What is STEM SOS?

STEM Education sub categorizes 4 fields that all unify one system. These four categories are: science, technology, engineering and math. STEM is important, because it pervades every part of our lives. For example, science is everywhere in the world around us, technology is always expanding into every direction of our lives, and math along with engineering are constantly testing our knowledge and helping us solve problems. STEM is very reliant when it comes to the future, because the fields it consists of are fields, which become more useful and dependent towards humans as time goes on.

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STEMSOS Model:

Project Based Learning (PBL) is a constructivist instructional approach where students are engaged in meaningful inquiry of personal interest to them and where collaboration and personalized learning are emphasized. Research confirms that PBL is an effective and enjoyable way to learn and develop deeper learning competencies required for success in college, career and civic life. -Buck Institute of Education

STEMSOS is a rigorous, interdisciplinary, standards-focused, and engaging STEM teaching approach that is teacher-facilitated, student-centered and directed through sets of project- and inquiry-based (P&IBL) projects. STEMSOS PBL approach is to maintain the focus on standards-based teaching while enriching and extending the learning of students through PBL projects. The goal is to promote not only collaborative skills and student ownership of learning but also to promote student success in state and national standards.

STEMSOS PBL Showcase is designed to promote and share exemplary student work in PBL projects that can serve as valuable learning and teaching tools for students, parents, teachers, and other educators.