Walk into any thriving industry today, whether it’s healthcare, agriculture, engineering, or entertainment, and you’ll find STEM skills at the core. Science, technology, engineering, and math […]

KEY POINTS Research and list your options. Get advice online and from other educators. Carefully consider which company you want to buy from. The incorporation of […]

KEY POINTS Encourage questions. Use hands-on, project-based learning as a primary tool for instruction. Bring technology into the STEM classroom. From coding to engineering to biology, […]

KEY POINTS Consider project ideas for both male and female students. Invite women in the STEM fields to speak with your class. Highlight STEM activities for […]

Engage: Cultivate student interest. Explore: Allow students to investigate and make connections. Explain: Teach and guide students through lesson content. Engineer: Give students the chance to […]

KEY POINTS  Provide context to STEM lesions via career connections. Invite guest speakers to visit your class. Implement career showcase projects. The knowledge and skills that […]

KEY POINTS  Make lesson content more fun and memorable. Encourage collaboration. Spark innovation and creativity. The process of note-taking is meant to help students absorb, retain, […]

KEY POINTS Introduce computer programming with block coding. Conduct classroom activities that build coding skills. Highlight the importance of coding skills. As advanced technology becomes more […]

KEY POINTS Engage students with user-centered and ethics-centered discussion. Discuss real-world ethical and unethical design. Learn from past errors. The students of today will be the […]

KEY POINTS Identify field trip destinations in your area. Explore options with guest speakers. Look online for virtual field trip resources. Field trips can play an […]

KEY POINTS Start with multi-use technology. Explore your low-tech options. Seek out recyclable materials and resources. With so many opportunities available for creating a makerspace in […]

KEY POINTS Invite STEM professionals to serve as guest speakers. Develop a library makerspace. Use professional development for a knowledgeable staff. In recent years, the importance […]

KEY POINTS Encourage teamwork via project-based learning. Embrace failure and encourage learning from mistakes. Give students time to create together. Effective teamwork is one of the […]

KEY POINTS Apply problem-solving techniques to non-STEM subjects. Bring technology into any classroom. Focus on teamwork and hands-on learning. Studying the STEM fields is vital for […]

KEY POINTS Use a variety of question types in your tests. Make test content relevant and meaningful. Don’t dwell on the specifics. Although a large portion […]

KEY POINTS Identify and apply STEM solutions to community problems Host discussions with your students Use the Engineering Design Process as a guide By their nature, […]

Ask: Define the problem. Imagine: Brainstorm possible solutions to the problem. Plan: Choose a solution and prepare to execute it. Create: Build prototypes and develop your […]

KEY POINTS Develop a question or problem to serve as the focus of your project Narrow the scope of the project Seek feedback and improve your […]

KEY POINTS Encourage active note-taking using sketchnotes. Poll students to keep them engaged. Incorporate interactive activities into the classroom. Ensuring that students remain focused and engaged […]

KEY POINTS Share ideas and projects between STEM classrooms. Use social media as a student tool for research. Share classroom projects with your community. Social media […]

KEY POINTS Find the right videos to fit your lessons. Encourage discussion before, during, and after the video. Direct students to take notes. Many STEM concepts […]

KEY POINTS Keep at-home assignments engaging. Test students on what they have learned. Create relevant hands-on activities. A flipped learning environment is exactly what it sounds […]

KEY POINTS Connect 3D printing to real-world problems. Use visual applications to teach math. Spark student creativity. As 3D printing becomes increasingly prominent in both classroom […]

KEY POINTS Know the importance of STEM professional development. Stay up-to-date with popular STEM organizations. Collaborate and communicate with other STEM educators. Cultivating the best environment […]

KEY POINTS Address concepts through student inquiry. Stress the importance of the scientific method. Immerse students in modern science topics and careers. There are few things […]

KEY POINTS Initiate discussions about responsible digital citizenship. Be a role model for your students. Create classroom opportunities to practice digital citizenship. In the modern world, […]

KEY POINTS Focus on real-world applications of math concepts. Keep it interesting – not memorization-driven. Offer several techniques for approaching difficult concepts. Encourage teamwork among students. […]

KEY POINTS Create opportunities for collaboration. Allow students to explore new topics. Prevent students from falling behind. Sometimes complex STEM concepts can be rather intimidating for […]

KEY POINTS Find funding for your program. Design your program to fit your school’s needs and budget. Plan hands-on activities that encourage creativity. Advertise your program […]

KEY POINTS Adapt classroom material. Make meaningful and fun activities. Get creative with technology. When students spend the summer disconnected from the classroom, they can often […]

KEY POINTS Determine the space’s purpose and goals. Find the perfect spot and design. Buy needed materials. Begin implementing your makerspace. Incorporating STEM into the classroom […]

KEY POINTS Make the safety rules clear. Keep things organized. Know emergency procedures for technology malfunctions. Makerspaces are places where creativity and innovation thrive. They should […]

KEY POINTS Label all bins and group similar items together. Keep tools used most often easily accessible. Plan lesson materials in advance. Space and organization are […]

KEY POINTS Make it fun, engaging, and hands-on. Involve the community. Provide professional development opportunities for library staff and educators. The number of STEM careers is […]

KEY POINTS Use fun extracurricular STEM opportunities to engage and educate the public. Invest in free resources to expand access to the community. Encourage collaboration among […]

KEY POINTS Create a makerspace. Invest in digital devices and digital content. Turn your library into an effective research hub. As technology becomes more prevalent in […]

KEY POINTS Know the real-world applications of robots. Understand why robots are ideal tools for teaching coding and computer science. Find the right robot for your […]

KEY POINTS Develop a question to build a project around. Narrow the scope of the project. Build on what’s out there. Leave room for student creativity. […]