Adapting STEM Lessons / More STEM Resources
by STEM by Design · Published December 16, 2024 · Last modified January 11, 2025
You’ve located a possible STEM lesson, but how can you be sure it’s of good quality? First and foremost the lessons need to be shaped by STEM principles and criteria. Check out Anne Jolly’s specifications and see how she analyzes potential teaching material.
More STEM Resources / Teen Inventors
by STEM by Design · Published December 15, 2024 · Last modified January 14, 2025
We can spark student interest in STEM studies and careers with stories of middle school-aged inventors who gained the world’s attention by solving a real problem. STEM author and curriculum expert Anne Jolly tells the story of eight such kids.
Creativity is crucial when it comes to STEM education. According to the Future of Jobs report, creativity is one of the three top “must-have” skills in our workforce and society. Fostering creativity should be a natural part of your STEM projects.
If your STEM projects need an occasional boost or produce exceptional results, give your students a chance to take their final prototypes beyond a conceptual level. Imagine your students thinking: Can our design really be produced and used – even if we can make only a few?
10 STEM Criteria / More STEM Resources
by STEM by Design · Published December 14, 2024 · Last modified December 20, 2024
Good science, math and technology programs can have many different “looks,” but if we’re going to call a program “STEM” these 10 STEM criteria should be at the center. First and foremost, authentic STEM programs incorporate the engineering design process.
More STEM Resources / STEM Students
by STEM by Design · Published December 14, 2024 · Last modified December 20, 2024
Why is everyone talking about the importance of STEM for today’s students? Author and STEM curriculum designer Anne Jolly offers seven compelling reasons for STEM studies, as we think about what it means to live and prosper in the 21st century.
Engineering Interest / More STEM Resources
by Anne Jolly · Published December 10, 2024 · Last modified December 18, 2024
Do you ever talk to students about STEM careers in engineering? We really can’t expect them to appreciate the many interesting opportunities without some awareness raising. Anne Jolly has put together a 3-minute student awareness survey that can help.
