What is STEM SOS?

STEM Education is science, technology, engineering, and math based learning. STEM education consists of core subjects that are taught at schools such as science, technology, and math. Engineering would be a major-specific subject. STEM Education is very important because the word's need for STEM-based jobs are rapidly growing. Students who major in a STEM area will be needed for employment in the future. Therefore, it is important for students to be informed about what STEM Education is and how it may benefit them in the future. STEM related jobs are expected to dominate the workforce in the near future.

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STEM Education Coalition

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.