Century 21 Summer and After School STEAM Program PPT created by WPU Professor Triada Samaras / Professor "T")

Hello Teachers!

The Steam Summer/After School Powerpoint that I created as a WPU STEAM Professor in Residence for the Century 21 funded STEAM programs is here at the link below!



Professor "T"
aka
Professor Triada Samaras

Big Questions for Young Minds

From:
Big Questions for Young Minds
Strasser and Mufson Bresson
NAEYC 2017

Here is my chapter from this book pp 42-47.
This book talks about the fact that "asking rich, thoughtful questions (in any area in the classroom) can illuminate a whole new world of possibility and insight" (Strasser, 2017) for students of all ages."

https://www.amazon.com/Taxonomy-Educational-Objectives-Handbook-Cognitive/dp/0582280109

Art Integration and Makerspace Info

As you know, I am here as a resource to help you brainstorm, plan,  and implement!  Last week I mentioned several activities.  I have listed them below.

WPU Adjunct Professor Triada Samaras

triadasamaras@gmail.com

Please email me if you are interested in exploring any of these activities in your after school classes. I can meet you at 4 PM in the cafeteria OR I can come directly to your class.

I look forward to hearing from you!

My schedule is:

Mondays:  NRC 4-5 PM

Tuesdays:  MLK 4-5 PM

Coding (using Scratch) which is FREE 

(I can help you get started.)

Visit:  https://scratch.mit.edu

Scratch - Imagine, Program, Share scratch.mit.edu Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Paper Circuits

https://www.makerspaces.com/paper-circuits/

Paper Circuits For Makerspaces - Makerspaces.com www.makerspaces.com 5 Free Paper Circuit Templates - Paper circuits are great makerspace projects for teaching electricity & circuits. Paper Circuit Tutorial PDF

I have already ordered us some supplies for paper circuits. These will arrive in a few weeks. This week, I will bring in examples to show anyone this week who is interested in having me show you the materials. 

Sewn Circuits

https://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/sewn-circuits

I have already ordered us some BUT NOT ALL of the supplies for sewn circuits. These will arrive in a few weeks. This week, I will bring in examples to show anyone this week who is interested in having me show you the materials. 

Here is the Lego Wall I was talking about 

http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2016/01/the-way-of-lego.html

(Of course it would need a permanent space but we could start small in one of your classrooms). We could start with a small and simple lego area. 

Here are mobile Makerspaces Ideas:

https://www.bradgustafson.com/single-post/2018/01/30/Massive-Mobile-MakerSpace-Resource

Adjusting Course Blog | Dr. Brad Gustafson www.bradgustafson.com The Adjusting Course blog provides insights into educational leadership, learning, technology, and innovation. Join the conversation at #RenLead on Twitter.

(These are Makerspace materials on wheels)

I have purchased this book to bring with me to the program and I can recommend many others.:

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Makerspace-Projects-Experiment/dp/1259644251

The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to ... www.amazon.com Amazon.com: The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn (9781259644252): Colleen Graves, Aaron Graves: Books