Project Based Learning
STEAM at Washington Elementary
STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology,Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. Our STEAM program is implemented through Project Based Learning (PBL) and is supported by the New Tech Network and The Leader In Me. As a STEAM school, our school has 1-1 technology, extensive staff training, and PBL Coaching. Each classroom was designed for Project Based Teaching and Learning.
It is important to note that STEAM is not a program, but a philosophy. Traditional education philosophy separate subjects completely, so that skills may be developed in one area and abandoned in another. In our real world, content knowledge is interwoven, layered and centered around a dilemmas that affects the community that we serve.
The “A” in STEAM
In addition to utilizing Art as strand of PBL in all classrooms, students K-6th participate in Art class. In this class students learn to paint, color and draw using a variety of mediums. This year we will add silkscreen art to further our student’s artistic ability using a screen press. In addition, all students also receive Theatre and Music provided by 2 guests teachers from the Sacramento Theatre Company twice a week!
Next Steps STEAM Pipeline/Feeder Schools
Washington’s feeder Middle Schools are:
Where can you find PBL in High School?
The Met Sacramento High School and Sacramento New Tech High School
2022-2023 & 2023-2024 Teacher’s of the Year! & Sac Bee Honor Roll winner
Back to Back!
Our ENTIRE community is so proud of Dr. Debi Lawson and Ms. Nicole Quinn on being selected as the District’s Teacher’s of the Year.
Also, Congratulations to Mr. Wong, The Sacramento Bee’s Honor Roll winner, 2023!