Did you know you have the power and the materials at your fingertips to facilitate the actual brain growth of students?
This book is a practical resource to engage K-6 students with STEAM content through their five senses: seeing, listening, touch/movement, smell and taste. It combines historical research, practical suggestions, and current practices on the stages of cognitive development and the brain’s physical response to emotion and novelty; to help you learn ways to transform ordinary lesson plans into novel and exciting opportunities for students to learn through instruction, exploration, inquiry, and discovery.
In addition to providing examples of sensory-rich unit plans, the authors take you through the step-by-step process on how to plan a thematic unit and break it down into daily seamless lesson plans that integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
With 25 themed STEAM unit plans and activities based on national standards, up-to-date research on brain science, and real classroom experience, this book shows multiple ways to develop and deliver active multisensory activities and wow your students with sights and sounds as soon as they come through the door of your classroom.
Author(s): Kerry P. Holmes, Jerilou J. Moore, Stacy V. Holmes
Publisher: Routledge/Eye on Education
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 280
City: New York
Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Figures
Acknowledgments
Author Biographies
Introduction
Part I. The Role of the Senses in Teaching and Learning
Chapter 1: The Brain and Sensory Learning
Chapter 2: Emotion and Serial Position Effect on Learning: Multisensory Sets and Closures
Chapter 3: The Role of the Five Senses in Vocabulary Building
Chapter 4: Thematic Planning for Teaching and Learning through the Senses
Part II. Planning Sensory-Rich STEAM Unit Plans
Chapter 5: Rabbits and Hares
Chapter 6: The Water Cycle
Chapter 7: Nutrition and Health
Chapter 8: Continental and Oceanic Landforms
Chapter 9: Astronomy and Seasons
Chapter 10: Problems and Pitfalls Planning Multisensory STEAM Unit Plans
Part I: The Role of the Senses in Teaching and Learning
Chapter 1: The Brain and Sensory Learning
Introduction
Rat and Human Brains
How Sensory Experiences Affect the Brain
Inside a Child's Head
Putting It All Together
Information Processed Through Each of the Five Senses
Schema Theory
Ways to Maximize Sensory Input
Visual Learning
Make a Monster Theme Graphic Organizer
Auditory Learning
Tactile/Kinesthetic Learning
Touch
Movement
Smell
Taste
Multisensory Experiences
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Emotion and Serial Position Effects on Learning: Multisensory Sets and Closures
Introduction
The Wow Effect!
Early Research on the Serial Effect on Learning
Examples of Sets
The Classroom Environment
Boxes and Bags
Sounds
Music
Examples of Closures
In School
Out of School
Ways to Collect Materials
Ways to Store Materials
Conclusion
References
Children's Books
Chapter 3: The Role of the Five Senses in Vocabulary Building
Introduction
Essential Information About Vocabulary Instruction
Preparation for Vocabulary Instruction
Ways to Teach Vocabulary Through the Five Senses
Visual Experiences
Look It Up
View the Real World
Make a Prediction
Break the Code
Build a Word
Make Two Words Into One
Make a Book of Compound Words
Create a Table Display
Auditory Experiences
Listen for the Word
Identify an Onomatopoeia
Enjoy the Drama
Wake Up the Daydreamers
Listen to the Sound
Share Your Words
Make Your Own Tongue Twisters
Tactile-Kinesthetic Experiences
Explore by Touch
Act Like a Rabbit
Chase Your Shadow
Name That Artifact
Act Out!
Describe the Attributes
Play Word Basketball
Toss the Ball at the Word Wall
Smell Experiences
Identify the Cotton Ball Smell
Connect Two Smells (Adapted From Graves (2009))
Go on a Smell Walk
Describe That Smell
Smell the Food You Eat
Taste Experiences
Use Your Words
Use Your Tongue
Taste the Food You Should Eat
Act It Out
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Thematic Planning for Teaching and Learning through the Senses
Introduction
The Importance of Sensory Materials on Cognitive Development: An Historical Overview
National and State Standards
Science
Science and Engineering Practices
Technology
Art
Mathematics
Nine-Step Thematic Unit Plans for STEAM Learning
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Set, Procedures, Closure
Set
Procedures
Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Conclusion
References
Part II: Planning Sensory-Rich STEAM Unit Plans
Chapter 5: Rabbits and Hares
Introduction
Science Unit Plan > Biology and Physics
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Technology Unit Plan > Keywords, Searches, Graphs, and Spreadsheets
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Representations
Visuals
Written
Oral and Aural
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Engineering Unit Plan > Mechanical Engineering
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Art Unit Plan > Visual, Music, and Drama
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visuals
Written Descriptions
Oral and Aural
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Mathematics Unit Plan > Measurement, Data, and Statistics
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real -World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Chapter 6: The Water Cycle
Introduction
Science Unit Plan > Chemistry and Physics
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Technology Unit Plan > Computer Operations, Searches, QR Codes, and Game Templates
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Visual
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Directions for QR Log Sheets
Directions for Game Templates
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Engineering Unit Plan > Civil Engineering
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visual
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Art Unit Plan > Visual Art and Drama
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visuals
Written
Oral and Aural
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Mathematics Unit Plan > Measurement, Data, and Statistics
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Visual
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Chapter 7: Nutrition and Health
Introduction
Science Unit Plan > Biology and Chemistry
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Technology Unit Plan > Search, Keywords, Avatar
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Engineering Unit Plan > Chemical Engineering
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Art Unit Plan > The Visual Arts
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Mathematics Unit Plan > Fractions, Percent, and Decimals
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Chapter 8: Continental and Oceanic Landforms
Introduction
Science Unit Plan > Geology
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Technology Unit Plan > Search, Keywords, PowerPoint, Book, and Puzzle Making
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, and Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Directions for Making a Mini-Book Using PowerPoint
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Engineering Unit Plan > Civil Engineering
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Representations
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Art Unit Plan > Visual Arts
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Mathematics Unit Plan > Geometry
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Chapter 9: Astronomy and Seasons
Introduction
Science Unit Plan > Physics
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Representations
Visuals
Written
Oral and Aural
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Technology Unit Plan > Keywords, Word Documents, and Digital Pictures
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Visual
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Directions for Making a Trifold Brochure Using Microsoft Word
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Engineering Unit Plan > Electrical Engineering
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Representations
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Art Unit Plan > Music and Dance/Movement
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Real-World Artifacts
Representations
Visuals
Written
Oral and Aural
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Boom Chicka Boom Summer Songs
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Mathematics Unit Plan > Rates
Become an Expert
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary
Materials and Resources
Real-World Experiences
Visuals
Written
Set, Procedures, Closure
Sample Set
Procedures
Sample Closure
Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Examples
Let Students Show Off Their Learning
If-Only Statements
I-Can Statements
Summative Examples
Extend Learning
Sensory Checklist
Online References
Chapter 10: Problems and Pitfalls Planning Multisensory STEAM Unit Plans
Introduction
First Steps
Online Reference
Index
