WELCOME TO STEAMed!
EDITOR’S NOTES
Science Learning, which explores innovation and creativity in
Are you enjoying your summer so far? We are deep in the throws
Perhaps one of my favorite pieces in this edition is the cover
of the hottest season of the year and this latest issue of
story, STEAM Rising (pg. 28), from my great friend Sean Gaillard.
STEAMed meets those expectations. This summer, we’re
Sean is a principal in NC and shares his real, raw experiences of
showcasing stories, lessons, ideas, resources and organizations
transforming a Title 1 middle school into a STEAM Magnet
that are changing the educational paradigm.
School. For anyone who wants to know what that journey holds,
Personally, I’m super excited about the music ideas being offered
in this month’s issue! As a music educator by trade, we don’t
hear often enough about how to integrate music in and through
the STEM areas, even though there are endless possibilities.
You’ll find some great lesson starters in the first article, Joyful
Noise (pg.4) from Dyan Branstetter who integrates music and
and through the arts (pg.15).
this story is a must-read.
Finally, I think you’re really going to love the Summer Resource
Guide (pg. 24) we’ve put together for you. This contains 40+
websites, apps, games, PD opportunities and lessons you can
start using right away. You’ll want to keep this handy for the start
of the school year.
insect poetry for incredible performance results. You’ll also
discover how to find those truly rich and powerful musical
Let’s dive into this summer’s issue!
examples that will lead to a more meaningful lesson in The
Sound of Silence from Jenny Dees (pg.10).
Susan M. Riley, Editor
Not to leave out our Visual Art educators, Jenny Lucas and Carrie
Markello team up to have a frank discussion on what visual art
teachers can learn from science teachers on page 19. And
Harvey Seifter shares all about the work being done at The Art of
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