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If Not for the Library:STEM Literacy & Beyond
Families Learning Summit 2015, Houston, TX
Meredith LevineDirector of Family EngagementEmail: [email protected]: @schmoopie517
Stephanie C. PratoDirector of Play to Learn ServicesEmail: [email protected]: @scprato
+It is the mission of the Fayetteville Free Library to provide free and open access to ideas and information.
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Why STEM Literacy?Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art), Math
+Supporting STEM Learning
STEM Literacy as a process, not a content area
Opportunity to provide fun informal learning opportunities around STEM subjects
We use a modified version of this model in all of our maker and STEM programs and we support this type of inquiry through our spaces, collections and services
The Engineering Design Process
Image courtesy of Museum of Science-Boston. Retrieved from http://www.eie.org/overview/engineering-design-process
+STEM Literacy
Process many kinds of information simultaneously
Organize new information into existing knowledge
Collaborate with peers and adults
Continuously engage in new learning by revisiting it at increasingly higher levels of complexity over time
Communicate effectively about science and technology.
Be responsive to accelerating change driven by new technologies
Work together to find measured yet creative solutions to problems which are today unimaginable
We Help Learners To: Thus they are able to:
Excerpted from: Lederman, L. (September, 1998). ARISE: American Rennisance in Science Education. Fermilab-TM-2051. Batavia, IL: Fermi National Accelerator Lab.
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SpaceSupporting Literacy
+Family Room
Early Literacy Development
Play
Community Building
Open and Accessible Space
+Little Makers
Little Makers Area
Little Makers Programs Circuits (Electricity, Science) Marble Runs (Engineering) Wooden Cars (Physics,
Woodworking) Microscope Slides (Biology) Make Snow (Chemistry,
Meteorology)
+Creation Lab
Digital Creation Green Screen Photography/Video Podcasting Adobe Creative Suite iLife Creative Suite Music Recording
+Fab Lab First makerspace in a public
library in the United States
3D printers, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, sewing machine, CNC router and more
Encourages physical making
Community Engagement
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CollectionsSupporting Literacy
+Print Collection
Dewey Hybrid Model Easy discovery Expanding nonfiction to
support STEM literacy Fab Lab reference
collection
+Circulating Devices
iPads
Kindles
Nooks
Family Engagement iPads
Early Literacy iPads
+Kits
Born to Read
Ready to Read
I AM
STEM
Let’s Learn
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ServicesSupporting Literacy
+Services:
Fab Lab equipment certifications
One-on-one assistance Solidworks Illustrator
Lynda, Webucator
Purchase on demand
Custom book and app recommendations
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ProgramsSupporting Literacy
+Science Storytimes
Scientific concepts
Non-fiction books
Demos
Hands-on experiments!
+Tinker Tots
Scientific concepts
Non-fiction books
Experiments & projects
Topics have included: Sink vs. Float
Catapults
Slime
Wind/Air Movement
Stuffed Animal Take-apart
+Creation Club Jr.
Afterschool club Learning to use digital media
creation and editing tools Using the FFL Fab Lab to
bring ideas to life Learning STEM skills through
hands on activities 3D Printing and CAD
Design Movie making and editing Marshmallow Engineering Hovercraft Building Computer Programming
+Extreme Weather
Local TV meteorologist talked about meteorology and television broadcasting
Used green screen wall to make kids into Weathercasters
+Coding Club
Grades 3-6
Intro to different programming languages
Basics of Coding
+Minecraft Programs
MinecraftEdu
Develop skills in depth perception, creativity, organization, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Minecraft Games
Modding Minecraft
Add new skills like computer literacy, strategic planning, math, geometry, and even geology and chemistry.
+Teen Series: Circuits & Robots
3 part introductory series Make an origami balloon
light Draw a real circuit using
conductive ink Make a doodle-bot
+Teen Series: Astronomy Program
5 part series introduction to astronomy
Activities include: Stargazing through the
library telescope Making 3D models of
constellations Using clay to
demonstrate scale of objects in our solar system
And more!
+Adult STEM Programming
Home Repair Series Basic Plumbing Basic Home Wiring Basic Dry Wall Basic Outdoor/Garden
Maintenance
Electronics Club
Robotics Club
+Geek Girl Camp: Philosophy
Week long day camp for girls in grades 3-5
Women in STEM inspiring young minds
Role Models
Science is fun and for everyone
Build confidence
Events throughout the year
+Geek Girl Camp: Activities
Bristlebots
Computer Programming
Marble Run
Trebuchet/Catapult Challenge
Oobleck Pool
3D Printing
Drone Simulation
Rocket Launch
+More Programs
Make Your Own Book
NOVA Making Stuff
Young Scientists
MOST Museum (OCPL)
Zoo to You (OCPL)
Summer Reading Program
Entrepreneur Camp
Jr. First Lego
First Tech Challenge
Music synthesizing
Past Future
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We ask of you….Reimagine your spaces, collections, services and programs to support STEM literacy.
+Questions?
Sue ConsidineFFL Executive [email protected]
Fayetteville Free LibraryWebsite: www.fflib.orgTwitter: @fayettevillelib
