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Summer STEAM at the Wentworth Public Library
Katie Polley Teen Librarian Dakota County Library, Wentworth Branch 199 Wentworth Ave E, West St Paul MN 55118
Because a public library is more than just books › To add a science/technology component to an already
successful programming format › To encourage play and exploration in a fun, low pressure
setting (i.e., not at school) › To practice social and group dynamic skills
Why STEAM at the Library?
Tinker Tuesdays Previous iteration of STEAM programming › Every other Tuesday, January – May 2018 › In the evening, 3 – 6pm › No planned activities, a “petting zoo” approach
How Did We Get Here?
The Facebook post that sparked the idea for Summer STEAM
How Did We Get Here?
June – August 2018 › Newspaper tent › Light leapfrog › Buoyancy › Paddle boat › Air Cannon › Hover craft › Hydroponic garden
2018 Summer STEAM
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› 7 programs › Approximately 50 participants › Less than $250 spent
2018 Breakdown
Final Numbers:
aka sometimes your heat gun unexpectedly sets things on fire › Always have a couple of Plan Bs prepared › Leave lots of time for set up and take down › Don’t overcomplicate things › Having fun is the most important!
2018 Lessons Learned
June – August 2019 › Helicopter and parachute › Rocket car › Bridge › Compass › Paper circuit map
2019 Planned Activities
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STEAM Lab for Kids
By Liz Lee Heinecke, published 2018
Resources
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Smithsonian Maker Lab
By Jack Challoner, published 2016
Resources
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Smithsonian Maker Lab: Outdoors By Jack Challoner, published 2018
Resources
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Smithsonian STEM Lab
By Jack Challoner, published 2019
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Websites Museum of Science + Industry Chicago Hands-on science Summer brain games
Paper Circuits Instructables Sparkfun Chibitronics
Resources
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Questions?
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Now it’s your turn!
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Thank you!
