STEAM (STEM + the Arts)Resources
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STEAM/STEM Resources
National Education Association (NEA) - STEM Lessons in the Kitchen https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/stem-lessons-kitchen
Overview of STEAM and resources - Kids Steam Lab at https://kidssteamlab.com/what-is-steam/
Edutopia STEAM resources at https://www.edutopia.org/article/STEAM-resources
NASA/JPL STEM Activities for families and educators at
NASA NGSS STEM lesson plans at
Engineering information for educators and students at
Concordia University Portland STEAM Teaching Resources -
Nathan Bott's STEM - Elementary - How Science Brings Music to Life at
Title Pro's Tinkering Guide at https://www.titlemax.com/articles/title-pros-tinkering-guide/
Thank you to Lake Jennings BSA Troop 325 for recommending the website!
MastersInDataScience.org - The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at https://www.mastersindatascience.org/blog/the-ultimate-stem-guide-for-kids-239-cool-sites-about-science-technology-engineering-and-math/
Yourcub.com/Dave - Lego STEM Activities for a Preschooler
https://yourcub.com/lego-stem-activities/
Kid's Online Learning Tools for Science, Technology, and Beyond!
Thank you to Girl Scout Hannah for recommending the website!
Software Programming and Coding Glossary for Kids
https://www.smartadvocate.com/News/Blog/software-programming-and-coding-glossary-for-kids
Thank you to Girl Scout Hannah for recommending the website!
Learn to Code from Home
https://couponfollow.com/research/learn-to-code-from-home
Thank you to Megan for recommending the website!
Science Crossword Puzzles and Games
https://crossword-solver.io/science-crossword-puzzles-games/
Thank you to Mitch for recommending the website!
Constructing and Building: Projects and Activities for Kids
https://constructiondisputes.com/construction-and-building-projects-and-activities-for-kids/
Thank you Maddie for recommending the website!
STEAM/STEM Articles
Babette, A. (2018). The development of STEAM educational policy to promote student creativity and social empowerment. Arts Education Policy Review, 119(2), 77-87.
Davis, A. (2019, September 3). How our school transitioned from STEM to STEAM.
Gess, A. (2017). STEAM education: Separating fact from fiction. Technology and Engineer Teacher, 77(3), 39-41.
Harper, C. (2017). The STEAM-powered classroom. Educational Leadership, 75(2), 70-74.
Jolly, A. (2014, November 18). STEM vs STEAM: Do the arts belong?
Lopez, K. (2019, January 5). How STEAM education benefits students at a young age. https://www.gettingsmart.com/2019/01/how-steam-education-benefits-students-at-a-young-age/
Riley, S. (2013). Pivotal point: At the Crossroads of STEM, STEAM, and arts integration.
Segarra, V. A., Natalizio, B., Falkenberg, C. V., Pulford, S., & Holmes, R. M. (2018). STEAM: Using the arts to train well-rounded and creative scientists. Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, 19(1), 1-7.
Tate, K., Messina , D., Warnecke, B., Doyle, C., DePriter, T., & Brillhart, D. (2018). Marvelous metals matter! (A STEAM
lesson for fifth graders incorporates the Engineering Design Process). Science and Children, 55(5), 27-34.
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Tate, K. J. (2014). Arts-based teaching in elementary schools. [Blog article]. ED News Daily. *
http://www.ednewsdaily.com/arts-based-teaching-in-elementary-schools/
*The link was later changed to http://www.ednewsdaily.com/arts-based-teaching-in-elementary-schools-tate/
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Did you know?
November 8 is National STEM/STEAM DAY
How will you celebrate?
