Step Into STEAM, Grades K-5

Step Into STEAM, Grades K-5

Author: Sarah B. Bush

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2019-03-14

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1544337213

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Create meaningful and transformative K-5 STEAM learning experiences for each and every student Make the most of your limited instructional time and become part of the Step into STEAM movement! Seamlessly design and implement K-5 STEAM inquiries that align carefully to key mathematics and science content and practices and prepare elementary students for their bright futures. Taking an opposite approach to existing resources that provide collections of disjointed STEAM activities, this book empowers teachers and schools to build cohesive and sustainable STEAM infrastructures—grounded in grade-level standards and purposeful assessment—to deepen the mathematics and science learning of each and every student.


Step Into STEAM, Grades K-5

Step Into STEAM, Grades K-5

Author: Sarah B. Bush

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2019-03-14

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1544337191

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Create meaningful and transformative K-5 STEAM learning experiences for each and every student Make the most of your limited instructional time and become part of the Step into STEAM movement! Seamlessly design and implement K-5 STEAM inquiries that align carefully to key mathematics and science content and practices and prepare elementary students for their bright futures. Taking an opposite approach to existing resources that provide collections of disjointed STEAM activities, this book empowers teachers and schools to build cohesive and sustainable STEAM infrastructures—grounded in grade-level standards and purposeful assessment—to deepen the mathematics and science learning of each and every student.


STEAM Projects 101

STEAM Projects 101

Author: Ana Dziengel

Publisher: Walter Foster Jr

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 1942875800

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STEAM Projects 101 is an introduction to STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) for preschoolers with fun, interactive, easy-to-follow, step-by-step activities.


Challenges and Opportunities for Transforming From STEM to STEAM Education

Challenges and Opportunities for Transforming From STEM to STEAM Education

Author: Thomas, Kelli

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-01-10

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1799825191

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The addition of the arts to STEM education, now known as STEAM, adds a new dimension to problem-solving within those fields, offering students tools such as imagination and resourcefulness to incorporate into their designs. However, the shift from STEM to STEAM has changed what it means for students to learn within and across these disciplines. Redesigning curricula to include the arts is the next step in preparing students throughout all levels of education. Challenges and Opportunities for Transforming From STEM to STEAM Education is a pivotal reference source that examines the challenges and opportunities presented in redesigning STEM education to include creativity, innovation, and design from the arts including new approaches to STEAM and their practical applications in the classroom. While highlighting topics including curriculum design, teacher preparation, and PreK-20 education, this book is ideally designed for teachers, curriculum developers, instructional designers, deans, museum educators, policymakers, administrators, researchers, academicians, and students.


Step Into STEAM, Grades PreK-5

Step Into STEAM, Grades PreK-5

Author: Sarah B. Bush

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2024-10-12

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1071967401

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Create innovative and equitable experiences that prepare your learners for the future! STEAM education is crucial for preparing learners to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world. Not every learner is going to pursue a STEAM-related career, but each and every learner needs to be challenged with opportunities to transfer what they are learning in mathematics and science instruction to seek solutions to the complex problems of today—and to meet our future world head on! In this Second Edition of Step Into STEAM, authors Sarah Bush and Kristin Cook guide and inspire PreK–5 educators through a seamless process of designing and implementing STEAM inquiries that align precisely to key mathematics and science content and practices—all while meeting the demands of guiding assessments. Going far beyond a collection of STEAM activities, this book shows educators, as well as school and district leaders, how to build a STEAM ecosystem that can measurably improve every learner’s mathematics and science achievement, as well as engagement, belonging, and interest. What truly sets this book apart is its masterful integration of problem-based inquiry as the foundation for STEAM instruction. This updated edition: Expands on the latest research in STEAM education across PreK-5 in various educational settings Incorporates strategies grounded in Universal Design for Learning to engage all learners Provides updated STEAM resources aligned to the Integrated STEM Practices Embeds actionable tips throughout each chapter that educators can implement immediately in addition to suggestions for ongoing learning and growth for all Offers an updated companion website with additional templates for brainstorming sessions or book studies, action plans, and checklists to help educators put their ideas into practice This is an essential guide for educators looking to implement STEAM education in their classrooms and beyond. Step Into STEAM provides a comprehensive roadmap for cultivating the creativity, problem-solving abilities, resilience, and empathy that will empower the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and global citizens. Make the most of your limited instructional time and become part of the Step Into STEAM journey!


Pairing STEAM with Stories

Pairing STEAM with Stories

Author: Elizabeth M. McChesney

Publisher: ALA Editions

Published: 2020-06-15

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780838947494

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The activities in this book will make STEAM learning fun while planting the seeds for lifelong learning.


STEAM Play and Learn

STEAM Play and Learn

Author: Ana Dziengel

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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An introduction to STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) for preschoolers with fun, interactive, easy-to-follow, step-by-step activities.


Learning Science by Doing Science

Learning Science by Doing Science

Author: Alan Colburn

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2016-12-22

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1506387403

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Time-tested activities to teach the key ideas of science—and turn students into scientists! This witty book adapts classic investigations to help students in grades 3 through 8 truly think and act like scientists. Chapter by chapter, this accessible primer illustrates a “big idea” about the nature of science and offers clear links to the Next Generation Science Standards and its Science and Engineering Practices. You’ll also find: A reader-friendly overview of the NGSS Guidance on adapting the activities to your grade level, including communicating instructions, facilitating discussions, and managing safety concerns Case studies of working scientists to highlight specifics about the science and engineering practices


Captivate, Activate, and Invigorate the Student Brain in Science and Math, Grades 6-12

Captivate, Activate, and Invigorate the Student Brain in Science and Math, Grades 6-12

Author: John Almarode

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2013-04-02

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1452218021

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If your STEM lessons are falling on disinterested ears, it's time to mix things up. What you need are more engaging, brain-based science and math strategies to captivate your students' attention, activate their prior knowledge, and invigorate their interest. Blending current research on the student brain with practical methods for teaching science and math, John Almarode and Ann M. Miller identify six essential "ingredients" in a recipe for student success. In their book you'll discover A customizable framework you can use right away Classroom-ready, content-specific attention grabbers Overt and covert strategies to boost behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement Techniques for making relevant connections that maximize retention With this new approach to captivating STEM lessons, you'll energize classroom time and keep your students on task and engaged-every day.


Cases on STEAM Education in Practice

Cases on STEAM Education in Practice

Author: Bazler, Judith

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-02-08

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 1522523359

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Curriculums for STEM education programs have been successfully implemented into numerous school systems for many years. Recently, the integration of arts education into such programs has proven to be significantly beneficial to students, resulting in a new method of teaching including science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Cases on STEAM Education in Practice is an essential research publication for the latest scholarly information on curriculum development, instructional design, and educational benefits of STEAM learning initiatives. Featuring coverage on a range of topics including fine arts, differentiated instruction, and student engagement, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and professionals seeking current research on the implementation of STEAM education.