Book Excerpts / Integrated STEM
by STEM by Design · Published December 16, 2024 · Last modified January 14, 2025
STEM is, first and foremost, a way of teaching that helps prepare students for learning and working in the real world. You will be engaging your students in science, technology, engineering, and math as they exist in everyday life – interwoven and integrated.
by STEM by Design · Published December 15, 2024 · Last modified December 18, 2024
Teachers need to consider some pragmatic issues when designing a solid STEM lesson, including basic information about your students, effective teaching practices, available resources, and more. Use these questions to help you anticipate and think through what’s ahead.
Book Excerpts / Realistic STEM Challenges
by STEM by Design · Published December 15, 2024 · Last modified January 15, 2025
Problem-solving is a central feature of STEM. But coming up with real-world engineering problems for kids to solve can be challenging in itself. Here are some ideas for places to explore for project ideas and a few tips to guide you in making the best selections.
Book Excerpts / Life Skills and STEM
by STEM by Design · Published December 13, 2024 · Last modified December 21, 2024
Today’s employers routinely say teamwork, collaboration, communication, and flexibility are essential skills. In STEM class, as they interact with peers, students practice these life skills in real time with immediate feedback and opportunities for reflection and growth.
Book Excerpts / Integrating Technology
by STEM by Design · Published December 12, 2024 · Last modified December 18, 2024
Let’s consider the main technology you will include in your STEM projects to be digital technology – primarily computers. So what are some ways you authentically integrate digital technology in your STEM projects? Here are six general categories to consider.
