What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom: Improving Student Problem Solving, Collaboration, and Engagement, Grades K–6

by Jason McKenna

Author and educator Jason McKenna describes how teaching STEM education in his elementary school changed his classroom and his life, improving his students’ and his own approaches to problem solving, collaboration, and general motivation to learn. Offering examples, tried and tested classroom projects, and collaborative strategies, this innovative resource opens up STEM education in K–6 classrooms in exciting and expansive new ways.
K–6 educators will:
Contents:
Part 1: Start STEM Early
Chapter 1: Inspiring Students With STEM Narratives
Chapter 2: Teaching STEM in Elementary School
Part 2: Discover STEM Learning Principles
Chapter 3: Focusing on Authentic Engagement, Choice, and Collaboration
Chapter 4: Creating Risk Takers
Part 3: Explore STEM Pedagogy
Chapter 5: Exploring STEM Teaching and Guided Discovery Learning
Chapter 6: Making Assessment Student Centered in Elementary STEM Classrooms
Chapter 7: Exploring STEM and Creativity
Chapter 8: Bringing It All Together
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index

192 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published February 12, 2023

Reviews

[Lori Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom is a great STEM resource that is approachable for all teachers, whether you are a new teacher or have years experience. This book will assist in your approach to teaching STEM in your classroom and give you the guidance to take on the challenges that implementing a new curriculum can create.

[Pari · Rating 5 out of 5]

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