This practical book will help readers understand what STEAM is, how it differs from STEM, and how it can be used to engage students in K-8 classrooms. The authors present a conceptual model with classroom examples and specific strategies, such as problem-based learning, student choice, technology integration, and teacher facilitation.

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Conceptualizing steam -- Unpacking the conceptual model to guide steam teaching -- Visioning, planning, and supporting steam instruction in schools -- Making steam relevant to students -- Developing steam classrooms -- Understanding the role of teaching across the disciplines in steam teaching -- Valuing the a in steam -- Making steam work -- How to assess steam learning -- Steam across different school settings -- Challenges to steam instruction -- References -- Index -- About the authors.