Catalyst ED

Catalyst ED brings leading STEAM education experts into your classroom through hands-on activities designed to engage high school students in creative thinking in both the arts and sciences. Catalyst ED video lessons were produced with the support of a COVID-19 Emergency & Recovery Grant from the City of Cambridge, MA. Catalyst ED materials were developed by STEAM educator Kyle Browne with a scientific education review by Natacha Meyer.

Kyle Browne is a Boston-based artist and educator. She has put the 'A' in STEAM curriculum as an arts education consultant with the Cambridge Public Schools, MIT, Lesley University and the Cambridge STEAM Initiative. She teaches highschool visual art and design with Boston Public Schools and has a multi-disciplinary art practice. Her work is exhibited regularly around Boston and she enjoys nature-based experiences. Natacha Meyer is a science education consultant with experience working at the Museum of Science and the Cambridge STEAM Initiative. Kyle and Natacha developed the STEAM Habits of Mind together for the Cambridge STEAM Initiative.

Lesson 1 - Mapping Your Local Environment

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