Hunt, Emily
15-Minute STEM
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785833359
- author:
- Hunt, Emily
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Crown House Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 58
- Dimensions:
- 210 mm X 297 mm
- Genre:
- 29.7 x 21 centimetres (0.24 kg), Nonfiction, Education, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Introducing 15-Minute STEM, a practical resource for teachers and parents seeking to deliver high-quality STEM education. This innovative book provides 40 activities that can be completed in just 15 minutes, using everyday materials found in the classroom or at home. Each activity is designed to make connections to real-world scenarios, helping children understand how their learning is relevant to their future. The practical, problem-solving element of each activity fosters important soft skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and spatial awareness. Accompanying instructions encourage children to lead the learning and exploration, allowing supervising adults to take a more hands-off, facilitative approach. With minimal preparation, teachers can easily incorporate these cross-curricular activities into their busy day, broadening their pupils' learning without detracting from core curriculum areas. A glossary at the back of the book profiles conceptually similar STEM-related careers, providing further opportunities for investigation and extension.