Zoom is a wonderful application that allows you to converse with people all around the world. During the pandemic, Zoom has brought people together in more ways than one. If you are a teacher, there is a method of breaking the virtual Zoom classroom into smaller groups for more intimate discussions. Photo by Iyus Sugiharto […]
Teaching Strategies & Resources
Failing Forward: Implementing the Growth Mindset in College Classrooms
Not-So-Humble Beginnings In high school, I was the valedictorian of my class. I will admit I reveled in the title quite a bit, given I never studied very hard. I was even more exultant after being admitted to UCLA, my top college choice. Little did I know, I was in for a rude yet necessary awakening. […]
Four Lesson Plans for Middle School Math
These past couple school years have thrown many curve balls. From virtual learning to social distancing regulations and unexpected school closures, teachers’ plates are abundantly full. This article aims to lift some of the weight off of educators’ shoulders by providing four lesson plans for middle school math classes. All can be adapted to an […]
Bringing a Career Fair to the Classroom
Not all schools are able to have career fairs but it is crucial for students to know about different careers, especially in STEM. This is important because so many STEM jobs are unfilled by possible employees. It is critical that students know about the various STEM jobs that are available in the workforce. The following […]
Objections to Teaching STEM and How to Overcome Them
There are quite a few objections to STEM education that teachers express. Here is a list of a few of those objections and possible solutions. 1. STEM education is messy. Let’s be real. Life is not always perfect. Most things take time and effort and can just be plain messy. By experiencing some mess from […]
Fueling a Future for Critical Thinkers: 5 STEM Lessons for Any High Schooler
Here at NSTEM, we know how difficult it can be to find memorable projects for your high school students that will both inspire and engage your students. We also understand that it’s important to find projects that can help your students work through a range of complex scientific theories and methods in memorable and unique […]
