Educator STEAM Resources
Environmental Education Curriculum Articles
Klein, J., & Rauchwerk, S. (2016). Ecological literacy: Meanings and approaches. Across the Spectrum: Resources for Environmental Educators. North American Association for Environmental Education. 3(1), 65-84.
McMackin, M., Rauchwerk, S., Cambone, J. and Curtis M. (2013). Preparing urban teachers: Working outside the university box. Phi Delta Kappan.
Poey, V., Weber, N., Diaz, G., and Smiley, S. (2013) Artful Science. Donovan and Dacey (Eds.). Shell Publishing.
Rauchwerk, S. (2017). Learning Through Play in Speed School, an International Accelerated Learning Program. International Journal of Learning, Teaching, and Educational Research.
Rauchwerk, S. (2017). Where does our food come from? Green Teacher. 114. 7-11.
Strobel, J., Weber, N., Dyehouse, M, & Gajdzik, E, “Recommendations to realign the national STEM education agenda,” ASQ Higher Education Brief, Vol. 4, No. 1, February 2011.
Strobel, J., Wang, J., Weber, N., & Dyehouse, M. (2013). The Role of Authenticity in Design-Based Learning Environments: The Case of Engineering Education. Computers & Education, 64:143-152.
Weber, N., Duncan, D., Dyehouse, M., Strobel, J., & Diefes-Dux, H. (2011). The development of a systematic coding system for elementary students’ drawings of engineers. Journal of Pre-Engineering Education Research, v1(1), 49-62.
Activities & Lesson Plans
STEAM with supplies from home: Activities and Resources (PDF)
Exploratorium: “Make sense of timely topics and find general science support for your virtual classroom or learning together at home”
Tinkergarten: collection of preK3 outdoor classroom activities
Book Shelf
Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects: Build * Invent * Create * Discover By Jack Challoner
STEAM Kids: 50+ Science / Technology / Engineering / Art / Math Hands-On Projects for Kids by Anne Carey
The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn by Colleen Graves
The Curious Naturalist by John Mitchell & the Massachusetts Audubon Society
Conservation & Naturalist Resources
Sommerville Pollinator Project: Researching pollinators and biodiversity in the Greater Boston area, opportunities to volunteer
INaturalist: record your observations in nature, share with a community of citizen scientists, and connect with conservation projects
Native Plant Trust (Garden in the Woods)
Grow Native Massachusetts (Native Plant Sale in May)