Teaching Stem for Dummies - by Andrew Zimmerman Jones (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Spark a passion for STEM

Teaching STEM For Dummies is an easy-to-read and exciting new guide for teachers who want to inspire their students with engaging lessons and thoughtful discussions about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This practical roadmap to developing hands-on classroom material relevant to the real world shows you how to define STEM topics and overcome the most common challenges to teaching these complex subjects to younger students.

You'll learn how you can make STEM more welcoming--using inclusion, scaffolding, and differentiation--and discover resources for STEM teachers you can deploy immediately in your classroom.

Inside the book:

• Understand the STEM concepts students are expected to learn at different grades and how to connect those ideas together in engaging lessons
• Teach your students the inquisitive mindsets, logical reasoning, and collaboration skills they'll need to succeed in STEM fields
• Increase STEM inclusivity in both the classroom and the industry by engaging all students in STEM from early ages
• Discover resources to educate students on the problem-solving concepts at the core of STEM subjects

Perfect for teachers, homeschooling parents, tutors, and other educators, Teaching STEM For Dummies is a can't-miss read for anyone who wants to open young minds to the wonders of STEM.

From the Back Cover

Spark a lifelong passion for STEM in your students

Are you looking for ways to make STEM subjects exciting and fun for a new generation of learners? In Teaching STEM For Dummies, you'll find practical techniques and ideas to make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics accessible for all students. The book explains how to address the most common challenges faced by STEM teachers and gives you hands-on tools you can deploy immediately in your own classroom. It's the perfect resource for teachers, homeschoolers, tutors, and other educators.

Inside...

• Create engaging STEM lessons
• Cultivate inquisitive mindsets
• Encourage logical reasoning
• Inspire student collaboration
• Integrate STEM subject areas
• Apply STEM to real-world topics
• Make STEM more inclusive
• Satisfy STEM-related education standards

About the Author

Andrew Zimmerman Jones is the author of String Theory For Dummies and Quantum Physics For Dummies. He is the STEM Coordinator for Anderson Community School Corporation and has taught and written about STEM topics for more than 20 years.