In the past, we’ve been part of the international STEM project “Connected through Science” in partnership with the Youth Science Academy in North Carolina, USA. Together, we explored how protecting water and soil can help fight global warming. 🌎♻️

🔬 In our chemistry classes, we tested water and soil for pH, nitrates, nitrites, and heavy metals.
🧬 In biology, we investigated why conserving water and soil is vital for life on Earth.
💬 And in English, we built intercultural skills – learning to connect, communicate, and collaborate with peers from other cultures.

We also had the privilege of working with Dr. Rob Condon and Anne White from North Carolina, joining both online sessions and face-to-face exchanges. On January 22, 2025, Anne White visited us in Chișinău, and our students of all ages prepared experiments to welcome her:

• 🌱 Grade 9A – Plant Absorption & Photosynthesis experiments (guided by Ms. Lilia Bîtcă).

• 💧 Grade 5C – Be Kind to Nature – discovering causes of water pollution in English class (guided by Ms. Elena Daraban).

• ⚗️ Grade 12A – Preparing diluted chemical solutions (guided by Ms. Violeta Druță).

All these activities showed our curiosity, creativity, and teamwork – and Anne joined in with great enthusiasm!

👩‍🏫 About our teachers:

• Ms. Elena Daraban – our English teacher since 2011, passionate about STEAM and international collaboration. She has guided us in projects against global warming for four years and loves inspiring students to dream big.

• Ms. Violeta Druță (Chemistry) and Ms. Lilia Bîtcă (Biology) – our amazing science mentors, always ready with experiments that make us say “Wow!”.

• Together, they form a super team of educators who make learning fun, practical, and impactful.

✨ This year, as part of the STEAMing Across Borders Project, we bring together students from 9th, 10th, and even younger grades. We debate, experiment, and build – always learning by doing, always driven by curiosity.

We are proud to be part of this global family of schools. 🌍💙 Let’s connect, share ideas, and work together for a better, greener, and smarter future!

With excitement from Moldova,
The Eco-Explorers of Mihai Eminescu Lyceum 🚀🌱💧

Our team members:
Tristán Arturo · Andy Fernanda · Lucas Enrique · María Fernanda · Melissa Del Carmen · Samantha Escarlet · Natalia · Jesús Manuel · Mari Edhit

What we do:
At our school, we run a school garden that seeks to rescue ancestral knowledge about medicinal plants, while also promoting sustainability and community well-being.
We have also participated in public speaking, declamation, and singing contests, developed short films, carried out STEAM projects, attended scientific summer programs, and designed science projects with social impact.
In addition, we work on community projects that create a positive impact on society and on activities to support vulnerable people, always promoting humanitarian aid.

Our professors:

• Mtra. Meihly Ramos – Leader in entrepreneurship projects.

• Dra. Vanessa Torres – Leader of health brigades.

• Ing. Enrique Garcés – Expert in the Sciences area.

• Dra. Diana Alvarado – Leader in educational training and innovation projects.

Together with our professors, we join this project with enthusiasm and commitment, ready to learn, collaborate, and share the best of our experiences with all of you.

¡Mexicans at heart!

Meet the "Armenia" Team from Armenia!

Hello, international friends!

We are the "Armenia" team from

Yerevan, Armenia. Our group brings together enthusiastic students from grade 7D, guided by our amazing teacher, Mrs. Chichakyan.

About our mentor:

Mrs. Chichakyan is an English teacher with more than 20 years of experience. She is full of energy, loves working with students, and constantly inspires us to grow both academically and personally. She leads exciting school projects.

• We are proud to study in a school equipped with a modern SmartLab.

• Our school is a place where technology meets creativity - and students are encouraged to innovate and think outside the box.

• We also shine in sports, with classes that achieve remarkable results on and off the field.

You can discover more about our school here: http://school78.safe.am

Our message to you:

We believe STEAM is not just about science and technology, but also about creativity, teamwork, and making the world a better place. We are so excited to be part of this international project, to share ideas, and to learn from all of you!

With greetings from Armenia, “Armenia” in STEAM Team

We are STEMpire. We are strong together in science, creativity, and innovation.

We learn, build, and dream as one team, shaping ideas that can change the world. 🌍💡

We are from Spiritan Academy, A Catholic Demonstration School in Monrovia operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia.

Our team comprises both genders with girls are the higher percentage.

#STEMpire #STEAM #SpiritanAcademy #Innovation #FutureCreators

🌟 The Dream Explorers

Hello everyone! 👋

We are from Armenia, a creative and curious group of students who love to learn through imagination, science, and teamwork. 💡📚🎨

Our teacher is Mrs. Apitsaryan, and together with other amazing teachers from our school, she will guide us throughout this wonderful STEAM adventure . 👩‍🏫✨ We are all very happy to collaborate and to share our ideas with international friends! 🌍🤝

We’re proud to represent our school in this global STEAM collaboration.

Let’s show the world our creativity, teamwork, and unique spirit! 💪🎨🔬🌍

Our school is part of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network, and we believe in building bridges between cultures through art, knowledge, and kindness. 🌍💫

What makes us unique? We never stop asking questions, we love discovering new ideas, and we always support each other like a real family. 🤝❤️

We’re so excited to be part of this international STEAM adventure, to meet new friends from around the world, and to create something amazing together! 🚀✨

STEAMing across borders

Wishing you happy holidays filled with joy and cheer!

This month, our STEAM learners became young bakers and explored the world of Armenian traditional cookies. They learned about local ingredients, followed traditional recipes, and discovered the joy of baking together. The classroom was filled with delicious aromas, laughter, and creativity as students prepared sweet homemade treats with care and excitement. It was a fun and memorable experience that brought culture, teamwork, and learning together in the sweetest way possible!

We designed and built a moving car using only simple recycled materials. We used items such as cardboard, wooden sticks, bottle caps, balloons, straws, and tape to bring our ideas to life.

This activity was much more than just building a toy car. It gave us the opportunity to think creatively, test ideas, and work together as a team.

Discovering Science in Action

While testing our cars, we learned how air can create movement and how different forces affect speed and direction. We noticed that some cars moved faster because of lighter materials or smoother wheels. We also discovered that even small changes could completely affect the results.

Thinking Like Engineers

Before building, we had to plan our designs carefully. Some parts did not work the first time, so we had to rebuild, improve, and try again. This taught us patience, critical thinking, and how engineers learn through experimentation.

Creativity and Design

Every team created a different style of car. Some students focused on speed, while others wanted their car to look futuristic or colorful. Decorating and personalizing our models made the activity even more exciting and unique.

Using Math Without Realizing It

During the project, we constantly used measurements, compared distances, and checked proportions to make our cars balanced. Math became practical and meaningful because we could immediately see the results of our calculations.

What We Learned

This project showed us that learning is not limited to books and classrooms. By building something with our own hands, we understood how science, technology, engineering, art, and math are connected in everyday life.

It also reminded us about the importance of recycling and reusing materials in creative ways. Most importantly, we learned how valuable teamwork, communication, and imagination can be when solving problems together.

In the end, the challenge was both educational and fun, and it inspired us to continue exploring new STEAM projects in the future.

By creating this project, we learned more about game development, teamwork, and imaginative problem-solving while designing an exciting and entertaining experience.Our students worked in teams to create their own learning app prototypes. For this project, we created a Quizizz-style app about environmental protection. We designed the prototype on paper in the shape of a telephone and included different quiz activities and eco-friendly challenges for learners. Students invented creative ideas, designed colorful screens, and presented their app to other teams. Through this activity, learners developed their creativity, teamwork, communication, and digital skills while discovering how technology can support learning and environmental awareness.

Throughout the experiment, we discovered how math and science work together to uncover useful facts about nutrition and healthy habits . This activity helped us become more aware of the effects of sugary drinks and encouraged smarter, healthier choices in daily life

For this project, we created a storytelling video using the techniques and skills we learned this month. Our video combined creativity, storytelling, editing, and teamwork to present our idea in an engaging and original way.

Activity 1 – Video Creation

We created a creative video based on a topic that interested us. Our video followed a clear storytelling structure:

• Introduction

• Intrigue

• Climax

• Conclusion

We used different editing software such as CapCut and Canva to edit and improve our project. We also respected copyright rules by using safe music, images, and effects.

📝 Activity 2 – Storyboard and Planning

Before filming, we prepared a storyboard and a scene-by-scene plan. We carefully planned:

• Camera angles

• Dialogues

• Music and sound effects

• Transitions and visual effects

We included at least 3 advanced effects such as:

• Fade in / fade out

• Zoom transitions

• Text overlays and subtitles

🎭 Activity 3 – Teamwork and Preparation

We worked together and shared responsibilities:

• Director

• Camera operator

• Actors

• Editor

We rehearsed important scenes and organized the filming locations, props, phone setup, and background sound.

🎬 Activity 4 – Filming and Editing

We filmed different scenes and focused on short, impactful shots to make the video more dynamic and interesting. After filming, we transferred all clips into editing software and added:

• Creative transitions

• Audio improvements

• Visual effects

• Captions and subtitles

Our goal was to make the video creative, clear, and memorable.

🏆 Activity 5 – Final Submission

After final editing, we submitted our project for evaluation and online voting. This experience helped us improve our:

• Storytelling skills

• Creativity

• Teamwork

• Video editing techniques

• Communication skills

We are proud of our final result and happy to participate in this exciting competition.

We studied an unused and uninviting corner of our school by taking photos and observing the space. We noticed that it was dark, empty, and not used by students. After speaking with students and teachers, we learned that many wanted a calm place to relax or read.

To improve the space, we designed a virtual green library corner in 3D. Our idea included books, comfortable seating, plants, quiet study areas, and eco-friendly elements made from recycled materials. We also made sure the design was safe, inclusive, and accessible for everyone.

We created two different versions of the space:

• a cozy green reading corner

• a nature-inspired study zone with

• flexible seating

• music zone

This project helped us imagine how a forgotten school area could become a peaceful, creative, and useful learning environment.

We watched the creative video tutorials prepared by the Moldovan students and learned about the meaning of the traditional red and white threads — symbols of love, vitality, purity, hope, and the arrival of spring. 🌱✨

Inspired by this tradition, we created our own handmade Mărțișoare using creativity, teamwork, and imagination while respecting the cultural meaning behind this special symbol. 🧵🎀🎨

We proudly wore our Mărțișoare and enjoyed becoming part of a living tradition that connects people and cultures across borders. 🌍🤝

Thank you to our international partners for sharing this meaningful cultural experience with us! 💖

Through this activity, we learned how technology can bring ideas to life by combining the real world with digital creations. Some students created interactive scenes, others added 3D objects, animations, or virtual storytelling elements.

In class, we presented our projects to our classmates in short 4–5 minute presentations, sharing our creativity, imagination, and digital skills.

This task helped us develop innovation, communication, and STEAM skills while discovering the amazing possibilities of Augmented Reality!