STEM/STEAM

STEM-Based PBL Projects at a Glance

STEM and project-based learning (PBL) are closely connected. In fact, well-implemented STEM projects generally require a PBL approach. That leads to this question from teachers, "If I’

How Consistent Collaboration Among Teachers Fosters Effective STEM-Based Instruction

A STEM education consultant explains how consistent collaboration among teachers can foster effective STEM-based PBL instruction. I entered the teaching profession directly from working in a virology lab.

The Path to a STEM Job Starts in Elementary School

By Dr. Genevra Walters - Scholastic EDU Pulse The Path to a STEM Job Starts in Elementary School A forward-thinking superintendent details how she transformed her general ed

Building STEM Competencies Through Project-Based Learning

Learn how PBL can bring about rigorous and engaging teaching needed to build students' future-ready competencies. Teaching STEM? What do you want your students to know and

How Prosper ISD uses Defined Learning to help students deepen understanding of career pathways.

Imagine if a district had a chance to build their schools from the ground up knowing what they do today about how to create an environment that optimizes

Using PBL to Incorporate Multiple Subjects into Writing Courses

Learn how 5th-grade teacher Brooke Pritt from Augusta County Public Schools, VA utilized Defined Learning in her classroom to save time and incorporate science, technology, and research skills

5 Elements of a Successful STEM Initiative

Working with a number of school systems around the country, I have witnessed a number of commonalities that lead to successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning

Kid’s Curiosity: The Engine that Drives STEM Learning

I loved watching the science mystery sleuths in the series, “Mythbusters.” This mystery-solving TV series stirred my curiosity. And it stimulated the curiosity of many of my science

Preparing Students to Thrive in a Modern Workforce

A middle school English teacher explains how she incorporates STEM skills like problem-solving, formulas, and tech into her word-filled classroom. With report after report touting the American economy’

Tips on Making Every Day Pi Day in the Classroom

In just a few days, on March 14, I will join with my friends, colleagues, and millions of others around the globe to celebrate Pi Day. For the

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