Scale Up 2.0 Menu of STEAM Resources
PURPOSE
This list of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) tools and resources was specifically designed in alignment with STEAM Professional Learning for educators to support with effective instructional STEAM practices.
STEAM TOOLS and RESOURCEs
Tools
Hour of Code
The Hour of Code is a free introduction to computer science through fun activities and videos for learners of all skill levels. This year's celebration of both coding and AI is supported by over 400 partners, 20,000 educators, and 58,000 volunteers.
Interactive Word Walls
Learn how to use interactive world walls to build academic vocabulary and reinforce reading and language arts instruction.
LACOE-CDOL STEAM Module
Participants will gain an understanding of the relationship between STEM and STEAM education, and the critical elements of both. An overview of the process approaches that characterize the building blocks of STEAM is provided, identifying the ways in which practices in the arts, engineering, science, and project-based learning converge. https://lacoe.blackboard.com/
SketchNotes
Discover the power of using sketchnotes in the classroom. https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54655/why-teachers-are-so-excited-about-the-power-of-sketchnoting
STEAM-Computer Science Tools
Students can scan QR codes to access no cost computer science tools. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C0y3Uf-vqTltDmsvpq5lQ2UdUaMAhW3k/view?usp=sharing
Strategies & Resources
Airplane Challenge Activity Worksheet
Utilize this worksheet template for students to record their flight distances during the airplane challenge activity. https://bit.ly/flightdistancehandout
Binary Bracelets
Use this lesson to teach students about the importance of binary code in the computer world. https://code.org/curriculum/course2/14/Teacher
Collaborative for Academic, Social, & Emotional Learning (CASEL) Framework
The CASEL framework creates a foundation for applying evidence-based SEL strategies, and help cultivate skills and environments that advance students’ learning and development. https://casel.org/fundamentals-of-sel/what-is-the-casel-framework/#relationship
See, Wonder, Think
See how a thinking routine such as See-Think-Wonder from Harvard's Project Zero can change how students begin to activate critical thinking and processing skills. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED566950.pdf
Sentence Frames & Sentence Starters
Explore how you can use sentence frames/starters as a strategy to support language development. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED566950.pdf
STEAM Project-Based Learning
Designing Science Inquiry: Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation:
Click to learn more about the engineering design process that guides engineering teams to solve problems. https://www.teachengineering.org/populartopics/designprocess
Community steam Resources
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Columbia Memorial Space Center Program& Events
Directing Change Program & Film Contest
Get inspired. Get involved. Empower and elevate student voice by working with students to participate in Directing Change’s categories that uplift student voice and build student leadership around topics related to social justice and health topics (Ages 12 and up), Mental Wellbeing (Middle School), and Suicide Prevention. https://directingchangeca.org/
LA County Museum of Art-STEAM Project-Based Lessons (Levitated Mass)
Los Angeles County Public Library STEAM Events and Resources
Rio Hondo College Observatory Events
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