STEAM (STEM + ARTS) News in Review: 07/03/20
Our STEAM (STEM + Arts) News in Review for this week. Below are the articles we read and wanted to share. Enjoy!
Have you ever wondered why it is that art can help us feel more relaxed? This article visits the various concepts and theories regarding the effects of art on the human mind and body. Contrary to popular belief, art IS for everybody—it is the form of art that may vary between individuals.
NPR: Feeling Artsy? Here’s How Making Art Helps Your Brain
Experiencing parental “burnout” due to the lack of childcare this summer? Well, you’re not alone. Get ahead and read on to discover professional, psychological advice on how you can cope with your current mental health status and stress by occupying the whole family.
NYTimes: School’s Out. Parental Burnout Isn’t Going Away.
Over the course of the past few months, in lieu of face-to-face communication due to the COVID-19 pandemic, technology and social media usage has gone through the roof. From screen time health effects to a lack of privacy on social media, there are many risk factors associated with technology usage, especially among the young and most vulnerable teenage population. This article discusses several ways in which you can teach and protect your children behind the screen.
WFAA: Tips parents should know as kids and teens continue to connect largely through social media
Typically, children and teenagers associate math with school, but that does not have to be the case. This article discusses ways in which you can change that—that is, via weaving mathematics into your child’s daily routine. Most importantly, it can be fun!
KQED: Talking Math With Tweens: How to Bring Math into Daily Life with Middle Schoolers
What better way is there for your child to spend their free time while stuck at home this summer? Learning. This article introduces a new YouTube series presented by General Motors Co., that is intended to teach children ages 7-13 engineering, via the help of professional engineers. Read on, and tune in with your child every Sunday of July to gain some useful knowledge.
HourDetroit: GM’s New Youtube Summer School Series Aims to STEM Boredom
Awaiting the next full moon? Take a look out your window at 12:44 AM (Eastern Time) on Sunday, July 5, and prepare to be amazed. This article discusses the eclipse that will also be taking place on Sunday, shortly after midnight, as well as the meaning behind the full moon that we will see this Sunday.