We will showcase how SAM Labs has been used as an effective tool to integrate STEAM and coding into core subject areas. We believe in physical coding, problem solving, computational thinking and coding do not only belong in a makerspace but indeed in any classroom. we will talk about how they successfully achieved this with their students (and teachers!) and share how others can as well. Our attendees need to be curious about how to do more with STEAM and NGSS implementation, but do not need any technical background! By the end of the session, they will have a deep understanding of how and why these concepts are important, and will also have learned some basic programming principles through hands-on experience. We will provide a condensed version of one of our lesson plans as an example of classroom integration. These are all aligned to CSTA, NGSS and Common Core standards! The curriculum will be launched on a subscription basis in March on top of our free resources.

• Instructor — Rob Van Nood
• Grades — Elementary School
• Experience Level — Beginner
• Area — Physical Computing
• Session Type — Hands-on

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Course Instructor/s:

Rob Van Nood

For the past 20 years I have been passionate about creating spaces and experiences where kids can explore and pursue their questions, interests and passions. I have taught in public, charter and independent schools and have worked with kids pre-school to 12th grade. Currently I am supporting teachers, administrators and students at Catlin Gabel School […]

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