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Basic skills – literacy (reading and writing), mathematics, science and digital skills – are essential for individual growth, further learning, job opportunities, social integration and active citizenship.

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) is an innovative approach to learning that promotes creativity and increases student engagement by integrating arts into scientific subjects. This article will provide educators with ideas and resources for introducing STEAM in the classroom.

Science is Wonderful! is a European Commission initiative bringing together researchers and budding young scientists.

Of the 30 countries that were surveyed in a 2016 study on this topic, 80% described STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) as currently a priority area at national level. At the same time, EU countries are still labouring to decrease the number of low achievers in science. Teaching these subjects is a great responsibility for a teacher – and a great challenge, too. How can you motivate your students? How can you instil in them all the enthusiasm, all the wonder that the sciences are due? Here are four steps to help transform science lessons.