STEM by Design - Softcover

Jolly, Anne

 
9781032516325: STEM by Design
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1032516321 ISBN 13: 9781032516325
Publisher: Routledge, 2024

Synopsis

The second edition of this practical, how-to guide from expert STEM teacher Anne Jolly reveals the secrets behind designing projects that involve students in using science, math, and technology to engineer solutions for real-world problems. Fully revised and updated from the first edition, each chapter is packed with tools and strategies to help you design and lead exciting STEM projects and lessons and help your students grow into creative thinkers, innovators, and collaborators prepared for life in the 21st century. You’ll learn how to:

  • Select engaging and relevant STEM challenges.
  • Design your own STEM projects using the engineering design process and other acknowledged STEM criteria.
  • Convert existing lessons into quality STEM projects.
  • Include students of different ethnicities and other underrepresented children.
  • Build students’ abilities to work successfully in teams and practice important life skills.
  • Integrate technology into your projects in authentic ways.
  • Assess students’ understanding of STEM concepts and procedures, problem-solving progress, and level of engagement in the project.
  • Involve students in assessing and adjusting their own progress throughout the project.

Throughout this user-friendly book you’ll find design tools such as checklists, activities, and assessments to aid you in designing and adapting energizing STEM lessons with your students in Grades 4–8. These tools, as well as other teacher resources, are also available as free downloads from the book website, www.stem-by-design.com.

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About the Author

Anne Jolly is a classroom teacher, author, STEM curriculum writer, STEM consultant, MiddleWeb blogger, and specialist in teacher professional development.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1032516321
ISBN 13 
9781032516325
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
202

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