How to Use Encourage Students to Explore STEM Subjects

How can educators get students excited to learn about STEM? Join PBS Digital Innovator All-Stars Sharon Clark, Sebastian Byers, and Aaron Maurer as they speak to guests Justin Shaifer and Sahithi Pingali about how to inspire students to explore STEM subjects.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:03 Guest Introductions
4:08 A Clip from “Inventing Tomorrow”
6:16 How Sahithi Pingali Developed Her Water Testing Kits
9:05 Why is It Important to Empower Young People with STEM Tools?
12:30 How to Help Students See What Paths are Possible for Them?
14:20 How to Relate to Younger Generations
17:00 Benefit of Participating in Science Fairs
19:50 Clip from “Life From Above”
22:00 What is the Best Way to Get Funding to Support STEM Projects?
25:20 How to Communicate the Benefit of STEM/STEAM Lessons to Families?
28:45 What are Virtual Science Opportunities Students Can Explore?
31:20 How to Get STEM Mentors Involved in the Classroom
34:50 How to Support STEM Learners from Low Income Households
37:05 “Life From Above” Lesson Plan from PBS LearningMedia
48:50 What is Citizen Science?
50:40 Science Resources and Lesson Ideas


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