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Steam & the Makerspace
This document discusses the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) programs and makerspaces in libraries, particularly aimed at engaging youth. It outlines the importance of introducing STEAM concepts at preschool and school-age levels, emphasizing hands-on activities and resources for both children and educators. Additionally, it highlights the roles libraries can play in fostering lifelong learning, creativity, and community engagement through innovative programs.
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- 1. STEAM & theMakerspace: Engaging Programs & Services for Youth Amy Koester
- 2. A Bit AboutMe Youth & Family Program Coordinator at Skokie Public Library Before that, a branch children’s librarian in Missouri STEAM trainings include articles, webinars, conference sessions, & an online course It’s my first time in Montana!
- 3. Our Agenda 1.STEAM & the Library 2. Preschool STEAM* 3. School-age STEAM* 4. Unpacking the Makerspace 5. Maker activities* 6. Go-To Resources 7. Time for Questions ! ! *includes hands-on component
- 4. STEAM & theLibrary
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- 6. Adding the “A” STEM learning emphasis (late 80s, early 90s) “The arts and sciences are avatars of human creativity.” ~Mae Jemison (early 2000s) “The problem-solving, the fearlessness, and the critical thinking and making skills.” ~John Maeda (early 2010s)
- 7. Adding the “A” STEM learning emphasis (late 80s, early 90s) “The arts and sciences are avatars of human creativity.” ~Mae Jemison (early 2000s) “The problem-solving, the fearlessness, and the critical thinking and making skills.” ~John Maeda (early 2010s)
- 8. Adding the “A” STEM learning emphasis (late 80s, early 90s) “The arts and sciences are avatars of human creativity.” ~Mae Jemison (early 2000s) “The problem-solving, the fearlessness, and the critical thinking and making skills.” ~John Maeda (early 2010s)
- 9. Arts ≠ Crafts image from “Coloured Pencils” by openclipart user rewarriner, Creative Commons licensed
- 10. Arts ≠ Crafts images from “Coloured Pencils” by openclipart user rewarriner, and “No-sign X” (modified) by openclipart user skotan, both Creative Commons licensed
- 11. No Expertise Necessary image modified from “We Can Do It!” by openclipart user worker, Creative Commons licensed
- 12. Why STEAM inthe Library?
- 13. Why STEAM inthe Library? Literacy is multifaceted. Lifelong learning is all ages. Interest is a powerful motivator.
- 14. Why STEAM inthe Library? Literacy is multifaceted. Lifelong learning is all ages. Interest is a powerful motivator.
- 15. Why STEAM inthe Library? Literacy is multifaceted. Lifelong learning is all ages. Interest is a powerful motivator.
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- 17. Why? ‣ Introduce fundamental concepts. ‣ Promote collections. ‣ Facilitate interest.
- 18. Why? ‣ Introduce fundamental concepts. ‣ Promote collections. ‣ Facilitate interest.
- 19. Why? ‣ Introduce fundamental concepts. ‣ Promote collections. ‣ Facilitate interest.
- 20. Where? ‣ Existingprograms ‣ Stand-alone programs ‣ Activity stations
- 21. Preschool Science Picka concept & explore: book talk & questions hands-on activities Promote observation Include vocabulary
- 22. Preschool Science Stand-aloneprogram: Weather science Program modifications: Add nonfiction component Sub experiment for craft Activity station: Ant farm
- 23. Preschool Technology Technology= Tool Explore a range of tech Create something Promote joint media engagement
- 24. Preschool Technology Stand-aloneprogram: Content creation Program modifications: Picture book apps Simple machines to solve problems Activity station: Explore realia
- 25. Preschool Engineering Posea challenge Give space, materials, & time to work it out Encourage to compare & contrast Encourage modification
- 26. Preschool Engineering Stand-aloneprograms: Sink or float boats Block party Program modification: Building name game Activity station: Recreate a story component
- 27. Preschool Arts InfuseSTEM into art Process vs. product Let kids choose & explore media Be open-ended
- 28. Preschool Arts Stand-aloneprogram: Painting with forces Program modifications: Paper chain measuring Pattern art Activity station: Play dough sculptures
- 29. Preschool Math Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is key Offer games & activities Work math in everywhere
- 30. Preschool Math Stand-aloneprogram: Shape scavenger hunt Program modifications: Counting rhymes Sorting activities Activity station: Measuring animals
- 31. image modified from“Finger pointing lady” by openclipart user liftarn, Creative Commons licensed
- 32. Food color actslike moisture in clouds Color comes off the Skittles Vocab: precipitation, observation
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- 34. Why? ‣ Deepenconcept knowledge. ‣ Promote the collection. ‣ Facilitate interest. ‣ Engage “reluctant” readers.
- 35. Why? ‣ Deepenconcept knowledge. ‣ Promote the collection. ‣ Facilitate interest. ‣ Engage “reluctant” readers.
- 36. Why? ‣ Deepenconcept knowledge. ‣ Promote the collection. ‣ Facilitate interest. ‣ Engage “reluctant” readers.
- 37. Why? ‣ Deepenconcept knowledge. ‣ Promote the collection. ‣ Facilitate interest. ‣ Engage “reluctant” readers.
- 38. Where? ! ‣Stand-alone programs ‣ Program activities ‣ Take-home activities
- 39. School-Age Science Deepenconcept knowledge Demos & hands-on are key Test & observe Tie to resources
- 40. School-Age Science Stand-aloneprograms: Airplane science Slime science Program activity: Air ships Take-home activity: Nature journal
- 41. School-Age Technology Provideequipment with basic instruction Give space & parameters to create Encourage peer-learning Show off to caregivers
- 42. School-Age Technology Stand-aloneprograms: MaKey MaKey & Scratch Squishy circuits Program activity: Soldering (with supervision)
- 43. School-Age Engineering Posea challenge (that’s maybe a bit hard) Provide space, materials, & time Test & show off creations
- 44. School-Age Engineering Stand-aloneprograms: Egg drop Marble run mania Program activity: LEGO creations Take-home activity: Brown bag challenge
- 45. School-Age Arts Infusearts with STEM Include a brief concept introduction Leave room for creativity
- 46. School-Age Arts Stand-aloneprograms: Camouflage Art aliens Program activity: Light painting Take-home activity: Constellation books image from Brad Jones, Skokie Public Library, on LittleeLit.com
- 47. School-Age Math Makemath part of a larger activity Be as visual as possible Scaffold across abilities
- 48. School-Age Math Stand-aloneprograms: Art market Life-size board games Program activity: Bedtime Math components Take-home activity: Tangrams
- 49. image modified from“Finger pointing lady” by openclipart user liftarn, Creative Commons licensed
- 50. Use washable markersto create a camo pattern, water to blur it Vocab: concealing coloration
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- 53. The Maker Attitude Explore new skills! Create something meaningful! could be a product… or an experience…
- 54. Why Make inthe Library? A new way of offering programs & services Promote lifelong learning Facilitate community engagement The third space
- 55. Why Make inthe Library? A new way of offering programs & services Promote lifelong learning Facilitate community engagement The third space
- 56. Why Make inthe Library? A new way of offering programs & services Promote lifelong learning Facilitate community engagement The third space
- 57. Why Make inthe Library? A new way of offering programs & services Promote lifelong learning Facilitate community engagement The third space
- 58. The Maker Toolkit Interactive activities Variety of supplies Plenty of time (Space) (Display space) image modified from “Gear tools” by openclipart user ben, Creative Commons licensed
- 59. Space is Negotiable Carve out a formal space Repurpose spaces Make it mobile image from Karen Jensen, Teen Librarian Toolbox, used with permission
- 60. The Maker Spectrum Low-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
- 61. The Maker Spectrum Low-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
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- 63. Low-Tech Making: BuildSomething Gingerbread Houses milk cartons graham crackers, icing, candy decor LEGO Club LEGO bricks (challenge) (display space)
- 64. Low-Tech Making: DesignChallenge Marshmallow Towers marshmallows toothpicks and/or dried pasta Mini Mazes cardboard drinking straws tape & scissors
- 65. Low-Tech Making: Craft& Create Cardmaking paper art supplies papercraft books Duct Tape Fashion duct tape craft books (and/or YouTube)
- 66. Low-Tech Making: Builda World Recycled Doll Houses cardboard old magazines scissors & glue Paper Towns town templates scissors
- 67. Medium-Tech Making: GetWired MaKey MaKey MaKey MaKey kits computer with USB port Snap Circuits Snap Circuits kits challenge projects
- 68. Medium-Tech Making: It’sAlive! Art Bots electric toothbrushes pool noodles markers & electric tape Bristle Bots Bristle Bot party pack tools race course
- 69. Medium-Tech Making: DigitalCreation Stop Motion Animation digital camera editing software figurines & props Disaster Movies tablet with FX app space to film
- 70. image modified from“Finger pointing lady” by openclipart user liftarn, Creative Commons licensed
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- 73. Books Janice VanCleave Kids Can Press Gail Gibbons Steve Jenkins Melissa Stewart
- 74. Blogs Library Makers Abby the Librarian Read Sing Play Library Bonanza Never Shushed Teach Preschool PreKinders So Tomorrow Teen Librarian Toolbox Gadgets, Gizmos, & Goo (G3): The Mad Scientists Club The Show Me Librarian
- 75. Websites Steve Spangler Science Little eLit Family Engineering Start With a Book Wonderopolis Mixing in Math Bedtime Math Make It @ Your Library TinkerLab Pinterest
- 76. Community Players CommunityExperts STEM Careers Artists Local Businesses Local Hobby Groups Local Museums, etc. Botanic Gardens Science Centers Children’s Museums
- 77. Funding Friends ofthe Library LSTA Grants Other Grants (via LEGO Education) Donations Local Business Support
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- 79. images modified from(clockwise L to R) “thinkingboy outline” by openclipart user ryanlerch, “aiga information” by openclipart user jean_victor_balin, and “Icon with question mark” by openclipart user purzen, all Creative Commons licensed
- 80. Contact Info AmyKoester amy.e.koester@gmail.com http://showmelibrarian.blogspot.com @amyeileenk
- 81. Further Reading ‣“Every Child Is Born A Scientist” from Marcelo Gleiser on NPR 13.7 Cosmos And Culture ‣ “From STEM to STEAM: Science and Art Go Hand-in-Hand” from Steven Ross Pomeroy on Scientific American ‣ “Full STEAM Ahead: Injecting Art and Creativity into STEM” from Amy Koester on School Library Journal ‣ Improving STEM Curriculum and Instruction: Engaging Students and Raising Standards, Successful STEM Education Initiative, a National Research Council report funded by the National Science Foundation ‣ “What does STEM look like in preschool and what is STEM anyway?” from Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., on Teach Preschool ‣ “Why Kids Need to Tinker to Learn” from Katrina Schwartz, on Mind/Shift