LEGO® Education helps educators inspire the next generation of STEAM leaders with free learning materials

BILLUND, DENMARK – MARCH 6, 2023 – Today, LEGO® Education released Hannah's STEAM Heroes: A Career Toolkit, a free learning resource for teachers to inspire their students as they explore STEAM careers and discover what they love to do. The digital toolkit was developed in collaboration with professionals from various industries, from ocean advocacy to race cars to storytelling and more. It is designed to spark joy and curiosity in the classroom, while showing that STEAM is for every student and highlighting the many different careers related to STEAM.

Students meet “Hannah's STEAM Heroes,” inspired by Hannah, a fictional representation of the students in today's classroom: daring, curious, and ready to rebuild the world. They will also learn how this diverse group uses STEAM skills every day. Each hero worked with an education expert to create a challenge for students to help them solve real-world problems they face at work.

Hannah's STEAM heroes are:

• Danni Washington: Ocean advocate
• Julie and Jeff Russell: Bee Saviors
• Tyler Froberg: Farmer
• Rie McClenny: food video producer
• Rachel Ryle: Storyteller
• Yamilée Toussaint Beach: dance technologist
• Aurora Straus: racing driver

Many of the careers that today's students will pursue don't even exist yet. However, we know that these careers require important 21st century skills such as resilience, problem solving and collaboration. Hannah's STEAM Heroes will inspire students to find their STEAM superpower, discover their passions, and unleash their curiosity as they #RebuildTheWorld.

One episode features Danni Washington, a science communicator and ocean advocate, who combined two of her passions to create a brand new career. Danni shares that unique journey in her challenge for students, where they must design a device to clean and protect waterways in their community. These real-world connections make STEAM learning more meaningful and relatable for students.

“Today's students are our future STEAM leaders,” says Danni Washington, science communicator and ocean advocate. “I love inspiring students to build the skills and confidence they need to create the world we all deserve.”

Bring STEAM to every classroom

Hannah's STEAM Heroes: A Career Toolkit includes resources and materials for teachers to easily bring the real world into their classrooms:

Intro Session Video: In less than six minutes, teachers will get an overview of what's in the toolkit, how to use it, and meet all of Hannah's STEAM heroes.

Hannah's STEAM Heroes Video Episodes: In five- to six-minute video episodes, professionals talk about how their career is a STEAM career and how STEAM really is for everyone. Each hero introduces their real-life challenge to students, who will use STEAM skills to build a solution.

Teacher's Guide: A how-to booklet includes information about each STEAM hero, suggested topics for students to explore, ways to scale activities up or down, and more.
Classroom Slides: Downloadable slides provide student-centered content, including biographies and challenges, as well as templates for teachers to edit, extend, or connect the activities to their current curriculum.
Certificate of Completion: Celebrate student participation and identify their STEAM superpowers.

“It is important to ensure that students are equipped with the tools they need to pursue their future career paths,” said Angela Gier, LEGO Education Ambassador and teacher at Maple Lawn Elementary School in Dallas, Texas. “I have seen firsthand how STEAM learning can build student confidence and I am excited to use this toolkit to show my students how the STEAM skills they learn in the classroom apply to all kinds of types of careers.”

Teachers can access Hannah's STEAM Heroes: A Career Toolkit at LEGOeducation.com/RebuildTheWorld. Sign up for weekly tips on using the toolkit and bonus content.