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🌟 Gizmos STEAM Lab at Monterey Heights STEAM Academy

Inspiring Innovation, Curiosity, and Joy in Every Eagle

Welcome to the Gizmos STEAM Lab, a dynamic and hands-on learning environment at Monterey Heights STEAM Academy where students explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

 

🚀 What Is the Gizmos STEAM Lab?

The Gizmos STEAM Lab is a dedicated space on our campus designed to ignite students' curiosity and empower them as thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers. It is a place where imagination takes flight and learning comes to life through real-world applications and engaging projects.

 

🔬 What Do Students Do in the Lab?

Students in grades K–6 participate in weekly, standards-aligned STEAM lessons facilitated by our STEAM Lab Specialist. Activities and learning experiences include:

  • 3D Printing & Design Thinking

  • Robotics & Coding

  • Engineering Challenges & Makerspace Projects

  • Hands-on Science Experiments

  • Digital Media & Visual Arts

  • Environmental & Sustainability Projects

Our projects are designed to support 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

 

🌱 Why It Matters

The Gizmos STEAM Lab is more than just a room—it's a gateway to opportunity. Through engaging experiences and integrated instruction, students build confidence and see themselves as future scientists, engineers, artists, and innovators. Every student has a chance to discover their passions and shine.

 

🤝 Community Connections

As a proud Community School, Monterey Heights partners with local organizations to enhance the STEAM Lab experience through guest speakers, project showcases, and real-world learning opportunities that connect classroom learning to community impact.

 

At Monterey Heights STEAM Academy, we believe that when students are engaged in meaningful, hands-on learning, they not only master academic content—they find their purpose, voice, and joy in learning.