This document provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education for teachers. It defines STEAM as an approach that allows for cross-curricular integration, promotes the 4 C's of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity, and engages students through real-world applications. The document outlines how to plan and implement simple STEAM activities in the classroom, focusing on aligning activities with standards, using the engineering design model, and having students work in teams to brainstorm solutions. It includes an example STEAM activity of building bucket towers and provides resources for teachers.

1. STEAM: If we can do it,
you can do it!
A Beginner’s Guide to STEAM in the Classroom
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2. Who we are
Natalie D’Amico
@MsDAmico5
natalie.r.damico@gmail.com
5th Grade Math & ELA, St.
Thomas Aquinas School
Kelli Swindell
@TekMeHow2Sparty
kswindell@mywwps.org
4th Grade Teacher,
Warren Woods Public
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3. Goals for today
1.Define STEAM
2.What could STEAM look like in the classroom?
3.Planning an activity
4.How to find resources/materials

4. Getting to know you
Time for a Kahoot!
Please pull out your phone/device and go to
kahoot.it

5. Defining Steam
What is STEAM?
➢Why STEAM?
○ Allows for cross-curricular integration
○ 4 C’s (communication, collaboration, critical
thinking, creativity)
○ Promotes growth mindset
○ Engages students through real world applications

6. STEAM in the classroom
It doesn’t have to be complicated!!!
Can easily fit into your schedule
Start small
https://youtu.be/TST6fyUeNkY

7. Before you start- set the stage for success
Whole group discussions:
What is STEAM?
Expectations
Team building!

8. Planning an activity
Start with what you are currently teaching
Align with CCSS/NGSS standards
Engineering Design Model
Gather Resources & Materials
Student groups
TEAM building

9. What happens during the steam activity?
Teacher’s role:
Facilitate process
Provide encouragement
Celebrate success
Students’ role:
Brainstorm solutions to the problem
Construct a model/prototype

10. Time to try it!
Bucket Tower & 3D Symbol
Timer
https://goo.gl/SngtQs

11. Bucket tower examples

12. Wrap up
Thoughts on your experience?
How could you use one or both activities in your classroom?
What aspects of STEAM did you notice in the challenge?
Any questions???
Link to resources
https://goo.gl/BNR5BT