STEM is for Everyone

She may be the granddaughter, niece, and daughter of a math teacher and the twin sister of a math/science-oriented brother, but Jennifer Donais, K-8 STEM Coach at Amesbury Public Schools in Amesbury, Massachusetts did not consider herself a “STEM […]

4 Reasons PBL Leads to Deep Math Understanding & Drives Achievement

If you’re an educator and you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve undoubtedly seen articles about NAEP test scores that were released this week. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is given to fourth and […]

5 Ways to Open Pathways to Imagination and Creativity

Could you imagine a world where each and every one of us uses our talents and resources to nurture the potential that simmers within? Could we work toward developing an in-depth understanding of our unique talents that are awaiting to be […]

Keeping Girls in STEM: 5 Engaging Math Projects

Now that students are back in the school routine, it is the perfect time to ramp up the energy in your classroom with PBL. October 11^th is International Day of the Girl Child and it provides a good opportunity to make sure your female students are […]

Defined Announces Computer Science Curriculum Solution for K-12 Schools

Defined launches new computer science curriculum resources to create opportunities and expand career pathways for all students.

CHICAGO, IL (Tuesday, July 20, 2022) — Defined, the leading online provider of project-based learning (PBL) curricula […]

PBL Puts the FUN in FUNdamentals!

As you are winding down your school year, it is a great time to think about ways to end the year with exciting and engaging learning for all your students. Deep learning has become a buzzphrase in many school districts and is really not a new type […]

6 STEM Learning Resources for Spring

Spring presents a great time to explore new ideas or try some new tools, especially as we look to boost student engagement with the content and keep up the momentum. As we start to wind down this school year, we have plenty of time to explore new […]

Empowerment is the “E” in STEM

The acronym “STEM” has been a problem for educators for many reasons. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math led to exclusion of core content like history and literacy, and teachers in many schools placed the responsibility for developing these […]

How to Help Students Select Meaningful Projects

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once [they] grow up.”

- Pablo Picasso

Each child is gifted. Each child is an artist. Period. How do we help them understand their gifts, listen to their inner artist so that they […]

3 Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Your Classroom

Creativity is crucial when it comes to education. According to the Future of Jobs report, creativity is one of the three top “must-have” skills in our workforce and society. Since creativity is crucial for learning, fostering creativity should be a […]