Teach STEAM at GCPS to help students explore, and improve, the world around them.
Teach Steam
STEAM-related jobs are the fastest-growing sector in our economy, and Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is preparing our students to capitalize on this opportunity. The STEAM program at GCPS offers students a hands-on way to become engaged in their education and discover the practical uses of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in the real world.
STEAM Has 5 Es? Sure Does.
Success in STEAM-related careers begins with a
proven, five-step approach to maximizing results for both teachers and students.
Engage
From the beginning, teachers establish learning goals, context for the lessons, and their
application to the real world.
Explore
Students are engaged in guided practice and collaborative work.
Explain
Teachers model processes, strategies, and expectations for student work.
Extend
Students continue practicing at the appropriate level while the teacher provides differentiated
support.
Evaluate
Students share and reflect upon their results while the teacher gathers data to guide future
instruction.
Steam Spotlight
"It has been my experience that when learning isn’t genuinely engaging for students, they either ignore it or endure it. The single most inspiring difference in the teachers I admire is the engagement of their students— they love coming to school, never want to leave, and achieve beyond what they ever have as a result. Excellence means not only measurable learning of standards, but also connecting those AKS (Academic Knowledge and Skills) to students’ curiosity and to what is naturally fascinating about the world. It means learning the AKS and being excited that you did. It means experiencing the AKS instead of receiving them."
Doug Doblar