Sousa, David A.,

From STEM to STEAM : using brain-compatible strategies to integrate the arts / [print] David A. Sousa, Thomas Pilecki. - Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin Press, a SAGE Company, (c)2013. - xvi, 260 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm



Why STEM should become steam -- What science says about the arts and creativity -- Frequently asked questions about integrating the arts and STEM -- Implementing arts integration in the primary grades (K-4) -- Implementing arts integration in the intermediate grades (5-8) -- Implementing arts integration in the high school grades (9-12) -- STEAM lesson plan appetizers in science, teachnology, and engineering -- STEAM lesson plan appetizers in mathematics -- Putting it all together.

As research in cognitive and social neuroscience shows, arts activities enhance creativity, problem solving, memory systems, and analytical skills--all critical for achieving STEM success.



9781452258331

2012046842

GBB308356 bnb

016261555 Uk


Arts--Study and teaching.
Science--Study and teaching.
Interdisciplinary approach in education.
Cognitive learning.
Science--Study and teaching.


Instructional and educational works.

LB1591.P637.F766 2013 LB1591