Publisher Description

Librarians can use this book to become leaders in their schools, collaborating with teachers to keep them abreast of resources that will facilitate the inclusion of STEM in the curriculum.

Teaching STEM and Common Core with Mentor Text explains the basics of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and shows how librarians can become a key component in STEM education, guiding teachers and sparking interest though the books and technology inherent in their curriculum. The volume offers 20 mentor texts, plus in-depth, collaborative lesson plans linked to the Common Core Standards for K–5 librarians. There are additional lessons for classroom teachers, as well as activities that can easily be done in the library or classroom. Each lesson includes mentor text information, an overview of the lesson, step-by-step lesson plans, assessment options, and extension activities. By implementing these lessons in the library, librarians will be able to cover multiple Common Core State Standards and science standards, and at the same time establish the library as a resource for teaching STEM subjects.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction
Chapter 1: What is STEM?
Why STEM?
STEM and Librarians
Common Core and Librarians
Chapter 2: Addressing Text Complexity
Figure 2-1. New Common Core Text Complexity Bands
Chapter 3: A Closer Look at the Standards
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
Common Core Anchor Standards for Reading
Common Core Anchor Standards for Writing
Common Core Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Common Core Anchor Standards for Language
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Common Core Mathematical Practices
Grade K Mathematical Content
Grade 1 Mathematical Content
Grade 2 Mathematical Content
Grade 3 Mathematical Content
Grade 4 Mathematical Content
Grade 5 Mathematical Content
Chapter 4: How to Use This Book
A "Bonus" Demonstration Lesson: Enterprise STEM by Shirley Duke
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts

Science is . . .
Chapter 5: Animals and the Environment by Jennifer Boothroyd
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades 4–5
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 6: Oceans and Seas by Margaret Hynes
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 7: Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grade K
Modifications for Grades 4–5
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 8: Rocks and Minerals by Steve Tomecek
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 9: The Shocking Truth about Energy by Loreen Leedy
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts

Technology is . . .
Chapter 10: Forces and Motion at Work by Shirley Duke
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades 1–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 11: High-Tech Olympics by Nick Hunter
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 12: Man on the Moon by Anastasia Suen
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–1
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 13: Multimedia Artist and Animator by Matt Mullins
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 14: Wired by Anastasia Suen
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts

Engineering is . . .
Chapter 15: Amazing Amusement Park Rides by Meish Goldish
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 16: Build It! Invent New Structures and Contraptions by Tammy Enz
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 17: Cool Engineering Activities for Girls by Heather E. Schwartz
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 18: Cranes by Amanda Doering Tourville
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 19: Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum by Meghan McCarthy
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts

Mathematics is . . .
Chapter 20: A Very Improbable Story by Edward Einhorn
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades 1–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 21: For Good Measure: The Ways We Say How Much, How Far, How Heavy, How Big, How Old by Ken Robbins
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 22: How Many Jelly Beans? by Andrea Menotti
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grade 3
Modifications for Grade 4
Modifications for Grade 5
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 23: Infinity and Me by Kate Hosford
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades K–2
Resources
Exemplar Texts
Chapter 24: Missing Math: A Number Mystery by Loreen Leedy
Essential Question
Common Core State Standards
Vocabulary
Booktalk
Library Activity
Collaborative Teacher Activity
Extension Activities
Modifications for Grades 4–5
Resources
Exemplar Texts
PART VI: Appendix
Graphic Organizers
A Very Improbable Story
Amazing Amusement Park Rides
Animals and the Environment
Build It
Cool Engineering Activities for Girls (and Boys)
Cranes: Simple Machines
Cranes: Simple Machines Notes
Enterprise STEM
For Good Measure
Forces and Motion at Work
High-Tech Olympics
How Many Jelly Beans?
Infinity and Me
Man on the Moon
Missing Math
Multimedia Artist and Animator
Oceans and Seas
Planting the Wild Garden
Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum
Rocks and Minerals
The Shocking Truth about Energy
Wired
Bibliography
Title Index
Subject Index

Review

This book is a practical resource for librarians and teachers to integrate Common Core and STEM into their instruction. . . . Recommended. * Library Media Connection *
This title, written by two teachers with knowledge and experience in teaching the science and technology in the classroom, provides librarians with the tools they need to guide teachers to the right books for their curriculum. . . . This work will give librarians a wide range of ideas in how they can assist teachers with covering multiple Common Core State Standards and science standards. * ARBA *

Promotional

Librarians can use this book to become leaders in their schools, collaborating with teachers to keep them abreast of resources that will facilitate the inclusion of STEM in the curriculum.

Long Description

Teaching STEM and Common Core with Mentor Text explains the basics of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and shows how librarians can become a key component in STEM education, guiding teachers and sparking interest though the books and technology inherent in their curriculum. The volume offers 20 mentor texts, plus in-depth, collaborative lesson plans linked to the Common Core Standards for K5 librarians. There are additional lessons for classroom teachers, as well as activities that can easily be done in the library or classroom. Each lesson includes mentor text information, an overview of the lesson, step-by-step lesson plans, assessment options, and extension activities. By implementing these lessons in the library, librarians will be able to cover multiple Common Core State Standards and science standards, and at the same time establish the library as a resource for teaching STEM subjects.

Review Quote

"This title, written by two teachers with knowledge and experience in teaching the science and technology in the classroom, provides librarians with the tools they need to guide teachers to the right books for their curriculum. . . . This work will give librarians a wide range of ideas in how they can assist teachers with covering multiple Common Core State Standards and science standards." - ARBA

Promotional "Headline"

Books offer a natural entry to STEM subjects-and librarians know books.

Description for Reader

* Offers five library lessons for each STEM subject based on a mentor text and a lesson for the collaborating teacher * Provides a booktalk to interest the students and a "Book Time" section that allows for reading all or parts of the book accompanied by a general discussion * Shows the range of grades for which each lesson is most suited and how it can be adapted * Includes a graphic organizer (GO Chart) with each lesson, as well as two options for assessing the lesson

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