I recommend a STEM curriculum design inclusive of scientific-model building activities in a project-based constructivist learning/teaching classroom/lab STEM environments.

I wrote an article about it: Article Phenomenon-based learning and model-based teaching: Do they match?

Thanks Sascha Grusche

Constructivism focus on problems-based learning which uphold 21st century learning skills. It nhance students critical thinking and collaboration further develop innovative skills.

An extended approach is STEAM, which includes the perspective of art.