TY - MANSCPT AU - Krakower,Billy AU - Martin,Meredith TI - Getting started with STEAM: practical strategies for the K-8 classroom T2 - An Eye on Education Book SN - 9781138586628 (hbk : alk. paper) AV - LB1585 .K697 2018 U1 - 372.35/044 23 PY - 2019/// CY - New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Science KW - Study and teaching (Elementary) KW - Study and teaching (Middle school) KW - Arts KW - Science and the arts KW - Creative activities and seat work KW - STEAM (Education) N1 - Includes bibliographical references; - The what and why of STEAM - Planning your STEAM space - Stocking your space : what supplies do you need? - Planning for instruction - Incorporating the core subjects - Getting aligned : standards and assessments - It takes a village : getting the community involved - Design thinking : taking your STEAM class to the next level - Next steps - Conclusion N2 - "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!" -- From the publisher ER -