in students who find success within the design-thinking philosophy and project-based learning. These include some or all of the following:

Imagination and curiosity
Flexible thinking
Strength in collaborating and communicating ideas
Ability to work independently and interdependently in diverse group settings
Persistence—the drive to understand the world
Creative and critical thinker
Socially skilled
Adaptable to change
Open to working with a variety of tools, technologies, methods, and sources
Perseverance when faced with new challenges

We encourage families to reflect on these characteristics and engage in discussions with school staff to help determine whether an inquiry approach to learning is appropriate for their child.