STEAM PRESENTATION

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our steam

Hi!. I'm Manuela Pipitone, I teach Maths in STEAM classes in "Liceo classico Francesco Scaduto in Bagheria. In my free time, I play chess. After teaching for 20 years at a technical and economic tourism institute (ITET), three years ago, I requested a transfer to the classical high school in Bagheria. The Headteacher asked me to create the STEAM course, which I enthusiastically accepted. Now, I'm proud to present it to you.

I'm very passionate about technology and I'm a chess player. I sustain a way of learing that helps students who face Maths to transform their errors into beautiful opportunities.

I’m Francesca Gambino, I’m an English and French teacher, I teach in a high school near Palermo, Liceo Ginnasio “F. Scaduto”, in Bagheria. I also deal with assessment, Erasmus, and musicals.In my free time, I love painting, playing tango and the transverse flute. The first time I experienced Metaverso was two years ago, but I’ve always been fascinated by virtual reality. My dream would be to teach my students literature and history through metaverso, by creating a virtual world whose protagonists could be Shakespeare or King Henry VIII. I’ve always encouraged cooperative learning and peer-to-peer education in my classes, though theatre, for example, so I think that virtual reality could be a valid instrument to spark the students’ curiosity and make the learning experience enjoyable.

Our S-TEAM: special team

Hi! My name is Giulia Catania and I'm 16 years old. In the team, I'm the translator since I love speaking English. my favourite subjects are Art History, English and obviously Maths.

Hi guys! I'm Tancredi Lo Bosco, I'm 14 years old and I work as a computer scientist in the team. My favourites subjetcs are Italian, History and of course Mathematics.

Hi, I'm Angela Barone and in the team I work as the computer scientist. I love Maths but also human sciences and I spend most of the time learning new things that can improve my abilities.

Our S-TEAM: special team

Hi, I'm Riccardo Cirano and I am 15 years old. I try to be useful to my team a little bit in everything, often learning new things. My favourite subjects are science, history, art and Maths. Among my passions the most important is travelling.

Hi, I'm Sofia Pecoraro and in the team I work as a speaker and a translator. I'm very good at languages and I have a great stage presence. I obviously also love Maths and information technology and I'm always looking forward to learning new thing in these subjects.

Hi! I'm Simona and I'm part of I B STEAM, I take care of social networks by preparing videos and images to let others know about our everyday life. My favorite subjects are Italian and absolutely Mathematics.

Our S-TEAM: special team

Hey y'all! Hope you're doing well. I'm Aurora D'Ugo and I'm almost 15yo. I work as a translator and speaker in the team. I absolutely love learning and improving languages and my favourite subjects are Maths, Ancient Greek and English

Hi, my name is Caterina Buttitta and I am 15 years old. In the team I really like helping people wherever i can . My favourite subjects are P.E., art and Maths.

Hi! I'm Vito Cirone and im 14yo. I work as a speaker and computer scientist. I love travelling, listening to music and trying new experiences. My favourite subjects are Maths, science and English.

Our S-TEAM: special team

Hi! I’m Marina and I attend the third year of high school. Since I am a very tidy and prone to leadership person, my task within the group is to collaborate in the organization of the activities. Furthermore, I really enjoy taking part in assets that require technological skills

Hi, I'm Sofia Di Salvo and I'm 15. I help everyone in the team and I like working with them and with computers. My favourite subjects are English and Maths.

Hi! I’m Federico and I attend the third year of high school. Since reading books is one of my greatest passions my task within the group is to provide some bibliographic material that may be useful for the projects developed in digital form

Hi! My name is Ada Tripoli and I'm 14 years old. I work as a computer scientist in the team, I like to collaborate with the other guys in the team and study new websites and apps

Description of the STEAM program

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) paths are study programs that aim to integrate the scientific-technological approach with humanistic disciplines to promote a complete and interdisciplinary education for students.In the specific case of the Liceo Classico (Classical High School), the STEAM track involves increasing the number of hours of math and art compared to the traditional curriculum, with the aim of educating students who can understand and apply scientific principles to everyday reality, as well as developing the computer and technological skills necessary to access today's job market.

Objectives of the STEAM program at our high school

The STEAM program in the our classical high school with an additional hour of Maths have dedicated to robotics and metaverse two very current and relevant topics in the digital era we live in and an hour of art (in English is an excellent combination of knowledge and skills. Students have the opportunity

• to study and apply the knowledge of these disciplines creatively and innovatively, developing problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• to learn the fundamentals of robotics, designing, and programming of robots and automated devices
• to acquire a complete and integrated education, preparing them for the challenges of the future.

Moreover, the study of the Metaverse allows students to acquire advanced digital skills and understand how virtual and augmented reality are transforming the way we live and work.

art

The art hour in English is focused on the exploration of visual art, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and design. Students have the opportunity to express themselves creatively and acquire the necessary knowledge to appreciate and analyze art critically. Additionally, the study of art in English is useful for improving students' language skills and preparing them for the global world we live in.

Mathematics on steam

The method used, especially for mathematics, within the STEAM program at Liceo Classico Francesco Scaduto is the inquiry method. The main goal is to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of scientific research and the inquiry process, and to develop in them:

• problem-solving skills,
• autonomy and the ability to work in groups,
• the ability to critically evaluate sources of information, and to make informed decisions based on available evidence.

Students can learn to observe, formulate questions and hypotheses, create experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions. In general, the inquiry method is an important component of high school education, as it helps students develop cognitive and behavioral skills that are important for academic success and for their future professional lives.

Mathematics on steam

The student's opinion is that at STEAM, mathematics is taught using a scientific and innovative method, which includes the use of Metaversus. The goal is to help students become autonomous in organizing their study as quickly as possible, while also providing them with a comprehensive preparation for the future.

Robotics with block program

Robotics and block programming are closely related fields.Block programming is a programming technique that enables the creation of programs using pre-defined graphical blocks that are linked together. These blocks represent programming instructions and can be used to create programs even without knowledge of the syntax of a particular programming language.Teaching block programming is very useful for classical high school studies students as it allows them to acquire:

• a basic understanding of programming and develop
• a greater understanding of computer logic,
• critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Metaverse and Mathematics

The students were introduced to Euclidean Geometry and the much-discussed fifth postulate, as well as the Klein and Riemann models. They were then asked to create the Museum of Geometries on CoSpaces. During the creation process, each student delved into different aspects using historical sources found on the web, and doubts and observations were shared. Working as a team to design the museum made the treatment of the topics more enjoyable for them, and compared to the methods used in previous years, a greater students' predisposition in addressing the topics covered was observed.

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conclusions

STEAM students:

1. acquire interdisciplinary skills that help them think creatively and innovatively to solve complex problems;
2. develop technical and technological skills such as programming, 3D modeling, 3D printing, and computer-aided design that are increasingly in demand in the current and future job market;
3. learn to work in groups, communicate effectively, and adapt quickly to changes, skills that are essential in a collaborative and increasingly dynamic work environment;
4. approach to learning values creativity and artistic expression, which can help develop students' curiosity, imagination, and self-esteem

Reflections on the future prospects of your high school's STEAM program

The next goal is using artificial intelligence, first studying its pros and cons and, together with the students, as it was done with the metaverse, evaluate the most effective path to undertake to enhance the skills of adolescent learners.

Headteacher: prof.ssa Carmela Tripoli

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