10 Tips for Creating a Dynamic STEM Education Program
Are you ready to jump into STEM education, but feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? Check out these 10 tips for creating an awesome STEM education program. Let us help you simplify your entry into the world of STEM, while also ensuring a seamless integration of innovative and engaging learning experiences for your students.
Boosting Engagement and Learning: The Magic of Stem Choice Boards
Are you looking for innovative ways to boost engagement and promote active learning in your STEM classroom? Look further than STEM choice boards to encourage autonomy, spark curiosity, and motivate learning!
5 Tips for a Fantastic First Day of STEM Class
It’s that time… Summer is ending, and our brains are switching back to school mode. You may be wondering “What should I do on the first day of STEM?” Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. Here are five things to do on your first day of school (and beyond) that will help you get started […]
Creating Effective STEM Lesson Plans: Tips and Tricks
STEM education at its core is about applying science, technology, engineering and math skills and knowledge to solve problems. Therefore, the focus of STEM lesson plans should be on developing students’ problem-solving abilities. Therefore, STEM lesson plans usually consist of longer term projects where students are doing the majority of the work and teachers are […]
How to start a STEM program: 5 tips for your first weeks of school
The first few days of a new semester are always exciting, but they are also so important for creating the classroom culture and routines that will guide the rest of the school year. While some classroom procedures and routines can be used in any classroom, there are specific considerations for a STEM classroom. Whether you […]
Teaching Programming to Middle Schoolers
Coding is a very important skill for today’s students. Currently, computer science job openings outpace the number of qualified applicants, and as we move into the future, more and more industries will require employees to have some basic computer programming skills… But how exactly do you go about teaching programming to middle schoolers? It seems […]
A common problem of STEM students
Fear of failing and not having the right answer is a common problem of STEM students. Especially if your class is their first STEM experience. In most other courses, students are expected to have the “right” answer. If they are paying attention and working hard, they should be able to get a “good” grade on […]
How to use STEM movies in your classroom
Everyone loves a great movie day! However, if it’s not planned right, students disengage and play around. Then you lose out on a period of instruction and feel stressed while managing student behavior. You can avoid these problems and set up STEM movies for success in your classroom by following the tips below! 7 tips […]
9 Must-Have STEM supplies
Over the course of my 15 years in STEM education, I’ve created a list of STEM supplies (that aren’t really STEM supplies) that I keep on my back-to-school shopping list to help the day-to-day run smoother. Check out the list below! Looking for a FREE guide to STEM supplies? Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. […]
Using rubrics for assessment in STEM education
What does success in STEM look like? Assessment in STEM education was one of my biggest challenges when I switched from teaching middle school science to STEM. At its core, STEM class is about teaching students to solve problems. The specific topics and projects can vary widely. However, whether students are learning about civil engineering, […]