Getting Started with STEAM

Practical Strategies for the K-8 Classroom

Billy Krakower, Meredith Martin

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Routledge
19 July 2018

Teachers' classroom resources & material; Educational: Mathematics & numeracy; Educational: Sciences, general science; Educational: Technology

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!

By: Billy Krakower, Meredith Martin
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138586628
ISBN 10: 1138586625
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 19 July 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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.