In today’s world, preparing students to face the challenges of the future is more important than ever. COMPUTER SCIENCE (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) labs play a fundamental role in this educational process, offering students the opportunity to develop practical and theoretical skills through engaging and innovative activities.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Daisy Elementary School, Holden Middle School, and Pascal High School will have a full STEM lab, equipped to ensure a cutting-edge learning experience. This investment will not only improve the quality of teaching but also provide students with the tools they need to navigate an ever-changing world.
STEM labs offer a wide range of activities that stimulate students’ curiosity and creativity. Possible projects include:
- Educational Robotics: Students will build and program robots to solve specific problems and participate in competitions.
- Science: Scientific experiments that integrate different disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, and physics, with practical and fun applications.
- Technology: Insights into the safe use of the internet, smartphones, and social media, along with the development of fundamental digital skills.
- Engineering: Construction and design projects, such as creating an efficient recycling system or a fuel-efficient car model.
- Mathematics: Data analysis and mathematical modeling, with applications in various contexts.
- Coding: Learning programming languages through games and interactive activities, using platforms such as Scratch Junior and Code.org.
- Solar Printing: Creating artistic prints using natural pigments extracted from plants and flowers.
- Biology Labs: Creating a school garden, studying photosynthesis, and experiments on seed germination.
- Physics Labs: Exploring the motion of bodies, building simple machines, and experiments on the force of gravity.
The introduction of a comprehensive STEM lab at Daisy Elementary School, Holden Middle School, and Pascal High School represents a significant step toward preparing our young people for future challenges. Combining theory and practice in a stimulating environment not only makes learning more engaging, but also helps develop key skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.
Investing in STEM labs means investing in our students’ futures, offering them the best opportunities to grow and succeed in an increasingly technological and interconnected world.
