“STEM is so much more than Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math” ~Shannon Lotz
Upper Merion Area School District has made tremendous strides to integrate STEM in their K-12 learning sequence. Dr. Sean Gardiner and Ms. Shannon Lotz join the OPL team to discuss STEM education, what it can look like in Kindergarten and elementary environments, and how starting with Language Arts was the key to STEM success at Roberts Elementary School.
The Text Behind the Story
All you need to make the shift to STEM a reality!
This resource makes the process of shifting to a comprehensive, integrated STEM school or district within reach! Invaluable case studies featuring STEM pioneers model how successful, STEM-centered learning takes place. You’ll find process-specific best practices and strategies to help you:
- Understand, create, and lead the STEM change process
- Prepare the school community for STEM
- Integrate 21st Century Skills, the arts, and humanities
Includes step-by-step checklists and visual mapping guides. Use this groundbreaking resource to systematically implement STEM instruction that prepares students for the global economy!
