2nd Edition
STEM by Design Tools and Strategies to Help Students in Grades 4–8 Solve Real-World Problems
1. Why Teach STEM? 2. What is STEM Education? 3. STEM Program Variations 4. Designing a STEM Project 5. Evaluating and Adapting Existing STEM Lessons 6. Including Diverse Students in STEM 7. Leading a STEM Project 8. The Engineering Design Process 9. Selecting a STEM Challenge 10. Preparing Students for Project Success 11. Successful Student Teaming 12. Building Life and Leadership Skills 13. Integrating Technology in STEM Projects 14. Assessing Student Progress
Biography
Anne Jolly is a classroom teacher, author, STEM curriculum writer, STEM consultant, MiddleWeb blogger, and specialist in teacher professional development.
"Anne Jolly's STEM by Design is an accessible and worthwhile read you’ll want to keep handy throughout the year. It’s clearly written and full of actionable advice. Whether you’re just beginning your STEM journey or looking to deepen your practice, this book is a practical guide to designing effective STEM experiences in the middle school classroom."
Heidi Braden, MS Science/STEM teacher, Wisconsin
“In STEM by Design, author, Anne Jolly, provides innovative pathways for students to become creative thinkers and collaborators, ultimately leading to academic and personal success. As an educator, you will discover new project-based learning tools that will engage ALL students. Highly recommended!”
Michelle Hurdle, President, Flight Works Alabama
“Anne Jolly does it again! STEM by Design confirms that Anne is still the master of the “how-to” book, leveraging her considerable skill and expertise to help teachers design exciting, engaging STEM lessons. I will be sharing this important new resource with my university colleagues.”
Dr Steve Bingham, Professor(ret.), Stout School of Education, High Point University
"As a science teacher with 17 years of teaching experience, I find this book to be easy to read and user-friendly when leading STEM projects with students. I highly recommend this book to anyone who values a strong, easy-to-understand approach to engineering design with children and adolescents alike."
Ryan Nunley, 6th Grade Science Teacher
“STEM by Design features graceful prose and practical advice. It provides the knowledge, encouragement, and tools for teachers’ success and growth, regardless of their prior STEM experience. Especially valuable is the chapter on integrating life skills and STEM learning, demonstrating their natural fit.”
Carolyn DeCristofano, Author, STEM Education Consultant, Mindful Awareness Instructor
"STEM by Design has been one of our main guiding references. The ideas and spirit expressed in the book truly resonate with our mission. They have shaped the way we view and implement STEM learning that empowers teachers and makes science meaningful for students. We often say among our team that STEM by Design helped us find the right language to communicate what quality STEM education should look like in our region."
Rizwan Darmawan, Head of Partnership and Publication, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Regional Centre for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel in Science (SEAQIS), Jakarta, Indonesia
