Club de lectura de historias reales: Soluciones STEM
¡Descubre a personas con mentalidad científica que han marcado la diferencia! Cada semana, leemos y comentamos historias reales (libros ilustrados de no ficción) sobre diversas soluciones STEM: personas que resuelven problemas para las personas, los animales y el planeta.
Qué está incluido
4 reuniones en vivo
3 horas presencialesTarea
OPTIONAL mini book reports & reading log (PDFs included in welcome post, after you enroll)Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés - A2
Grado de EE. UU. 1 - 4
FALL IN LOVE WITH TRUE STORIES! In this unique book club, each week I read aloud an engaging true story (narrative nonfiction picture book) about one or more inspiring STEM solutionaries—problem-solvers for people, animals or the planet. Then we have a group discussion about both the book itself (its writing, storytelling, art) and its context in science, history & culture. So, learners engage with ELA, STEM, art & social studies—while enjoying a great story! They also get inspiration on using one’s own talents & passions to solve problems & make a positive difference. BOOKS See all book titles in the syllabus—and learn more in my curated online bookshop (just for this book club): https://bookshop.org/lists/true-stories-book-club-stem-solutionaries TEACHER APPROACH I aim for my classes to be fun & inspiring, safe & inclusive. I expose students to beautiful books, important true stories, and diverse, inspiring people they may not learn about anywhere else. My classes can supplement any curriculum for homeschoolers or after-schoolers. PDFs for mini book reports & a reading log—for optional homework/work samples—are always included in my welcome post after you enroll. WHY TRUE STORIES? True stories (narrative nonfiction books) were my secret super-tool in my eclectic, holistic homeschool. We used these books to learn about changemakers from many walks of life, in many fields, from grades K-8. (And, I loved these books so much I launched a career writing them!) As an author/editor of narrative nonfiction for kids, I can tell you: today’s books are fresh, creative, and fun—not our childhood's bland nonfiction! These books are also heavily vetted by experts & fact-checked for accuracy. Importantly, reading & writing nonfiction are a critical part of K-12 standards across subjects (and life)—so I aim to inspire learners to fall in love with nonfiction!
Metas de aprendizaje
• Discover the fascinating stories of real STEM solutionaries• Understand historical & scientific events, eras & context
Programa de estudios
Plan de estudios
Sigue en plan de estudios Teacher-Created4 Lecciones
más de 4 semanasLección 1:
WHOOSH! by Chris Barton
A book my own kids loved about Black NASA engineer Lonnie Johnson's invention of the Super Soaker water gun. We'll talk about his journey of not giving up, all the uses of tinkering, and the book's use of onomatopoeia. 45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
1 tarea
Lección 2:
JOAN PROCTOR, DRAGON DOCTOR by Felicita Sala
A wonderful book about a reptile-loving British girl who grew up to design the reptile house at the London Zoo. We'll talk about gender ideas around reptiles, Joan's work while in a wheelchair, and the book's clever use of alliteration & wordplay. 45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
PEDAL POWER by Allan Drummond
An inspiring story of how ordinary people (including kids) in Amsterdam stood up to make their city one of the most bicycle-friendly in the world. We'll talk about the impact of air pollution on the planet, how regular people can make a difference, and the interplay of words & art. 45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
TU YOUYOU'S DISCOVERY by Songju Ma Daemicke
A fascinating book about a science-loving girl in China who grew up to discover a cure for malaria, using her knowledge of both medicine and ancient herbal remedies. We'll talk about the importance of disease research, creative problem-solving, and the author's choice of where to start the story. 45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Otros detalles
Orientación para padres
I intentionally share stories in my book clubs about all different kinds of people—including people of different races, cultures, faiths, genders, sexualities, abilities, and backgrounds.
I believe in showing kids many wonderful ways to be human!
Some of the picture books I use also gently & age-appropriately touch on tough topics—war, poverty, discrimination, death.
Gently exposing children to such topics—with high-quality, well-vetted books & safe guidance—allows them to develop a sense of the world naturally, and build a scaffolding of knowledge, understanding & compassion.
Lista de útiles escolares
PDFs for optional mini book reports & a reading log are provided in my welcome post, after you enroll (for homework/work samples).
2 archivos disponibles al momento de la inscripción
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Fuentes
Thoroughly vetted nonfiction picture books from top trade publishers. All books I choose from are here: https://bookshop.org/lists/true-stories-book-club-stem-solutionaries
Occasionally, videos/images of the author, illustrator, or subject of a book we read in class.
Se unió el March, 2025
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
2 Grado
Maestría en Comunicaciones desde University of Wisconsin-Madison
Licenciatura desde The American University, Washington, D.C.
• Award-winning nonfiction children's book author (30+ books)
• Longtime educator (homeschool & classrooms)
• M.A. in Communication Arts (media history/cultural studies)
• B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (public affairs/journalism) Reseñas
Clase grupal
18 US$
semanalmente1 x por semana, 4 semanas
45 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 7-10
1-10 alumnos por clase
