STEM/STEAM

Spring Into STEM Learning

A group of students gathers outside in a large grassy area. Their teacher is giving directions and assigning students to teams; launch team, diagnostic team, retrieval team, and

3 Tips on Connecting Social Studies and STEM

Just because the "s" in STEM does not stand for "social studies" does not mean that social studies does not have a place. Economic,

Why STEM Subjects Are More Important Now Than Ever

Increasing globalization and digitization in the modern world have caused a higher demand for skilled workers in STEM jobs and careers. At a time when cryptocurrencies are turning

STEM, Maker Spaces, and Engaged Students

By Anne Jolly Recharge your Students It’s February, and I’ll bet students are bouncing into your classroom and chomping at the bit to jump into their

How to Create an Engaging Lesson that Infuses Literacy and STEM

Two elementary school teachers explain how they infused literacy and STEM to create an engaging lesson that improved their students' problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Last year, Lake

STEM and STEAM – What’s the Difference?

By Anne Jolly You already know what the acronym, STEM, stands for – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Add an “A” for arts, and the acronym becomes STEAM. At

Teaching STEM: The Dilemma

I remember a haunting conversation with a 7th-grade science teacher – I’ll call her Sara. Actually, I guess Sara was the one who was haunted – haunted by the