One practice each monthUna práctica cada mes
A short lesson launches the idea, followed by guided inquiry, discussion and reflection.
THE “STEM THINKER” COREEL NÚCLEO DEL “STEM THINKER”
Learn to think like a“STEM Thinker” thinks.Aprende a pensar como piensa un “STEM Thinker”.
A flexible, yearlong foundation in the intellectual practices shared across science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Ten monthly modules teach students how to question, investigate, reason, design and communicate—without replacing a school’s existing subject curriculum.Una base flexible de un año en las prácticas intelectuales compartidas por la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas. Diez módulos mensuales enseñan a preguntar, investigar, razonar, diseñar y comunicar sin reemplazar el currículo escolar existente.
One idea, three levelsUna idea, tres niveles
The same thinking practice grows in depth from elementary through college and career.
Projects make it realLos proyectos lo hacen real
Every module includes choices for a classroom challenge, local investigation or team project.
Discover
Notice, wonder, sort, measure, build and explain through playful, concrete experiences.
Investigate
Frame testable questions, analyze evidence, model systems and defend conclusions.
Apply
Evaluate complex evidence, manage uncertainty and solve authentic interdisciplinary problems.
A 10-MONTH LEARNING JOURNEY
Ten practices. Endless applications.
Teachers can use each module in any STEM subject, advisory period, enrichment program or project-based classroom.
Ask Better QuestionsHacer mejores preguntas
Turn curiosity into questions that can be investigated.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Create a question map for a problem students notice.
Observe CloselyObservar con atención
Notice, describe and measure before drawing conclusions.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Build an observation journal using words, numbers and images.
Find PatternsEncontrar patrones
Compare information and recognize relationships, trends and exceptions.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Collect local data and explain the pattern it reveals.
Use EvidenceUsar evidencia
Separate assumptions and opinions from claims supported by reliable evidence.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Create an evidence board that supports or challenges a claim.
Test Ideas FairlyProbar ideas justamente
Change one factor at a time, identify variables and make repeatable tests.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Design a fair test for an everyday question.
Think in SystemsPensar en sistemas
See parts, connections, inputs, outputs and unintended consequences.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Map a familiar system and improve one connection.
Build and Use ModelsCrear y usar modelos
Represent complex ideas, test predictions and revise explanations.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Build a physical, visual or digital model and explain its limits.
Learn from FailureAprender del fracaso
Treat unexpected results as information and improve through iteration.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Complete a design-test-redesign challenge.
Communicate ClearlyComunicar con claridad
Explain methods, evidence, uncertainty and conclusions for an audience.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Present a one-page scientific argument or demonstration.
Apply “STEM Thinking”Aplicar el “pensamiento STEM”
Combine the year’s practices to investigate a meaningful real-world problem.
PROJECT POSSIBILITY
Complete and share a student-designed capstone project.
DESIGNED FOR TEACHERS
A complete framework—ready to make your own.
A future teacher subscription can include lesson guides, three age-level adaptations, project choices, student materials, reflection prompts, assessment rubrics and short STEM NATION Media videos for every module.
FOR EDUCATORSPARA EDUCADORES
Bring the journey
into the classroom.Lleva la jornada al salón de clases.
Use the STEM NATION Media Core Curriculum, curated content, classroom challenges and career maps to help every student see a future worth pursuing.Utiliza el Currículo Básico de STEM NATION Media, contenido seleccionado, desafíos para el salón de clases y mapas profesionales para ayudar a cada estudiante a ver un futuro que vale la pena alcanzar.