Teaching & Learning- Past Lessons

University of Washington STEM website
EnableMath ...if students do their homework they will succeed in math
America's Teaching Zoo
Voyage of the Ventana
Build a better doghouse using math - The Doghouse
Catching the Wind - Windsails
Robot to the Rescue - An Engineer and Her Robot
Engineering Faster Bikes
When Scary is Good - BATS
The Ocean at Large - Understanding the Earth's Oceans
Making Sparks -How solar energy may provide us with the energy of the future
Hitting the ball out of the park - Testing Bats
Using Mathematics to get water to the big city - Water Supply
Focusing on Improving Mathematics Education in America - Math is >More
Exciting STEM Career - Predicting the Weather
Flying South (Home) for the Winter -A Wildlife Refuge
Math learning technology paying off in performance and interest
A Model Curriculum for K-12 Computer Science, Final Report of the K-12 ACM Taskforce Curriculum Committee
Excite your kids for the careers of the future - Spaceports
There are good bugs and there are bad bugs - Growing Bugs
Better know your mathematics - Operating a Restaurant
Measuring the right ingredients for great pastries - The Bakery
You need to use math to design HOT WHEELS - Designing Toy Cars
Making Sparks - Green Energy
How understanding math variables helps organic rice farmers grow their plants - The Lundberg Farms
Creating models for movies requires an understanding of mathematics - Models for Movies
Use probability to find the one of the greatest sunken treasures - Undersea Treasure
Use Microsoft Education Competencies
Hands On Science - Activity Based Classroom Resources to teach science
Science Links - a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators
Partnership for the 21st Century Skills
Using Math to make a Barbie - All dolled up - Designing Dolls
Getting people in and out of the City - The New York City Subway System
Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - Connecting today's students with the careers of tomorrow
NAPA California - New Tech High School
The Leadership and Learning Center
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - Home Page
Society for Applied Learning Technology
November Learning - Expanding the Boundaries of Learning
Weather Rats - Weather Research and Tracking Systems (CASA)
Bio Suits take the place of space suits to make space travel more comfortable for space travelers - Second Skin Capability
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Institute
Using Math to feed animinals - America's Teaching Zoo
Saving Lives Through Hurricane Prediction - Understanding Hurricanes
Reliable Robots - Better than Maytag
Picture Post - An Innovative Approach to Environmental Education
Multiplication, Division and Addition all play a part on The Rhythm Track
Using geometry to build custom guitars
Landscape Architects - Where history and geometry become one
The Shape of Phones - Industrial Engineer and Mechanical Engineer work together to build you your next phone
Recycling Computers - Where do they go when your done with them
Receiving Rock Messages from Mars - Could there be life on Mars
The First American Coin. It was not always pennies, nickel, dimes, quarters and dollars
The Skateboard Designer - Skateboarding! No simple task. It takes math and science
Monkey Business - Working with the data to solve the problems of movie production
The Horse Doctor - Collect the data and apply the math to understand animal health
Wind Farming - Using math to solve our future energy needs
Using the math and science of architecture to solve the challenges of space travel
Math and Science Gateways - Link your students interest to the math and science behind them
Using algebra to create cars
Opening Paths to College and Careers - Institute For Pre College Education
Apply algebra to buy flowers by the millions
Explore the Universe
Inventing with polygons
Aquaculture: Fish Farming
Mathematics and marketing a motorcycle or a TV show
People can power airplanes
Using the science of physics to thrill us on a roller coaster
Weight reduction in space - A little change makes a big difference
Breaking speed records with conventional trains
Using equations to better understand the breeding behavior of cheetahs
Estimating the total volume of wood in a forest
From seeds to food supply
Using curves, shapes and angles to go faster
Examine a model of Project Based Learning (PBL)
One Laptop PerChild (olpc) - Dedicated to research and develop a $100.00 laptop
ITest - Learnings and resources from projects across the U.S shared nationally to improve policy and practice in increasing the numbers of students pursuing STEM careers
ITEST Learning Resource Center - The ITEST program is designed to increase the opportunities for students and teachers to learn about, experience, and use information technologies within the context of STEM
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - Teaching and learning resources in science, math
history and language arts
National Institute of Standards and Technology Virtual Museum - a real treasure chest
Marine Biological Laboratories - Explore biological discoveries in Woods Hole
Mix and Match - Learning how to dress Barbie dolls using math
The Black Footed Ferret - Saved from extinction using math
Food in Space - Nutrition for the Space Traveler
Using Geospatial Technologies in our everyday lives
Use statistics to determine if a bobcat that you are taking care of is not overweight
Using probability to find sunken treasure
Biologist use math and science to maintain safe havens for animals
Join Project Lead the Way - A hands on and project based approach to teaching technical academics
Learn how to budget for the movies - Horses in the Movies
Using math to grow ladybugs -Good bugs that eat bad bugs
Designing good backpacks - What every student needs
Understanding climate - The effect on coral reefs - Why are they important to us?
Tufts Engineering Outreach Project
Classroom Full of Water - Students determine how many gallons of water it will take to fill a classroom
Structural Engineering - Using algebra to shape cities
When students can connect mathematical ideas, their understanding is deeper and more lasting. This is a resource from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Launches Research-Based Resources for Educators
Back to the moon in 2018 - The Orion Space Capsule
Who can design toys best? Kids inventing toys
Using diagram and charts - Cell phone fundraiser
Using fractions and decimals - Shutter Bug
How do you create a design to move people - Big City, Grand Entrance
Software Preview Guide for K-12 Schools

The PDF files on this page require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Printer Friendly | E-mail this page

The Massachusetts STEM Initiative

Home
Opportunities for Educators
Opportunities for Students
MA STEM Schools & Academies
Programs
READ NOW: STEM News
State STEM Planning
STEM Resources
STEM Readings
Teaching & Learning Resources
Technology Networking Ideas for Learning
Submit Feedback

STEM SUMMIT V (2008): IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN

Schedule of Activities for STEM Summit V (pdf)
Summit Presenters & Producers
Summit Materials
The State of STEM in 2008
Frequently Asked Questions for Newcomers to STEM
Planning Committee
History of STEM Summits
Supporters

STEM SUMMIT IV (2007): ACCELERATING FORWARD

VIRTUAL SUMMIT
Supporters
Previous Summits Archives

Teaching & Learning Resources

Past Lessons

The Massachusetts STEM Initiative