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The Importance of Exploring STEM & STEAM through Events and Places to Explore

STEM Exploration: STEM Events and Places to Visit | Backpack Bytes We are always looking for ways to bring STEM and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts to life for our family. Although they might seem intimidating at first, attending or even participating in maker events, tech festivals and robotics exhibitions make STEM and STEAM subjects approachable.

Getting outside and exploring local, state, and national parks is also a great way to see STEAM in real life. Many of the programs are free or low-cost, and the natural settings encourage uninhibited thinking and spark creativity.

Art museums, science museums, and children’s museums are filled with experiential ways to spark STEAM curiosity and to learn from both scientists and personal experience. Most museums are filled with tactile experiences where kids can tinker with the digital and physical world. Keep connected with the museums to learn about traveling exhibits and special programs that you and your family can try.

Aquariums, zoos, and natural history museums are a great way to see science and math all around you and to help connect kids with fossils from the technology of the future.

Enjoy finding and experiencing STEAM in real life with your family.

Benefits of STEM events and places to explore and how they can make a big impact

Makes STEM accessible and approachable

Makes learning fun, exciting and interactive

Helps to build problem solving skills

Inspires creativity and ingenuity

Develops hand-eye coordination and fine-motor skills

Encourages exploration in the world around them

Promotes spatial skills

Introduces new ways of thinking

Brings the whole family together in learning and exploration

Builds self-confidence

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