真実の物語ブッククラブ: STEM ソリューション
変化をもたらした科学志向の人々について学びましょう。毎週、私たちは、人、動物、地球の問題解決者である多様な STEM ソリューションアリアに関する実話 (ノンフィクションの絵本) を読んで話し合います。
含まれるもの
4 ライブミーティング
3 授業時間宿題：
OPTIONAL mini book reports & reading log (PDFs included in welcome post, after you enroll)この文章は自動翻訳されています
このクラスで学べること
英語レベル - A2
米国の学年 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!
学習到達目標
• Discover the fascinating stories of real STEM solutionaries• Understand historical & scientific events, eras & context
シラバス
カリキュラム
Teacher-Created カリキュラムに準拠4 レッスン
4 週間以上レッスン 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 分のオンラインライブレッスン
1 割り当て
レッスン 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 分のオンラインライブレッスン
レッスン 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 分のオンラインライブレッスン
レッスン 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 分のオンラインライブレッスン
その他の情報
保護者へのお知らせ
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.
受講に必要なもの
PDFs for optional mini book reports & a reading log are provided in my welcome post, after you enroll (for homework/work samples).
クラス登録時に 2 の学習素材が提供されます
外部リソース
学習者は、Outschoolが提供する基本ツール以外のアプリやウェブサイトを使用する必要はありません。
使用する教材
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.
参加しました March, 2025
教師の専門知識と資格
2 学位
修士号 University of Wisconsin-Madison から コミュニケーション へ
学士号 The American University, Washington, D.C.から
• 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) レビュー
ライブグループクラス
$18
毎週週に1回、 4 週間
45 分
オンラインライブ授業
年齢: 7-10
クラス人数： 1 人-10 人
