STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. It is an interdisciplinary approach that helps students succeed in college and in their future careers. The focus of a STEM education is hands-on, problem-based learning. STEAM adds the Arts.
National STEM/STEAM Day celebrates curiosity, creativity, and safe hands-on learning—empowering every student, especially girls, to explore and thrive in STEM.
From chemical safety to humidity control, this step-by-step guide covers everything you need to safely close down a science or STEAM classroom for the summer.
When students actively work through a challenging problem or idea, they see that learning is a process and that success doesn’t always come on the first try.