STEM by Design

I was looking for some direction creating a STEM curriculum for our school. This is a complete, organized, step by step resource.

This is a great resource for STEM teachers.

A good introduction to what STEM lessons should look like and ideas to get you started.

I was excited to read Anne Jolly's book on STEM after following her blog and engaging in many discussions about integrated STEM learning. In this book, Anne Jolly speaks to teachers in a conversational way. She answers their questions, guides and facilitates "how" and "what," which easily resonates with others from Jolly’s experience as a teacher who is thoughtful and has been in their shoes. The process to implementing STEM education in the classroom is mapped out in a clear and understandable way so that teachers can access and use information on whatever level they wish. Also addressed are how to combat gender bias and engaging underserved populations in STEM subjects. Jolly addresses a variety of situations and what STEM is and what it isn't, and at the same time, allows for a variety of learning options without having a one-size-fits-all approach. This book is an entry for those who are just embarking on integrating STEM into their classrooms and also offers advice, ideas and wisdom for those already engaged in STEM learning.

Finally a STEM resource written in teacher-speak with doable ideas for building a strong STEM classroom! Anne Jolly takes the reader from the What and Why's of STEM right into the basics of choosing effective STEM lessons (did you know that a STEM lesson differs from a science lesson?), and analyzing STEM lessons that are right for you and your students, to designing and assessing your own STEM lessons. Included in the book are ready-to-implement checklists, activities, assessments and authentic links to valid resources. This book is user-friendly and a simple guide to help teachers blend STEM lessons into their science and mathematics course of study.As a former STEM classroom teacher who now works as a STEM lesson developer and writer, I am proud to say that Anne Jolly is and will continue to be a leader of STEM implementation in classrooms throughout the country. This book is a must-have for any teacher starting, or in the process of, making science and mathematics come alive for their students.

As a business professional and leadership consultant, it is great to see how STEM BY DESIGN is helping teachers to prepare students to work in the real world after school. In the past, graduates entering into the workforce may have had the full understanding of each of the four independent subjects but they had no idea how to apply the knowledge of the four subjects to solve real world problems.I believe STEM BY DESIGN will be a "gold mine" for any educator looking for a resource to help teach the students in Grades 4-8 the interwoven, integrated subjects of STEM.

Just received my copy of STEM BY DESIGN and I am so excited! If anyone is looking for an excellent STEM resource book, this is it! The chapters provide real examples of all types of students and best practices that EVERY teacher can do!