Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, K–2: Using Children’s Books

Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, K–2: Using Children’s Books to Inspire STEM Learning

Teachers in our district have been fans of Picture-Perfect Science for years, and it s made a huge impact on how they fit science into their school day. We are so excited to do more of the same with these Picture-Perfect STEM books!" Chris Gibler, elementary instructional coach, Blue Springs School District in Missouri "This lively mix of picture books and engaging, standards-based STEM content will be a powerful tool to inspire STEM learning." Andrea Beaty, author of Ada Twist, Scientist; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Iggy Peck, Architect For teachers eager to integrate STEM into their school day, Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons isan exciting development. This book s 15 kid-friendly lessons convey how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics intersect in the real world. They embed reading-comprehension strategies that integrate the STEM subjects and English language arts through high-quality picture books. You ll help your K 2 students engage in STEM activities while learning to read and reading to learn. Picture-Perfect Science STEM Lessons, K 2 draws on diverse and attention-grabbing books such as The Handiest Things in the World, The Day the Crayons Came Home, and I Wanna Iguana. The lessons will lead your students to ask questions and define problems; obtain, evaluate, and communicate information; and engage in argument from evidence. Along the way, students invent a handy backpack, design their own process for recycling crayons, and build a model habitat for an imaginary pet. Through these lessons and activities, all young students, including reluctant scientists and struggling readers, will quickly find themselves absorbed in STEM-related discovery. Along with these new lessons come the easy-to-use features that have made Picture-Perfect a bestselling series for more than a dozen years: . - Fiction and nonfiction book pairs . - Background reading, materials lists, student pages, and assessments for each lesson . - Connections to science standards and the Common Core State Standards for both English language arts and mathematics. Picture-Perfect STEM is a powerful tool for guiding instruction. You ll love how effective this book is, and your students will love learning about STEM.
Country USA
Brand NSTA Press
Manufacturer NSTA Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2017-04-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781681403281

Country	USA
Brand	NSTA Press
Manufacturer	NSTA Press
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2017-04-03
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781681403281

Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, K–2: Using Children’s Books to Inspire STEM Learning

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