Distance Learning for Elementary STEM : Creative Projects for Teachers and Families / Amanda Thomas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, Amanda (Math professor), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Activity programs.

Science.

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Activity programs.

Mathematics.

Science--Web-based instruction.

Mathematics--Web-based instruction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 169 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Portland, Oregon : International Society for Technology in Education, [2021]

Summary:

"This practical guide outlines a vision for online and distance STEM learning at the elementary level, with creative activities based on eight STEM themes. Online and distance learning may sound fairly straightforward. Instead of learning in a classroom setting, students learn at home with the assistance of online resources. But classroom learning does not always translate easily to online settings, particularly at the elementary level where children should be actively engaging in activities, exploration and discussion. For STEM subjects, integration across subjects, settings and play-based versus traditional learning present opportunities for young learners to engage in age-appropriate online and distance learning. This book features eight creative, integrated STEM lessons, including ideas for designing a zoo, learning to garden, exploring the night sky and more. Each lesson offers online, traditional and hands-on components, with connections to the ISTE Standards and STEM standards across elementary grades. Concluding with a model for designing online and distance STEM learning for elementary-aged children, this book will support teachers and parents in designing the types of resources and learning experiences they need for elementary students' distance learning"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1.

Supporting distance STEM learning for elementary children

2.

How does your garden grow?

3.

What's cooking?

4.

Oh my stars!

5.

How's the weather?

6.

Short circuit

7.

Catching the vibe with sound waves

8.

Going viral

9.

Designing distance learning for elementary STEM.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781564848703

1564848701