Creativity is contagious… pass it on!
At Lev Jewish Academy, our STEAM program integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics to inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation. Through hands on, project based learning, students transform classroom concepts into meaningful real world experiences while developing the skills needed to succeed in an ever evolving world.
Our curriculum is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards and is thoughtfully designed to encourage scientific inquiry, engineering design, critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication. Students are challenged to ask questions, investigate ideas, analyze information, and develop creative solutions to authentic problems.
Rather than searching for a single correct answer, students are encouraged to think flexibly, test their ideas, learn from setbacks, and refine their solutions through collaboration and perseverance. This process fosters resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset while helping students understand that innovation begins with curiosity.
Throughout the STEAM program, students strengthen essential twenty first century skills including problem solving, communication, teamwork, creativity, and digital literacy. They learn to work collaboratively, share ideas respectfully, provide constructive feedback, and confidently present their thinking to others.
By connecting science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics to everyday life, students discover that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Whether designing, building, experimenting, coding, or creating, our students develop the confidence to become innovative thinkers, compassionate collaborators, and future leaders who are prepared to make a meaningful impact on the world.
Last updated July 29, 2026
STEAM integration at Lev Jewish Academy: common questions
What does STEAM integration mean at Lev Jewish Academy?
STEAM integration at Lev Jewish Academy means a program that brings together science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics to inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation. Students learn through hands-on, project-based work that turns classroom concepts into real-world experiences.
Is the STEAM curriculum aligned with New York State standards?
Yes. The STEAM curriculum is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards and is designed to encourage scientific inquiry, engineering design, critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication. Students ask questions, investigate ideas, analyze information, and develop creative solutions to authentic problems.
What skills do students build in STEAM?
Students strengthen problem solving, communication, teamwork, creativity, and digital literacy. Rather than searching for a single correct answer, they test ideas, learn from setbacks, and refine solutions together. Activities include designing, building, experimenting, coding, and creating, and students practice presenting their thinking to others.