Explore, Build & Create with STEAM

A cross-subject, project-based program where students explore real-world problems through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics - guided by Harvard student mentors.

What is STEAM?

STEAM integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics into one connected learning experience. Instead of studying subjects in isolation, students tackle real-world challenges that naturally blend multiple disciplines - building curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking from an early age.

Five Disciplines, One Project

Every week integrates multiple STEAM areas through hands-on, project-based activities

Science

Experiments, observation, asking 'why' and 'how' - from growing plants to mixing substances

Technology

Scratch Jr, Teachable Machine, and AI tools that make learning interactive and fun

Engineering

Design challenges and prototyping - build bridges, create simple machines, solve real problems

Arts

Storytelling, visual design, and creative problem-solving that makes STEAM human-centred

Mathematics

Patterns, measurement, and data through real-world projects and games

Week-by-Week Journey

From curiosity to creation in 6 weeks of project-based learning

Build Something Impossible

Track 1: Voice Clone – record & remix your voice with AI

Track 2: Vibe Code – build a working app with Base44 or Lovable

Track 3: AI Art Director – generate an art series with prompts

60-second live demo of your AI creation

Your AI creation (voice clip, working app, or art series) + a 60-second live demo

Supervising AI tool use and guiding students through their chosen track

AI & How Machines Learn

What is AI? Interactive demos & examples

Hands-on: teach a computer to recognise images (Teachable Machine)

Brainstorm: how could AI help your school?

Write a 1-page proposal

"AI Can Help My School" 1-page proposal

Making AI concepts accessible and fun

Climate & Our Environment

Climate change: what's happening and why it matters

Local vs global environmental challenges

Brainstorm 5 actions your community can take

Create a climate action poster

Climate action poster with 5 things your community can do

Connecting science to real-world action

Vibe Coding: Build with AI

Introduction to AI building tools (Lovable/Base44)

Build a personal webpage or simple app

Add your own content and design

Share with peers for feedback

Personal webpage or simple app built with AI tools

Guiding first-time builders through AI tools

Build Your Prototype

Choose your project focus from Weeks 1-3

Build a working prototype with 2-3 features

Test with peers and collect feedback

Prepare your demo presentation

Working prototype with 2-3 core features

Technical guidance and troubleshooting

Virtual Showcase Preparation

Final prototype polish

Create a project poster or slide

Rehearse live demo for the audience

Celebration & portfolio assembly

Live demo + project poster at Virtual Showcase

Final preparation and confidence building

What You Walk Away With

AI creation (voice clip, app, or art series) + live demo

"AI Can Help My School" proposal

Climate action poster

Working prototype with demo