STEM ORIENTATION
By: Librarian Ms. Duff
WHAT IS STEM?
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STEM is an acronym for:
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Science:
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Technology:
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The branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of
technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the
environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering,
applied science, and pure science.
Engineering:
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A branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts, principles, or
truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general
laws.
The art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure
sciences, as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines,
bridges, buildings, mines, ships, and chemical plants.
Mathematics:
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The systematic treatment of magnitude, relationships between figures
and forms, and relations between quantities expressed symbolically.
HOW DOES THE LIBRARY SUPPORT STEM?
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Print Sources:
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Books (1,777 STEM books)
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OPAC*
Magazines
 Newspapers
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Computers:
School Website*
 Internet
 LAUSD Digital Library*
 Ripple Effects for Teens program
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Visuals:
STEM Display in Library
 STEM Posters in Halls and Classrooms
 Media (Coming Soon)
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STEM BOOKS
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STEM Sections in Non-Fiction Isles
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Science:
Social Sciences = 300 (Isle 1)
 Science
= 500 (Isle 1 & 2)
 Applied Science = 600 (Isle 2)
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Technology:
Computer Books = 000 (Isle 1)
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= 600 (Isle 2)
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Engineering
= 600 (Isle 2)
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Mathematics
= 500 (Isle 1 & 2)
STEM VISUAL SEARCH IN OPAC
VISUAL SEARCH: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
SEARCH RESULTS
STEM MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPERS
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Current Science
E: Environmental Magazine
Kids Discover
National Geographic
Odyssey (Science Magazine for young adventurers)
Outdoor Life
Young Money
Newsweek
Time
U.S. News & World Report
LA Youth (Newspaper)
LA Times (Newspaper)
STEM ON THE INTERNET
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YOKA Website:
 http://www.lausd.net/Young_Oak_Kim_Academy/YOKA/Home.
html
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Student Page:
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http://www.lausd.net/Young_Oak_Kim_Academy/YO
KA/Students.html
Visit the teacher-approved links!
LAUSD Student Email Accounts:
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Students who turned in their signed AUP form will
get an LAUSD email account to communicate with
your teachers and classmates.
YOKA WEBSITE
STUDENT PAGE
INTERNET SEARCHES
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When looking at websites on the internet, further
evaluate the sites based on the URL ending:
 .com
= commercial site (business)
 .edu
= school or university site
 .gov
= U.S. government site
 .museum
= museum
 .net
= networked service provider
 .org
= organization, often non-profit
STEM IN THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
(HANDOUT AVAILABLE FOR TEACHERS)
DIGITAL LIBRARY: SCIENCES
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The best choices for STEM are:
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EBSCO:
Science Resources
 Science Reference Center
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*Facts on File:
Science Online
 Health Reference
 Math Curriculum Resource Center
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Gale Cengage:
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Science Resource Center
STEM VISUALS
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STEM Posters
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Posters in Main Entry of School
STEM Display Rotating Shelf
 STEM
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STEM Pet
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Books of Interest
Fish: “Betta Swan” / Ms. Duff
Snake: “Name?” / Mr. Lombardi
STEM Audio/Visuals
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Order Coming Soon:
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DVDs, CDs, Audio Books!
STEM ASSIGNMENT
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Choose a Partner
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Go to Firefox: OPAC
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Go to “Visual Search”
Select “Science & Technology”
Pick any Category
Select one STEM book and write down the call #
Find the book on the shelf. Leave it there!
Safari: Digital Library
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Sit at one computer
Select “Facts on File”
Click on “Today’s Science”
Click on “Science in the Headlines”
Select any article. Read it!
In your notes, write a summary of what the article is about.
Show Ms. Duff your Complete Notes
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Get a sticker!