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50+ Resources for STEAM
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Amanda Koonlaba
Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. is an educator and educational consultant with over 12 years of experience teaching both visual art and regular education. Her career has been driven by the power of the arts to reach all learners. She is a published author and frequent speaker/presenter at education conferences. Amanda was named the Elementary Art Teacher of the Year for the state of Mississippi in 2016 and received the Arts Integration Service Award from the Mississippi Whole Schools Initiative (Mississippi Arts Commission) in 2015. She holds an Elementary and Middle Childhood Art certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. As a coach for The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, Amanda is on a mission to ensure every student in America has access to a high-quality arts-based education. She blogs at partyintheartroom.com.
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Critical Thinking Assessments Part II
Building critical thinking assessment & skills is not an easy task, in ourselves as well as our students.
Curriculum
Math And the Arts: Integration Through Progressions
Math and the Arts. The Standards for Mathematical Practice are “processes and proficiencies”, and should be developed in math students of all ages.
Organization
STEAM Leadership: Declaration of Innovation
As Susan and I waited for our tour, I noticed a saying at the top of a wall near the reception desk that read "Declaration of Innovation".
Strategies
How Graphic! Using Comics to Teach and Learn
We're discussing graphic using comics to teach and learn in the classroom.
Curriculum
Tell Tale Theatre: Arts Integration Lesson
Looking for a spooky ELA lesson for your students?
Strategies
Is It Too Late… Revising Routines and Procedures
Today, we're discussing revising routines and procedures.
Curriculum
Creating Patterns: Mathematical Practices Through the Arts
Looking for a fun activity for grades 3-5? This arts integration lesson focuses on patterns and structure.
Classroom Management
STEAM Leadership: 6 Tips for Building Successful Social Networking Communities
Social networking continues to be a hot topic, and such an important skill!
Resources
Think Like An Artist
Think Like An Artist! Today, we're helping students examine and explore how artists are inspired to create work and how they bring that work to completion.
Curriculum
Masking Mirrors: Arts Integration Lesson
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