STEM Advocate

Explore 10 great curriculum resources for K-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) classrooms.

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)

In today's Tutorial Tuesday, learn how to search for CK-12 STEM content and download math and science concepts to your devices.

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)

"Knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math STEM_ canbe a key to a successful future. Here's why a STEM education matters and how you can inspire students to pursue STEM careers.

80 % of the fastest growing occupations in the United States depend on mastery of mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills, but students are not currently equipped to satisfy this growing need." 

Via Beth Dichter

The National STEM Centre in York is building the largest collections of resources for teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in the UK.

Via John Dalziel

"The statistics surrounding STEM education and jobs in the US are rather staggering to me. The latest that I’ve read indicate that US students are still trailing WAY behind other nations in Science and Math education (US ranks 47th in Math and Science education quality, and 78% of high school graduates don’t meet the standard levels for at least one entry level STEM class). To top it off, there’s a pretty strong gender divide in the STEM subjects: Many fewer girls are interested in even studying these subjects, and they don’t feel at all confident about their skills."

Via Beth Dichter

Via Shelley Alingas

"Host Melissa Harris-Perry was joined by an all-female panel on Saturday to discuss S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and its relationship to girls in our country. They addressed how important each of the S.T.E.M. fields are in promoting self-esteem and nourishing potential, as well as in eliminating negative stereotypes for women. First lady Michelle Obama spoke about this topic during a speech in 2011: 'Young people, particularly our girls, need to understand that doctors and scientists are something that anyone can become, no matter how much money your family has, no matter where you come from, or whether you are a man or a woman–and that message is more important than ever in today’s world.' A major deterrent for females is the existing stereotype that girls are not as good at math as boys. Corbett noted a study from Stanford University: 'Among the girls and boys with the same mathematical achievement in test scores and grades, the girls assess themselves lower.'" | via MSNBC

Via Todd Reimer