
Getting Started with STEAM
Practical Strategies for the K-8 Classroom
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 19. July 2018
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-138-58662-8 (ISBN)
Description
Learn effective ways to teach STEAM with this helpful book from educational technology experts Billy Krakower and Meredith Martin. Whether you have a dedicated STEAM class, or plan to integrate it into a regular classroom, you'll find out how to create a structured learning environment while still leaving room for inquiry and innovation. You'll also gain a variety of hands-on activities and rubrics you can use immediately.
Topics include:
the differences among STEM, STEAM, and makerspaces
planning your STEAM space
stocking your space with the right supplies
planning for instruction and managing class time
incorporating the core subjects
aligning lessons with standards and assessments
getting the administration and community involved
taking your class to the next level with design thinking.
With this practical book, you'll have all the tools you'll need to create a STEAM-friendly learning space starting now.
Continue the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #GSwSTEAM!
Topics include:
the differences among STEM, STEAM, and makerspaces
planning your STEAM space
stocking your space with the right supplies
planning for instruction and managing class time
incorporating the core subjects
aligning lessons with standards and assessments
getting the administration and community involved
taking your class to the next level with design thinking.
With this practical book, you'll have all the tools you'll need to create a STEAM-friendly learning space starting now.
Continue the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #GSwSTEAM!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
5 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 13 s/w Tabellen
13 Tables, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
390 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-58662-8 (9781138586628)
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Billy Krakower | Meredith Martin
Getting Started with STEAM
Practical Strategies for the K-8 Classroom
Book
07/2018
1st Edition
Routledge
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Billy Krakower | Meredith Martin
Getting Started with STEAM
Practical Strategies for the K-8 Classroom
E-Book
07/2018
1st Edition
Routledge
€41.99
Available for download

Billy Krakower | Meredith Martin
Getting Started with STEAM
Practical Strategies for the K-8 Classroom
E-Book
07/2018
1st Edition
Routledge
€41.99
Available for download
Persons
Billy Krakower is an internationally recognized education speaker, trainer and author of several books including Connecting Your Students with the World (with Jerry Blumengarten and Paula Naugle). He can be found at www.billykrakower.com and followed on Twitter @wkrakower.
Meredith Martin is a Certified Google for Education Innovator and Trainer.
Meredith Martin is a Certified Google for Education Innovator and Trainer.
Content
eResources Meet the Authors Preface 1. The What And Why of STEAM 2. Planning Your STEAM Space 3. Stocking Your Space - What Supplies Do You Need? 4. Planning for Instruction 5. Incorporating the Core Subjects 6. Getting Aligned - Standards & Assessments 7. It Takes a Village - Getting the Community Involved 8. Design Thinking - Taking Your STEAM Class to the Next Level 9. Next Steps 10. Conclusion 11. Appendix - Sample Projects