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Published: May 2024 (last year) in issue Nº 418

Keywords: Yuvabe Education, Deepanam School, STEAM (STEM plus Arts), Experiential learning, Education and Festivals

STEAM Fest celebrates fusion of literature and learning

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Children presenting their projects

Children presenting their projects

The annual STEAM Fest organised by Yuvabe Education at Deepanam School in Auroville was held on 6th April 2024. Once again the fest captured the imagination of students and families alike. This year’s theme, “Explore the Magic: Where Literature Meets Learning,” brought together the worlds of storytelling and science in a celebration of creativity and innovation.

The STEAM Fest showcased a diverse range of projects and activities designed to inspire curiosity and promote interdisciplinary learning, each having something for everyone.

For example, one of the projects was titled “Bharatha’s devotion - Crack the signal”.

Bharata’s search for Rama sparked a discussion on modern communication systems, including Morse Code. To explore this further, the children were engaged in constructing buzzer circuits and conducted games encoding and decoding words and phrases using Morse Code. Through this hands-on activity, children gained practical experience in understanding Morse Code and its application in communication systems. They developed problem-solving skills and critical thinking while having fun decoding messages, enhancing their understanding of the role of technology in communication.

In its third year, the Annual STEAM Fest at Deepanam School not only provides a platform for students to explore and innovate but fosters a spirit of collaboration and community participation as well. As Auroville continues to champion holistic education, we hope events like these serve as beacons of inspiration for the next generation of thinkers and creators.