What is STEM?

This board contains pins with links to articles on what STEM education or learning is as curated by Jewel Pastor of Jewel's School Gems. It also contains blog posts from my own website and other websites that feature lesson plans, videos, ideas, projects, and products on fun STEM activities for kids in the elementary classroom. It is my hope that this board will be a great resource for teachers who love to pass on their passion for STEM to the children under their care.
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What Is STEM?
WHAT IS STEM? The Best STEM Explanations from 8 Pioneering Professionals by Jewel's School Gems | This is a blog post about what STEM is. It’s about what it means to STEM educators who have dedicated much of their time in designing and creating meaningful resources, such as fun STEM activities for kids in the elementary classroom. It’s about answering this question: What is STEM? So teachers who are new to STEM or are clueless about it will gain a better understanding. #whatisstem
STEM: NOT JUST ANOTHER CRAFTIVITY
STEM: NOT JUST ANOTHER CRAFTIVITY by Jewel’s School Gems | Are you comfortable with STEM? Do you feel excited when implementing STEM lessons or does it feel like one more thing has been added to your plate? Worse yet, are you certain that your STEM activity is not just another craftivity? What will you need to ensure you are implementing a fun STEM activity for kids and not just another craft project? #stem #stemactivity
STEM Check: True STEM? Flawed STEM? - TeacherGeek
Can you tell a flawed STEM project from a true STEM project? Use this handy checklist as a reference. Start-to-finish instructions...
FUN TEAM BUILDING STEM TIPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS IN THE CLASSROOM
Have your experiences with STEM team challenges been less than inspiring? Or maybe you have been reluctant to even give them a try? You are not alone. So, what’s a teacher to do? Well, you could sigh and shake your head and wonder how many days till summer break. Or, you can dig in your heels and get ready to take the actionable steps below and improve team building in your STEM classroom. #stem #teambuilding
The 6 W's for STEM
The 6 W's for STEM | Simply STEAM STEM activities and challenges elementary for kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grades. Encourage team building, engineering; learn how to create easy lesson plans that integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Have fun with simple STEM activities. #STEM #STEAM #STEMChallenges #STEAMChallenges
10 STEM Supplies that you ALREADY HAVE in Your Classroom - STEM Activities for Kids
Stop running to Walmart and Target for STEM Supplies! You migh be surprised by these 10 STEM Supplies that you Already Have in Your Classroom
Top 5 STEM Challenge Materials You Need
Must-have materials for any STEM challenge! Find out which other items may be useful for you, too, and download the shopping list to keep on hand when you run to your favorite dollar store, craft store, or Target! | Meredith Anderson - Momgineer
STEM Myths - STEM Learning
5 STEM MYTHS EVERYBODY REALLY SHOULD IGNORE AND WHY by Jewel's School Gems | t’s such a shame that so many educators are missing out on how wonderful STEM/STEAM is for engaging learners of all ages because of numerous STEM myths that have been around for some time now. To hopefully encourage and empower you to try (or continue) STEM in your classroom, here are 5 of numerous STEM myths that I would like to help clear up for you. #stem
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Ways to Get STEM Supplies
THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE FOR THE CLUELESS STEM TEACHER: 3 Super Simple Frugal Ways to Get STEM Supplies by Jewel's School Gems | Setting up a STEM classroom from scratch is hard! But it doesn’t have to be hard for you! I’m excited to reveal to you everything I learned along the way! Today, I’m sharing with you three super simple steps to collect tons of STEM supplies with little or no money. #stemsupplies #stem
10 Must-Have STEM Materials for Your Classroom