8 Resources to Supercharge STEAM Activities

• By Common Sense Education
• 11/30/2017

When their forces combine, science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) are a supergroup of essential subjects that lead to long-lasting learning. Using an interdisciplinary STEAM approach in the classroom increases critical thinking, broadens perspectives and reduces overall misconceptions. And it's this constructivist type of learning that builds a culture of students willing to tinker and remix with confidence. Mix and match these picks to help students cultivate design sense and inventiveness, gain transferable skills and make cool, useful stuff.

	Advance Scientific Practices
	The PocketLab Gather and analyze live data anywhere.
	Science Journal Turn your Android into a lab sensor to collect and analyze data.

	Be a Maker
	ArtsEdge Impressive cross-curricular resource helps put the A in STEAM.
	KidsThinkDesign Projects inspire creativity; a place for kids' sharing would boost fun.

	Build Engineering Skills
	littleBits Invent Top-notch tool empowers kids to invent, build, and control wirelessly.
	SketchUp Make learning meaningful through 3D design.

	Create and Play Games
	TinkerBox Fantastic physics puzzler puts a virtual Maker Faire in kids' hands.
	Kerbal Space Program Design and launch a rocket into space in realistic astrophysics sim.

Find more STEAM education resource recommendations at commonsense.org/education/top-picks/steam-games-apps-and-sites.