By Janet Pinto, Chief Academic Officer & Chief Marketing Officer, Curriki
When selecting projects and activities to ignite the passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), the most effective methodologies include hands-on activities and projects and real-world scenarios.
One of Curriki’s content partners, Chevron, has brought together some of the best education programs focusing on improving instruction in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and on helping to provide the career and technical training that can lead to well‑paying jobs.
Test your athletic reflexes. Discover your heat signature. Analyze your golf swing. Become a TV sportscaster. At the STEM Zone, students, teachers, and parents learn hands-on about the science, technology, engineering, and math in sports.
The LinkEngineering website is an online community of educators interested in providing meaningful engineering experiences to PreK-12 students of all abilities. LinkEngineering is a community of educators working with PreK-12 students in classrooms or other settings.
FabLabs SCOPES-DFDigital fabrication has the potential to transform k-12 education. With the SCOPES-DF project, the Fab Foundation is bringing together fabbers, makers, and educators to deepen our understanding of the “what”, “how” and “why” of STEM disciplines. SCOPES-DF is the first project of its kind to specifically develop effective pathways and resources for using digital fabrication in STEM education. SCOPES-DF offers educators new models and methods for teaching. It offers students relevant, engaging, applied learning opportunities.
Engineer Girl provides access to role models, examples of engineering achievements and possibilities, along with advice on preparing for engineering careers. But more than that, we share stories about how engineering is essential to our lives and how an engineering career provides a unique opportunity to make a difference.
Dig into these incredible resources and your students won’t be able to resist the exhilaration of STEM.
Janet Pinto, Chief Academic Officer & Chief Marketing Officer, leads and manages all of Curriki’s content development, user experience, and academic direction. Learn more at Curriki.org.
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