Create meaningful and transformative K-5 STEAM learning experiences for each and every student

Make the most of your limited instructional time and become part of the Step into STEAM movement! Seamlessly design and implement K-5 STEAM inquiries that align carefully to key mathematics and science content and practices and prepare elementary students for their bright futures. Taking an opposite approach to existing resources that provide collections of disjointed STEAM activities, this book empowers teachers and schools to build cohesive and sustainable STEAM infrastructures—grounded in grade-level standards and purposeful assessment—to deepen the mathematics and science learning of each and every student.

Dr. Sarah B. Bush, a former middle school mathematics teacher, is a Professor of K-12 STEM Education and the Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair at the University of Central Florida. At the University of Central Florida, she is the Director of the Lockheed Martin/UCF Mathematics and Science Academy and is a program co-coordinator of the Mathematics Education PhD track. She teaches primarily graduate courses in mathematics education. She is a prolific writer who has authored 13 books and more than 100 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Bush recently completed a term (2019-2022) as a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors. She served as the lead writer and task force chair for NCTM's Catalyzing Change in Middle School Mathematics: Initiating Critical Conversations. Dr. Bush was the recipient of the 2021 School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Award for Excellence in Integrating Science and Mathematics and 2018 recipient of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Early Career Award. Dr. Bush seamlessly integrates her practical experience as a middle school mathematics teacher in public schools with her innovative scholarship to serve as an instructional leader in the field of mathematics education and STE(A)M education. Dr. Bush co-wrote the Simplifying STEM: Four Equitable Practices to Inspire Meaningful Learning: PreK-5 and 6-12 books published by Corwin in early 2024.

Preface
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Part 1: The STEAM Landscape
Chapter 1: What is STEAM and Why does it Matter?
Chapter 2: How do I Prepare for STEAM?
Chapter 3: What Frameworks Can Guide How I Engage Students in STEAM?
Part 2: Stepping into STEAM
Chapter 4: How do I Design STEAM Inquiries?
Chapter 5: How do I Implement STEAM Inquiries?
Chapter 6: How do I Assess my Students' Learning in STEAM?
Part 3: Putting it all Together in STEAM
Chapter 7: What are Some Examples of Successful STEAM Inquiries?
Chapter 8: How do I Tie It All Together to Create the STEAM Learning Experience?
Chapter 9: How do I Gather Resources for STEAM?
Call to Action
Appendices
References