Teaching STEAM

I Am A Scientist is a resource designed to introduce students to real, authentic science researchers. They are diverse, so all student can see representations of themselves in scientists. This worksheet guides students to explore three of the twenty-two people. The assignment can be done again and again. My science department uses it as emergency sub. plans. It is great as part of a Nature of Science unit, for extensions, or to offer students when they are ahead or you need a filler class.

Students create a quality product that explains the geologic time scale to others. Resource includes: background informationassignmenttemplate slideshow for students to fill inrubrichow to make a product to-scale This lesson is great as a final project on geologic time scale or as an extra credit option. Differentiation Ideas: Choose which students use the templateAssign this project as a slideshow or allow students to create any product of their choiceAward bonus points to students who do a to

This basic worksheet compliments the Infographic created by scientist Kathyrn Everson. A lot of the public just does not understand how professional science works. I started my middle and high school classes with this experience and it was very helpful. Enjoy!

Spectroscopy is how we know what elements are in stars. This lab is awesome connecting students to how star science works. It also makes spectroscopy real in chemistry class, physics, astronomy, and general science about the electromagnetic spectrum. My students loved this activity solo and over Zoom. They felt that they learned how we use spectroscopy and have a deeper understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum. This activity is an online simulation version of Star Spectroscopy/Electromagn

How far are stars from Earth?In this activity, students find the distances of stars and create a model to visualize those distances! Includes: IntroductionPlanning section with data tablesMaterials listProcedureExtension ideasClip art starsTeacher suggestions and picturesThis lab pairs well with the Grains of Rice Lab: Estimating the Number of Stars in the Universe and Build a Telescope Lab so students can have fun learning about Earth's place in space.

A research project on the human development of our understanding of space. Organized for the busy teacher, this project includes: an introductory assignment to help students choose their choicesa list of choices listed chronologically and by categorythe rubricgraphic organizerThis project links science to history through including not just the scientific advancements of people and programs, but the cultural connections as well. There is a lot of room for differentiation and student voice & ch