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Hi Alexis, I came across these excellent resources that offer great ways to incorporate STEM into lessons.

PhET's simulations: This resource allows students to participate in interactive simulations similar to the simulations in NSTA's Interactive E-Books! The simulations also provide learning goals, state standard alignments, topics, and teacher tips. {You can find it here --> https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/browse}

NASA STEM: This resource includes a variety of STEM resources and tools for students and educators to use. My favorite part about this is that is includes a section called 'STEM Home Resources' for grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. I like this section because it at-home activities are great ways to get students to learn STEM concepts beyond school (especially during this pandemic!). I also like how NASA STEM encourages students to design and build models as they learn important STEM concepts! {You can find it here --> https://www.nasa.gov/stem}

I hope these resources help you!

Hi Alexis, 

I am also a senior attending Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. While there are many websites that provide great connections to STEM, I would like to remind you about resources that are so simple they are usually overlooked. In my classes this year, we have talked multiple times about networking and using community resources. In other words, bring in the professionals! For instance, during a lesson on weather, ask your local meteorologist to come into the classroom. By doing so, your students will be able to make personal connections with science, which is what STEM is all about. Thinking back to my school years, the days I remember the best were those that involved speakers. Science becomes much more fun when you can relate to the content and create connections with the real world. Thanks for asking such a great question!

I am now left with a question myself. To all of the experienced teachers, what kind of speakers have you utilized in your classrooms? What lessons are great for incorporating the community? 

All the best, 

Ambriel Jacobs 

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