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.

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