Emphasizing the M in STEAM Activities

Modifications to a first- and second-grade STEAM activity, Elephant Toothpaste, highlight ways to emphasize mathematical thinking by running multiple experiments, posing mathematical questions, and having students make both qualitative and quantitative observations. Contributors to the iSTEM departm...

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Published in:Teaching children mathematics 2019-05, Vol.25 (7), p.436-438
Main Authors: Dardis, Emily, Wickstrom, Megan H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
iSTEM
Mathematical analysis
Mathematics education
Science activities
Science education
Students
Teaching methods
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Summary:Modifications to a first- and second-grade STEAM activity, Elephant Toothpaste, highlight ways to emphasize mathematical thinking by running multiple experiments, posing mathematical questions, and having students make both qualitative and quantitative observations. Contributors to the iSTEM department share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K-grade 5 classrooms.
ISSN:1073-5836
2327-0780
DOI:10.5951/teacchilmath.25.7.0436