When They CAN DO Science:

10/10/2025

In today’s classrooms, students benefit most when they can do science, not just read about it. My 5th-grade STEM Lab proposal blends cutting-edge technology, flexible design, and inclusive practices to create a learning environment where all students can explore, create, and collaborate.

The fundamental components of this design include Chromebooks together with interactive BenQ boards and adaptive keyboards and VR/robotics kits. The combination of flexible furniture promotes teamwork between students while universal design makes sure all students with IEPs or 504 plans can fully participate (Navas-Bonilla, 2025). Makerspace zones together with esports-inspired projects help students develop curiosity and teamwork skills according to Gravel and Puckett (2023). 

The laboratory experience offers students more than technological education because it enables them to develop thinking abilities and design skills and invention capabilities. The process of coding and building and problem-solving enables students to develop their creativity and communication abilities. The lab creates an equal environment for all students to experience STEM innovation regardless of their personal history.