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3-Tiered Programming STEM/STEAM FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH 5 TH GRADE

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3-Tiered Programming STEM/STEAM FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH 5TH GRADE

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Hi ThereAmy HolcombYouth Technology LibrarianNorthbrook (IL) Public Library

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STEM/STEAM ProgramsMath and Science LabAges 3-6 with an adult; offered ~6-8 times a year

Science ExplorersGrades 1 & 2; meets monthly

Mad ScientistsGrades 3-5; meets monthly

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Program BudgetUse what you haveRecyclables are keyField your department, library

Reuse supplies One program’s activities transfers to the others

Invest in equipment that spans the age groupsLEGO WeDo kits, Arduinos, Makey Makey kits

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Math and Science LabIncludes storytime elementsBegin with intro to topicShare book on topicRetell bookListening activity or dance to songExploration Stations (3-5 options, always 1 take home)

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Math and Science LabSample topicsFoodHuman BodyWeatherWaterStructures

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Math and Science Lab

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Science ExplorersMost challenging age groupGroup activities with step-by-step guidance work bestEncourage creativity over right/wrong Anything that erupts or explodes is a winner

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Science ExplorersSample topicsSalt water circuitsStatic electricityCandy scienceBridges

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Science Explorers

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Mad ScientistsInclude demos related to main experimentBalance group activities with individual experimentsEncourage real experimentation…guide with questions, promptsHeavier on tech componentsRotate types of topics – tech, biology, chemistry, engineeringOpen to feedback

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Mad ScientistsSample topicsDNA Extraction from fruitCatapults and tallest structure competitionsAngry Birds LiveLEGO WeDo robotics with ScratchBi-annual exploration stationsWhat’s growing in the library?Science Trivia

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Mad Scientists

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Thank [email protected]: @tulipsfromputinTumblr: tulipsfromputin.tumblr.com