S.T.E.A.M. & Technology
For Students in Pre-Casa to Grade 8
Curiosity. Creativity. Real-World Problem-Solving.
At Uxbridge Montessori School, S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) is delivered as its own course by a specialist STEAM & Technology teacher. From CASA through Grade 8, students move beyond exposure to develop genuine maker, coder, and problem-solver habits—in addition to their Montessori classroom learning.
A Modern & Innovative Technology Curriculum for Uxbridge Montessori School
CASA (single program for all CASA students)
- Foundations: mouse/touch control, open–save–print, responsible device care
- Coding: step-by-step instructions (sequence), first loops, playful debugging
- Robotics: age-appropriate platforms (movement, lights/sounds, colour/path following)
- Creativity & Media: labelled photos, Draw-and-Tell stories (beginning–middle–end)
- Digital Citizenship: what to keep private, kind comments, “ask an adult” routines
Grades 1–3 — Design, Test, Improve
- Engineering challenges: bridges, simple machines, fair tests, and measurement
- Coding & Robotics: multi-step sequences, loops, basic sensors; maze-solving and goals using Dash & Dots.
- Communication: captions, diagrams, short slide decks; clear speaking and sharing
Grades 4–6 — From Ideas to Impact
- Inquiry + prototypes: sustainable designs, assistive devices, environmental data studies
- Programming depth: conditionals, events, sensor-driven behaviours; team robotics
- Data & design: charts, infographics, and polished presentations for real audiences.
Grades 7–8 — Real-World Application
- Integrated builds: design thinking with lab science, media production, and community problems
- Advanced projects: multi-step coding, robotics challenges, and portfolio-quality artifacts
- Leadership: mentoring younger students and leading showcase events
UMS Signature Experiences
- Robotics from CASA upward with platforms that scale in complexity.
- Coding that sticks: unplugged logic → block-based programming → sensor/conditional projects
- Make-and-measure engineering: plan, build, test, improve—and explain the “why.”
- Showcase culture: galleries, demo videos, expo-style events that celebrate growth.
- Safety first: privacy, kindness, and balanced use embedded in every lesson.
Why families choose UMS
- Specialist-taught STEAM and technology Curriculum from CASA up: Students learn with an expert who builds skills year over year.
- Advanced pathway, early start: Coding, robotics, and engineering design begin in CASA and scale to sophisticated projects by Grade 8.
- Hands-on first, tech with purpose: We build, measure, test, and improve—technology amplifies thinking rather than replacing it.
- Future-ready communication: Students document with photos/video, present findings, and share results with authentic audiences.
- Digital citizenship, always: Privacy, kindness, research reliability, and balanced use are explicitly taught and practiced.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Hands-on building and reasoning come first. Technology is used purposefully to code, test, document, and present
Yes—age-appropriately. CASA students give step-by-step instructions, recognize patterns, and try first robotics tasks that build real computational thinking.
S.T.E.A.M. strengthens planning, precision, communication, and perseverance—skills students carry into reading, writing, math, science, and the arts.
Absolutely. Privacy, kindness, source reliability, and “ask an adult” routines are taught explicitly and reinforced.
See S.T.E.A.M. and Technology in Action
Visit UMS to watch students plan, prototype, code, and present with confidence
—from CASA to Grade 8.