STEAM Teams Wear Many Hats

The video introduces the concept of STEAM, emphasizing the interdisciplinary approach of wearing different 'hats' to explore problems creatively. It uses the Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 as a case study, encouraging teams to ask questions from the perspectives of scientists, technology experts, engineers, artists, and mathematicians. The activity involves creating physical representations of these roles and using them to generate questions about the disaster. The video highlights the importance of connecting insights from all fields to solve problems and prevent future issues.

What is the primary purpose of wearing different 'hats' in a STEAM team?

• To look fashionable

• To ask questions from different professional perspectives

• To protect from physical harm

• To identify team leaders

What historical event is the focus of the STEAM activity?

• The San Francisco Earthquake

• The Great Fire of London

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Molasses Flood

Which STEAM role might ask about the structural integrity of the molasses storage tank?

• Scientist

• Mathematician

• Engineer

• Artist

What visual clues might artists look for as early signs of a problem?

• Sound changes

• Smell differences

• Temperature variations

• Color and texture changes

How can connecting insights from all STEAM fields help in problem-solving?

• By focusing only on artistic solutions

• By offering diverse viewpoints to prevent future issues

• By providing a single perspective

• By making the process more complicated