As a teacher, incorporating STEM and ESTEAM principles into your lessons should be a primary concern. As STEM jobs are some of the fastest growing opportunities on the market, instilling science, math, engineering and technology skills in your students is the best way to guarantee their future success.
Do you have a STEAM curriculum in place for your students yet? If not, here are some tips to get you started:
- Use a pre-established curriculum – Here at VentureLab, we offer an ESTEAM curriculum. ESTEAM is like STEM, but better; it includes Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. We incorporate both ESTEAM principles and project-based learning opportunities, so students can get hands-on experiences with the lessons they’re learning.
- Work with other teachers – When developing a curriculum, don’t go it alone. Get other teachers at your school to help, too. Find teachers with experience in science, math, computers and other ESTEAM subjects and get their input on what principles and lessons you should be teaching your students.
- Find a local mentor – Go out in the community and find a professional or leader at a local STEM or ESTEAM company. Better yet, find a few of them! These experts will be able to tell you what skills they look for in potential employees, so you can build your curriculum around that. Who knows, they may even be willing to come and speak to your class!
You can also consider taking your students on a “field trip” to a local STEM or ESTEAM-related program or camp. VentureLab offers dozens of these programs throughout the year, and they could provide a great hands-on learning opportunity for those you teach.
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Incorporating a STESM curriculum into your classroom is crucial–especially if you want your students to have the skills for a long and successful career. Want more help building your curriculum or just need more information? Head to our website to check out our free curriculum!
