Preparing the Next Generation for Success: The Importance of STEM Education in 2023
Preparing the Next Generation for Success: The Importance of STEM Education in 2023
By Mrs. Pethtel, ICS K-5th grade STEM teacher
It is nearly impossible to consider education in 2023 and not mention STEM. STEM careers are at an all time high, showing the value of garnering an interest in STEM during the early years of education.
Seventh grade tests the weight of their personally designed and constructed bridges in ABC’s of STEM class.
What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Intermountain Christian School promotes STEM in the classrooms, showing God’s world in an interactive and engaging way. The disciplines of STEM are included in the ICS curriculum. Students learn teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking while in the STEM classroom. At ICS, Bible stories and biblical truths are woven through the daily teaching and planned STEM activities.
When considering a career in STEM, the opportunities are vast. Psychologists, pilots, engineers, financial advisors, IT managers, health care professionals and more all have careers that are rooted in STEM education. STEM occupations are projected to grow 10.8% between 2021-2031. This is according to iD Tech, an industrial leader of tech camps for teens and kids. Preparing our students for their future careers through the lens of the Bible is an integral part of the ICS STEM program. Learning to think biblically about the challenges that face our world is an important hallmark of the STEM platform.
Renee Drach (7th) constructs and codes a robot in LEGO® robotics class.
ICS focuses on the pillars of thinking biblically and critically, honing in problem solving skills and working as a team throughout the STEM program. We hope to launch our students into God’s world with an understanding of who He is and the ability to thrive in what He made them to be! The future is bright!