Tinker, make, engineer―solving problems from picture books Can you build a sturdy house that is safe from the big, bad wolf? Imagine your dream car. What special features does it have? What can you use to create it? Teaching and learning STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is more accessible than ever before! Children will be inspired, delighted, and challenged as they use everyday materials and STEM concepts to design and build solutions to problems faced by characters in their favorite books. This practical, hands-on resource includes • 25 engineering design challenges appropriate for children ages 3–8 • Suggestions for creating a makerspace environment where children can tinker with materials, use tools to make creations, and improve on their ideas • A list of 100 picture books that encourage STEM-rich exploration and learning • Questions and ideas for expanding children’s understanding of STEM concepts • A planning template so you can create your own design challenges Use engaging children’s books together with the guidance and ideas in this book to extend children’s problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
✔ Author(s): Cate Heroman
✔ Title: Making and Tinkering With STEM: Solving Design Challenges With Young Children
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (123 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1938113284
✔ ISBN-13: 9781938113284
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Making and Tinkering With STEM by Cate Heroman
Katherine Stevenson
What a rollercoaster of emotions! I laughed, cried, and everything in between. The author's ability to evoke such raw feelings is truly commendable. It's a story that will stay with me forever.
Daphne Garner
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
Kara Snyder
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
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