Find STEAM activities by motivation

While selecting, evaluating and curating the SENSE. learning companion we identified a range of motivations common across a number of the activities. The following are our interpretations of common themes and our response to the underlying motivations of learners.

Noticing and connecting

This collection encourages you to become more aware of your senses and connect with the world around you. Each activity is designed to help participants understand, describe and share their observations, so that they can better understand their experiences.
These exercises will help you notice details more deeply. You will also discover new ideas and opportunities that come from these insights. Come and learn how to make better connections with people by getting better at noticing things.

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visual summary of the the STEAM lab launch event drawn by Siiri Taimla of Joonmeedia

Space and Place

This collection focuses on enhancing spatial awareness and literacy within teams. Each activity encourages participants to actively engage with space and place, situating learning experiences in specific contexts.

If you connect activities to the local environment, you’ll understand more about how space influences interaction and learning. Come and explore the connections between the places we live and the things that happen to us.

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Enriching

If you’re tired of the same old approaches and looking for something extracurricular, this collection offers fresh perspectives and new layers to your tasks. Dive into challenges that inspire adventure and discovery, and enrich your understanding of the world around you. Join us on this journey of exploration and creativity!

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Social Imagination

This collection shows how important it is to recognise different backgrounds and life experiences in teams and groups. All activities are designed to encourage an open and tolerant environment where everyone’s opinions are important.

Participants will be encouraged to imagine a better future, coming up with new ideas and finding ways to work together. Come and help us think about how we can make things better and understand other people better, while engaging creatively and critically.

 

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Handson and creating

This collection is all about looking and talking about art, with a focus on encouraging everyone to express themselves individually and as part of a group. Each activity encourages everyone to be creative and allows them to connect their thoughts and behaviours to what they already know, have experienced and seen in the media.

By getting involved in creative activities, you will be able to take action on issues that matter to you. Come and explore how art and creativity can help you connect with others and express yourself.

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Diversity and Inclusion

This collection is dedicated to encouraging diversity and inclusion by bringing together knowledge and the ability to take action together. Every activity is planned to make sure that everyone can share their ideas and is respected.

Participants will work together to produce scientific evidence through research and learning processes, emphasising the importance of considering different perspectives. Come and help us make a place where everyone is welcome. This is a place where different people can share their ideas and make real change happen.

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