The developmental role of steam technologies in chemistry education

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In the modern era, the application of innovative approaches in education plays a crucial role in increasing students’ active participation in the learning process and enhancing their motivation. Particularly in natural sciences, including chemistry, which has a practical and applied nature, there is a need for teaching methods enriched with interactive and technological tools in addition to traditional methods. In this context, the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) approach maintains its relevance among modern teaching methodologies. The STEAM approach integrates scientific and technological knowledge with creative thinking and engineering skills, fostering students' critical thinking and problem- solving abilities across various fields. The implementation of this method is not only aimed at the acquisition of theoretical knowledge but also at demonstrating how it can be applied in real- life scenarios. As a discipline that studies the structure and reactions of matter, chemistry relies heavily on experiments and laboratory work. However, in some schools, practical lessons are limited due to inadequate laboratory facilities, financial constraints, and safety regulations.