Simplifying STEM [6-12]

Simplifying STEM, Grades 6–12: Four Equitable Practices to Inspire Meaningful Learning offers a practical understanding of four Integrated STEM Practices and provides educators with a framework for instruction. The inclusion of vignettes throughout the book makes it accessible for teachers to see the possibility of integration in their teaching. I appreciate the book’s grade-level-appropriate connections. -- Robert Q. Berry III * Tucson, AZ *
The authors provide practical ways of integrating science, math, and engineering processes in ways that not only engage all students, but also
make the content accessible and engaging. If you want to know what you can do to uncover the brilliance of all your students while implementing equitable STEM instructional practices, this book is for you. -- Pamela Seda * Ellenwood, GA *
Simplifying STEM seeks to decenter whiteness and disrupt the STEM status quo. Readers are provided practical examples and essential strategies that
can be used in their respective environments to create inclusive STEM environments that give all scholars opportunities to be successful. -- Kristopher J. Childs * Winter Garden, FL *
If you’ve been told that there either aren’t enough or too many integrated STEM resources for practitioners, Simplifying STEM, Grades 6–12 offers real-world examples that are complex yet accessible to all audiences. With "try this" teacher and scholar actions, the authors take novices to experts on an intellectual journey in STEM spaces. They weave information that further explains STEM in today’s context that makes the reader excited to imagine as well as try something creative. -- Andrea Borowczak * Orlando, FL *
Simplifying STEM provides a practical, applicable roadmap for implementing integrated STEM practices in secondary classrooms and allows us to take meaningful steps toward disrupting the status quo. In our dynamic, diverse world, this book provides STEM teachers with tools and resources to engage ALL students in meaningful, high-quality STEM learning experiences. -- David Dai * Mobile, AL *
Secondary STEM educators can lead the charge as we break down siloed education practices and better prepare students to thrive in an increasingly technological world. Highlighting the need for and value of equity in education, intentional collaboration across disciplines, and student agency, this publication outlines a promising path forward. My favorite features are the "reality checks," which challenge both the status quo and our own internal beliefs, and the actionable question prompts! -- Kelly Dooley * Reston, VA *
This is a fresh approach to integrating STEM concepts into your classroom and for integrating various parts of STEM with each other, all with an eye toward social justice, critical thinking, and modern classrooms. -- Joseph Staub * Los Angeles, CA *
With a solution-focused mindset, this book will help you implement STEM in a natural way to lead students in a learning model that they can carry forward in their education. -- Cindy Corlett * Granby, CO *
This book is an amazing and accessible tool every secondary teacher needs! Task exemplars and the alignment between scholar and teacher practices are invaluable! -- Jessica Ivy * Munster, IN *
This book scaffolds strategies that empower learning for all students through community-based problem solving through integrated STEM processes. -- Debra K. Las * Rochester, MN *
This book does a fantastic job of expressing the importance of making STEM experiences accessible to all students. Unlike many other publications that I have read or professional development sessions I have been to, this book shows educators HOW to implement the integrated STEM practices into classrooms to engage all students in rich, real-world, and important STEM tasks, projects, and experiences. -- Katelyn LeRoy * Louisville, KY *