Examines how integrating A for arts gives students an advantage in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) instruction. Shows that arts activities enhance creativity, problem solving, memory systems, and analytical skills--all critical for achieving STEM success.

Why STEM should become steam -- What science says about the arts and creativity -- Frequently asked questions about integrating the arts and STEM -- Implementing arts integration in the primary grades (K-4) -- Implementing arts integration in the intermediate grades (5-8) -- Implementing arts integration in the high school grades (9-12) -- STEAM lesson plan appetizers in science, teachnology, and engineering -- STEAM lesson plan appetizers in mathematics -- Putting it all together.