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It is extremely important to incorporate real world examples, so that students have a good idea of how this relates to their lives. Thankfully, STEM offers many different avenues for real world lesson.
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STEM lessons are very problem based. Students should both identify and be able to create solutions for problems and situations.

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Good STEM lessons are very open ended. Students should be presented with problems that have more than one way of solving.

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STEM lessons should incorporate the arts as well. STEAM is important to having well-rounded students who think critically.

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STEM lessons should encourage creativity in both processes and answers.

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One of the main hindrances of STEM education in the US is the lack of a common focus and goal.

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In recent years, much federal money has been set apart for STEM education.

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Many people still have no clear concept of what STEM is or its importance in today's society.

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Many people have heard the term STEM in connection to college programs and scholarships, but still don't have a good idea of what it means/

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People who are outside of traditionally STEM disciplines have the least amount of awareness of issues relating to STEM education.

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The idea of students "Thinking like a scientist," (i.e. using the scientific method) has begun to take traction in many educational settings.

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Inquiry based instruction is the idea that students learn best through problem solving and coming up with solutions.

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The basic essence of inquiry based instruction is the focus on the human experience, and the memory and process connected to it.

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Advancements in technology can greatly improve the access and effectiveness of inquiry based instruction, since students have much more access to information and evidence.

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Great quote from page 170: "With inquiry-based instruction, the teacher’s role is that of a guide and knowledgeable expert who continuously assesses students’ understanding formatively and challenges them to further their understanding."