STEAM Projects: Observation, Experimentation, and Presentation is designed with projects, experiments, demonstrations, and resources that help students see the connections among the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The key is for students to engage in the process by experimenting, observing phenomena, and presenting research findings. Easy-to-set-up activities, most requiring only one class period or less, investigate topics in physics, chemistry, earth sciences, plant sciences, animal sciences, the human body, and space and atmospheric sciences. Students will use safe, conveniently available materials and technology to complete the projects and learn about the STEAM concepts important in the world around them. - Highlights the STEAM skills covered in each project - Extensions for further student exploration and experimentation - Resources for teachers, including web addresses for online demonstrations - Correlated to current national, state, and provincial standards

Linda Armstrong has a bachelor of arts degree in English and holds a lifetime California state standard teaching credential. During her 18-year teaching career, she taught third, fifth, and sixth grades and was a language development resource teacher. Currently, Linda writes educational materials and books for children. She lives in Colorado with her husband.