STEM
Engage students with this successful approach to integrated studies that combines science, technology, engineering, and math.
Bringing Math and Physics to Life With a Model Car Derby
Giving students a design challenge—and a compelling reason to delve into complex engineering—makes them more engaged, motivated, and committed to deepening their own understanding.4473Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math
Students ‘don’t need an answer, they need help with the process,’ and combining ChatGPT with Wolfram Alpha is one way to guide them through it.PBL That Fosters Empathy and Community
Project-based learning can cultivate collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking across the grades.534Are We Teaching the Math Kids Need?
Every child possesses vast mathematics potential, says Jo Boaler, Stanford University mathematics professor and best-selling author—but for them to access it, we need to rethink how we teach math.10.8kIntegrating Intellectual Property Into the STEM Curriculum
These engaging activities can teach students in grades three through five about patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets.2256 Ways to Merge Literacy With Mathematics
When teachers find creative ways to integrate reading and writing with math curricula, it humanizes the subject matter and allows kids to process unfamiliar material linguistically.1.4kKeeping Girls in STEM: 3 Barriers, 3 Solutions
Stereotypes and cultural norms dampen girls’ interest in STEM, but educators can counter the disparities with small changes to their practice.10.2k12 Inspiring STEM Books for Girls
Science, technology, engineering, and math are more important than ever, so we’ve put together a list of books to encourage girls to persevere in these subjects.10.8kAn Arts-Integrated Approach to Teaching Engineering
Incorporating the arts into STEM education helps foster students’ creativity, cognitive development, and content knowledge.2265The Best (Free) Posters of STEM Women
Our periodically updated list of beautiful, free posters—along with a few good reasons why you should display them in your classroom.6.9kFostering Inclusion With a Student-Designed Sensory Path
When kids collaborated on making a sensory path for their school, what started as an occupational therapy zone became a welcoming, playful space that benefited all students.2.4kSTEM Readings in the English Classroom
To create interdisciplinary connections and help high school students prepare for the future, English teachers can incorporate thought-provoking STEM texts.438How to Ease Math Anxiety in the Classroom
To encourage kids to reach their fullest potential in math, consider adopting these four mindsets that help every student to thrive.2.9kHarnessing the Educational Potential of TikTok in Science Classes
For many science teachers, TikTok serves as a useful library of inspiration for in-class discussions, experiments, and student inquiry.320Building Critical Thinkers by Combining STEM With History
By asking students to explore the history of scientific discoveries, we get them to view their world with more wonder—and more skepticism—and condition their minds to think about causes and effects.3.6k