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STEAM & the Maker Mentality for School-Age Youth
Amy Koester | Demco April 2015
STEAM & the Maker Mentality for School-Age Youth Amy Koester | - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
STEAM & the Maker Mentality for School-Age Youth Amy Koester | - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
STEAM & the Maker Mentality for School-Age Youth Amy Koester | Demco April 2015 Hi! Im Amy. Youth & Family Program Coordinator at Skokie Public Library The Show Me Librarian Gaining STEAM column in LibrarySparks Our Agenda 1.
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Hi! I’m Amy.
Youth & Family Program Coordinator at Skokie Public Library The Show Me Librarian Gaining STEAM column in LibrarySparks
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Our Agenda
- 1. STEAM at the Library
- 2. School-age STEAM Programs
- 3. The Maker Mentality in the Library
- 4. School-age Maker Activities
- 5. Go-to Resources
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STEAM & the Library
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What is STEAM?
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Why STEAM in the Library?
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Why STEAM in the Library?
Literacy is multifaceted. Lifelong learning is all ages. Interest is a powerful motivator.
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Why STEAM in the Library?
Literacy is multifaceted. Lifelong learning is all ages. Interest is a powerful motivator.
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Why STEAM in the Library?
Literacy is multifaceted. Lifelong learning is all ages. Interest is a powerful motivator.
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STEAM Programs
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School-Age Science
Slime Science info on slugs fibrous slime info on non-Newtonian fluids water & cornstarch
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School-Age Technology
Scratch Games free Scratch account computer lab or classroom set game premise with sample code
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School-Age Engineering
Egg Drop pose a challenge: protect a falling egg lots of materials and time to build invite a local bucket truck
- perator to drop from high
up
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School-Age Arts
Camouflage look at the four types of camouflage in animals explore modern camo create camo designs with background challenges
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School-Age Math
Art Market kids get funny money when they arrive plenty of craft supplies— each with a “ cost” talk about budgeting to build what you want
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Unpacking the Makerspace
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The Maker Attitude
Explore new skills! Create something meaningful! could be a product…
- r an experience…
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Why Make in the Library?
A new way of offering programs & services Promote lifelong learning Facilitate community engagement The third space
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Why Make in the Library?
A new way of offering programs & services Promote lifelong learning Facilitate community engagement The third space
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Why Make in the Library?
A new way of offering programs & services Promote lifelong learning Facilitate community engagement The third space
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Why Make in the Library?
A new way of offering programs & services Promote lifelong learning Facilitate community engagement The third space
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The Maker Toolkit
Interactive activities Variety of supplies Plenty of time (Space) (Display space)
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Space is Negotiable
Carve out a formal space Repurpose spaces Make it mobile
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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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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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Maker Activities
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Low-Tech Making: Build Something
LEGO Club
LEGO bricks (challenge) (display space)
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Low-Tech Making: Design Challenge
Marshmallow Towers
marshmallows toothpicks and/or dried pasta
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Low-Tech Making: Craft & Create
Cardmaking
paper art supplies papercraft books
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Medium-Tech Making: Get Wired
MaKey MaKey
MaKey MaKey kits computer with USB port
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Medium-Tech Making: It’s Alive!
Bristle Bots
toothbrushes coin batteries vibrating motors double stick tape race course
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Medium-Tech Making: Repurposed Crafting
Vinyl Record Bowls
- ld records
- ven
- ven-safe bowls
cookie sheet
- ven mitts
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Go-To Resources
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Books & Articles
Janice Van Cleave Kids Can Press Gail Gibbons Steve Jenkins Melissa Stewart “Gaining STEAM” in LibrarySparks
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Blogs
Abby the Librarian Never Shushed So Tomorrow Teen Librarian Toolbox Gadgets, Gizmos, & Goo (G3): The Mad Scientists Club The Show Me Librarian
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Websites
Steve Spangler Science Little eLit Family Engineering Start With a Book Wonderopolis Mixing in Math Bedtime Math Make It @ Your Library TinkerLab Pinterest
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Community Players
Community Experts STEM Careers Artists Local Businesses Local Hobby Groups
Local Museums, etc. Botanic Gardens Science Centers Children’s Museums
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Let’s Chat!
amy.e.koester@gmail.com @amyeileenk http:/ /showmelibrarian.blogspot.com
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