What is STREAMS education?
STREAMS education is all about carbon and silicon, digital and green, consciousness and action, 21st-century multi-literacies, and the wellbeing and sustainability of planet Earth and everything on it. There is no Planet B!
STREAMS education inspires students to learn in artistic, mindful, and meaningful ways, acknowledging that scientific processes are inextricably entwined with all of humanity. The Future of Now!
STREAMS Education is about fostering ingenuity and creativity that leads to new ideas and innovations; building resilience; inspiring experimentation and critical thinking; encouraging teamwork and collaboration; enticing and empowering students to use emerging digital and green technologies; teaching sustainable problem solving; and thinking and learning holistically.
The participating schools
Malahide Portmarnock ETNS
‘Imagineers as creative digital and green STREAMS scientists’
This activity is inspired by research the students have conducted on the work of Imagineers. The Imagineers are the creative scientists at Disney parks that combine arts and engineering to connect the thrills of traditional fairground rides with the beauty of artistic creativity. The activity will give students opportunities to design and construct their own model (working) rollercoasters themed around sustainable biospheres.
Our Lady of Lourdes NS
‘Digital Film Media and STREAMS Outdoor Spaces to foster Wellbeing, Biodiversity and Sustainability’
This activity seeks to bring all aspects of STREAMS education to life in a creative and exciting ways. The activity will focus on the use of the outdoor space to promote wellbeing, biodiversity and environmental awareness. It will incorporate the arts and technology to develop film-making skills to showcase the pupils’ learning experiences.
Assumption Senior Girls' NS
‘Emerging Technologies and STREAMS Education – Eco and Empathetic warriors’
This activity aims to create a multifunctional outdoor garden space on the grounds of the school. The activity focuses on bringing STREAMS Education outdoors in ASGNS - learning about the environment and ourselves through digital and green technologies!