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.