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Building STEAM with Día: The Whys and Hows to

Getting StartedAmy Koester | March 2015

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Hello! I’m Amy.• Youth & Family Program

Coordinator, Skokie Public Library

• The Show Me Librarian

• ALSC Public Awareness Committee

• Building STEAM with Día Toolkit

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On Our Agenda

• What is STEAM, and how does diversity fit into the conversation?

• Sample Programs by Age

• Five Tips for Diverse STEAM Programs

• Resources & Questions

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What is STEAM, and how does diversity fit into the conversation?

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STEAM Timeline• 1983 - Educating Americans for the 21st Century

(National Science Board Commission on Precollege Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology)

• 1989 - Education Summit convened by President George H.W. Bush

• 1994 - Goals 2000: Educate America signed into law by President Bill Clinton

• 2001 - No Child Left Behind signed into law by President George W. Bush

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STEAM Timeline• 1983 - Educating Americans for the 21st Century

(National Science Board Commission on Precollege Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology)

• 1989 - Education Summit convened by President George H.W. Bush

• 1994 - Goals 2000: Educate America signed into law by President Bill Clinton

• 2001 - No Child Left Behind signed into law by President George W. Bush

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STEAM Timeline• 1983 - Educating Americans for the 21st Century

(National Science Board Commission on Precollege Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology)

• 1989 - Education Summit convened by President George H.W. Bush

• 1994 - Goals 2000: Educate America signed into law by President Bill Clinton

• 2001 - No Child Left Behind signed into law by President George W. Bush

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STEAM Timeline• 1983 - Educating Americans for the 21st Century

(National Science Board Commission on Precollege Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology)

• 1989 - Education Summit convened by President George H.W. Bush

• 1994 - Goals 2000: Educate America signed into law by President Bill Clinton

• 2001 - No Child Left Behind signed into law by President George W. Bush

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STEAM Timeline (cont.)• 2002 - “Teach arts and sciences together” TED Talk

by Mae Jemison

• 2007 - Rising Above the Gathering Storm (National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine)

• 2011 - Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: American’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads (National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine)

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STEAM Timeline (cont.)• 2002 - “Teach arts and sciences together” TED Talk

by Mae Jemison

• 2007 - Rising Above the Gathering Storm (National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine)

• 2011 - Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: American’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads (National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine)

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STEAM Timeline (cont.)• 2002 - “Teach arts and sciences together” TED Talk

by Mae Jemison

• 2007 - Rising Above the Gathering Storm (National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine)

• 2011 - Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: American’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads (National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine)

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So why does this matter?

• Minorities are underrepresented in STEM fields.

• Minorities are underrepresented in STEM education.

• Minority students’ STEM test scores are consistently below their white peers’.

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So why does this matter?

• Minorities are underrepresented in STEM fields.

• Minorities are underrepresented in STEM education.

• Minority students’ STEM test scores are consistently below their white peers’.

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So why does this matter?

• Minorities are underrepresented in STEM fields.

• Minorities are underrepresented in STEM education.

• Minority students’ STEM test scores are consistently below their white peers’.

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So why does this matter?

• It’s not about aptitude. It’s about:

• Preparation

• Access

• Motivation

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Preparation = Early Exposure

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Access = Plentiful & Rich Options

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Motivation = Interest-building & Relevant

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Sample Programs by Age

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Shapes We Eat: Preschool

• 20-30 minutes

• Round is a Tortilla and talking about foods we love

• Measuring ingredients & making play dough

• “Cooking” our favorite foods

• Other diverse food titles on display

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Moon Myths & Science: K—2nd grade

• 30-45 minutes

• Talk about history of science (technology/pre-technology)

• Tell or read moon myths & discuss

• Watch a video about moon phases

• Recreate the phases of the moon with sandwich cookies

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Taste Explorations: 3rd—5th grade

• 45-60 minutes

• Invite a chef/cook/baker to talk about the science and importance of taste

• Taste map of the tongue

• Potato chip taste tests

• Candy taste tests

• Discuss likes, dislikes, surprises

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Highlights Map of the Library: 6th—8th grade

• 60-90 minutes

• Look at a traditional map of the library

• Groups brainstorm their personal library highlights for middle schoolers, then take digital photos

• Create a digital map of the library with the photos and commentary

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Five Tips for Diverse STEAM Programs

1. Make it engaging & participatory.

2. Make it motivating.

3. Highlight diverse STEAM.

4. Use all resources available.

5. Create partnerships & collaborations.

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Five Tips for Diverse STEAM Programs

1. Make it engaging & participatory.

2. Make it motivating.

3. Highlight diverse STEAM.

4. Use all resources available.

5. Create partnerships & collaborations.

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Five Tips for Diverse STEAM Programs

1. Make it engaging & participatory.

2. Make it motivating.

3. Highlight diverse STEAM.

4. Use all resources available.

5. Create partnerships & collaborations.

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Five Tips for Diverse STEAM Programs

1. Make it engaging & participatory.

2. Make it motivating.

3. Highlight diverse STEAM.

4. Use all resources available.

5. Create partnerships & collaborations.

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Five Tips for Diverse STEAM Programs

1. Make it engaging & participatory.

2. Make it motivating.

3. Highlight diverse STEAM.

4. Use all resources available.

5. Create partnerships & collaborations.

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Five Tips for Diverse STEAM Programs

1. Make it engaging & participatory.

2. Make it motivating.

3. Highlight diverse STEAM.

4. Use all resources available.

5. Create partnerships & collaborations.

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Resources• Building STEAM with Día book

lists (out now)

• Building STEAM with Día Toolkit (forthcoming)

• Día Program Registry

• SLJ’s STEAM board on Pinterest

• Your Stacks

• Your Customers

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Questions?

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Let’s chat!

[email protected]

• @amyeileenk

• http://showmelibrarian.blogspot.com