Building K-6 STEAM to STEM ClassroomsProject Based Learning that doesn’t forget the learning.

Project Based & Geometry FocusedEmphasizes Literacy and Problem Solving

Builds Numeracy and Measurement

Project Based & Physical Science FocusedMath Modeling, Data Analysis, Problem Solving,

Builds Problem Solving Reasonableness

The comprehensive curriculum for Kindergarten through 5th grade takes students on a journey from STEAM to practicing the art of STEM.

K-2 RhomboSTEAMComprehensive project-based STEAM curriculum program including literacy components.• Common Core Curriculum for Math and ELA• Next Generation Science Standards• iTest Guidelines for Project Learning• Included in the program:

– Teacher’s Guide for 2D Shapes– Teacher’s Guide for 3D Shapes– Pre-and-Post Assessments– Student Activity Pages– Rubrics for each Unit Challenge– Common Core “I Do” Checklists– Read Aloud Storybook with stories for each mini-

project STEMvestigations and Unit.– Website with additional short Geometivities

and mini-project STEMvestigations.

Grades 3-6 Math2GoMath2Go delivers challenges that build problem-solving, core math skills, understanding of data collection / representation / analysis and facilitates discussion of math modeling. Yes, all that is absolutely possible at the elementary grades!• Common Core Correlations for Mathematics• Next Generation Science Standards• iTest Guidelines for Project Learning• National recognized as part of an exemplary and

scalable STEM program for schools.• Included in the program:

– Math2Go Teacher’s Guides– Student Logbook Outlines and Printable Pages– Student Guides– Materials Kits (Consumable and Nonconsumable)– Website with additional activities, challenges, and

supplementary materials.

Introduction to RhomboSTEAM© for Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

Each RhomboSTEAM Unit includes introductory planning pages, 5 read-aloud stories, full STEAM project and/or activity options, student handouts, and extension opportunities.

Address Essential Questions and Enduring Understanding for each Unit.

Make planning simple: Common Core correlations and Next Generation Science Standards are located at the beginning of each Unit.

STEMvestigations© are mini-projects that build deeper subject understanding and problem-solving skills to be used in the Unit Project.

Each Unit’s STEAM project begins with a challenge. In this case, the

main character asks her friends a question.

“Designers, will you help

me design and create a sturdy triangle based

slide for the bored class hamster?”

Project handouts, activity handouts, assessment options, lists of additional trade books to collect, and traceable shapes are included with every Unit.

Pre and Post Assessmentsgauge student understanding and track student progress.

Happy New Year 2015Enjoy the Geometivities© Shape Up

in the New Year activity. Visit our weekly blog for classroom organization

ideas and shape based Geometivities©.

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This activity is included just for fun. It is one of

the shape-based Geometivities©

that schools receive on a

weekly basis as part of the

RhomboSTEAM follow-up!

“New Year’s Resolutions” MobilePREPAREPrint one shape net per student. Collect art materials including markers, glue, paper bits, etc..Make scissors available for each student.

INTRODUCEThe tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates all the way back to 153 B.C. (2167 years ago). January is named after Janus, a mythical god of early Rome. Janus had two faces. One face looked ahead, and one face looked back. He could see the past and the future. The Romans also believed Janus could forgive them for wrongdoings in the previous year. They asked Janus to help them make changes for the future.

ACTIVITYCreate a hanging sculpture to display students’ resolutions for the new year.

DIRECTIONS1. Write or draw a plan before starting to list and cut. 2. Cut out the shape’s net.3. Fold and tape sides, slipping a string in before closing the last edge.4. Decorate the shape according to plan.5. Hang all the resolutions to make a colorful classroom sculpture that

places resolutions in plain view!