Getting Started with STEAM: Practical Strategies for the K-8 Classroom

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!

• | Author: Billy Krakower
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Jul 25, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 112 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1138586633
• | ISBN-13: 9781138586635