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

PDS Conference 2016 STEAM Break-Out Session

PDS Conference 2016 STEAM Break-Out Session

CREATING A COLLABORATIVE/INTERACTIVE SCULPTURE WITH  STRIPS OF PAPER

LINK

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5ttljGrHxMmLVJRLTdENkgyWmM 

triadasamaras@gmail.com

Wood Supplies for the Classroom

Wood Supplies for the Classroom:

Wood Suppliers:

caseyswood.com

http://www.caseyswood.com/shoppingcart/zen-cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=452&zenid=kr33i4l6pojn40458j7e0o2gh7

discount school supply

http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?category=0&keyword=wood+pieces&scategoryid=0

10 Lessons the Art Teach

http://www.arteducators.org/advocacy/10-lessons-the-arts-teach

(Please choose one and jot down a few thoughts about why it applies to the wood sculpture making class last night.  Bring to class next time to share with class.)  Prof S

What is "art" anyways? Why is it important?

Hello from Professor Samaras,
Hopefully after today's discussion you have gotten a chance to ask yourself, "What is art anyways?"  What makes one artwork more successful than the next?  Why is art important?

Here  are many examples of "art".  All but one are done by Kean University students currently in FA 1000.  But they are all very different.  See whose art appeals to you the most and why.  You will get to know a little more about yourself as you ask yourself these questions.  Enjoy the process!

ProfessorS.

 

Beautiful Stuff Sorting Classifications and Words

By General Colors eg
Green Red White Yellow Blue Orange

By Shape

By Texture

By Primaries and Secondaries

By Property eg Natural and Manmade and/or Plastic or Bio-Degradable

Shiny and Sparkly vs Non Shiny

By Tints

By Transparent, Translucent, Opaque