STEAM Learning in Public Libraries: A “Guide on the Side” Approach for Inclusive Learning

January 1, 2020 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Children and their families are practicing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills through a library program. Hand-crank generators and LED bulbs are set out on each of the tables, along with two types of dough—conductive play dough and insulating modeling clay.

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Brooks Mitchell

Author

Space Science Institute

Claire Ratcliffe

Author

Space Science Institute

Keliann LaConte

Author

Space Science Institute

Citation

DOI : 10.5860/cal.18.3.7

Publication Name: Children & Libraries

Volume: 18

Number: 3

Funders

NASA

Funding Program: Science Activation

Award Number: NNX16AE30A

Resource Type: Research Products

Discipline: Art, music, and theater | General STEM | Space science

Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Families | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Learning Researchers

Environment Type: Public Programs | Library Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Resource Centers and Networks

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