STEAM
The S in STEAM
What is Science?
This Dr. Seuss classic combines counting, colors, and ichthyology.
What is One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish?
This type of testing gives the teacher an understanding of students' prior knowledge.
What is pre-assessment?
It is essential to establish clear rules in writing or pictures to ensure this top priority in a science classroom.
What is safety?
I've hopefully pounded this concept into your brain, stressing the importance of helping students of varying levels.
What is differentiation?
This component of STEAM is debated by some.
What is Arts?
This Eric Carle classic is a great tool to introduce metamorphosis.
What is The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
This type of assessment occurs in smaller chunks and can give the teacher guidance for continuing instruction.
What is formative assessment?
Lab materials are tools, not this.
What are toys?
Though it never seemed to happen, this is the actual time class is supposed to end.
What is 7:30?
This event started the Space Race, and subsequently STEAM.
What is Sputnik?
Piquing interest with a book is a great way to do this in science.
What is introduce a concept?
"Cheers" to those of you who know not only the main character of a classic TV sitcom, but also the name of the type of testing that compares students' results to the hypothetical average student.
What is norm-referenced?
You should always have one of these in your room, equipped with basics supplies for small mishaps that occur in a classroom.
What is a first aid kit?
My love of singing showtunes may be annoying, but it helps students who learn in the auditory and musical forms of this.
What are modalities?
The 4 C's of 21st Century Skills include Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and this.
What is communication?
Using literature allows students to see if information matches, thus increasing this science term meaning "factually sound."
What is validity?
Occurring at the end of instruction, this type of assessment is objective based and can alert teachers to a need for remediation.
What is summative assessement?
Spy voices, meters, and call-and-response techniques all help manage this classroom challenge.
What is noise?
I paid for college by doing this unusual type of modeling.
What is hand modeling?
These two countries have outpaced the US in the number of science and engineering degrees for the past 15 years.
Who are India and China?
By using children's literature, you can initiate this type of active learning that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios.
What is Inquiry Based Learning?
This type of assessment shows progress or regression.
What is ipsative assessement?
These simple classroom items help students to know in what order they should take turns.
What are color dots/stickers?
What is Specialized Professional Associations?