STEM
Engage students with this successful approach to integrated studies that combines science, technology, engineering, and math.
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Middle School
Having students design their own brands, logos, and podcasts gives them the opportunity to develop problem-solving and creativity skills.187Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.9 Ways to Teach Spatial Thinking Across the Curriculum
Strong spatial skills are critical for everyday tasks and across many careers—they also strengthen students’ math performance.220Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using a Learning Map to Build Exemplary PBL Units
By developing—and revisiting—an instructional roadmap that connects standards, activities, and skill development, these teachers put students on a path toward mastery.Are 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.10.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.9 Teacher-Tested Apps to Enhance Math Instruction
From interactive calculators to skill-building games, these digital tools can help make math more accessible and engaging for students.4 Ways to Connect Elementary Math to Everyday Life
By setting up playful activities built around creativity and real-world relevance, elementary teachers can bring math to life in a whole new way.Keeping 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.10.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Shifting Your Approach to Teaching Math Word Problems
These strategies help teachers focus on building students’ language comprehension skills during math lessons.12 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.10.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.8 Hands-On STEAM Projects Your Students Will Enjoy
Elementary students learn to tackle real-world problems and develop their creativity and critical thinking skills through these activities.How Accessible Tech Can Promote Empathy and Collaboration
A middle school design and technology teacher breaks down a three-project unit that nicely overlaps with STEAM content.320Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The 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.6.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Why Science Class Is the Perfect Place to Build Language Fluency
From word walls to peer presentations, these classroom strategies help students thrive as scientists and English learners.463Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Low-Cost, High-Interest Elementary STEM Activities
Teachers can build an engaging STEM program on a limited budget by going slowly and adding one activity at a time—which also gives them time to learn.394Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Integrating STEM Across the Curriculum
Equipping students with transferrable skills such as innovative thinking and problem-solving can have a powerful effect on learning.189Your content has been saved!
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