STEM develops a set of thinking, reasoning, teamwork, investigative and creative skills that students can use in all areas of their lives.
Science - The study of the natural world
Technology - any product made by humans to meet a want or need ( not just digital!!!) Ex: A chair is technology; so is a pencil. Any product created to solve a problem can be regarded as technology
Engineering - The design process you use to solve problems
Math - the language of numbers, shapes and quantities
Collaboration: Working together to produce or create
Creativity: The use of imagination or original ideas to create
Communication: exchange information, thoughts, ideas and/or feeligns to someone
Critical Thinking: intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information
Focus on real-world issues and problems
Guided by EDP: Engineer Design Process
Hands-on inquiry and open ended exploration
Productive teamwork
Applies rigorous science & math content