Here are some resources we use as stimulus for our Zoo STEM Teach PD – take a look and see how you might use them in your classroom setting?
Please note that we only recommend picture books and resources that we use in our teaching and as part of the Zoo STEM Teach approach. All opinions expressed about these resources are our own. We use affiliate links and you’re helping our project create innovative teaching and learning when you use them! Thanks!
Picture Books
Picture books are well documented as a tool to increase engagement and access to STEM thinking and working (Russo and Russo 2018).
What people are saying...
"From my experience from the Zoo, I was able to develop my understanding on how mathematics surrounds us in everyday life and how mathematics can be fun, engaging and stimulating. In addition to this, the Zoo experience provided me with more information on how STEM knowledge is facilitated through the exploration of animals, enclosures and ecosystems."
Third Year Pre-service Teacher
"In experiencing the zoo from a student and teacher perspective, I engaged with all of the non-obvious math connections there are. It was engaging to view how these resources could be turned into effective STEM activities, and why this way of learning benefits student engagement and leadership."