STEM is a very popular topic in education. As society continues to change and use advances in technology, education also changes to adapt to those changes as well as train the future innovators of technology. From teachers to presidents, STEM is included in discussions everywhere. There is a huge push to get kids involved, especially girls (who are underrepresented in the field). STEAM is also gaining popularity.
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With our ever-changing society, both trends and standards in learning must also change. In the last decade, there has been an increased focus on STEM, both in education and in real-world application. STEM, simply put, means innovation. STEM actually stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Innovation is a result of the combination of or exploration within these fields. The world pushes forward as our STEM innovations develop and flourish.
But what does it mean exactly?
Application of STEM means allowing our natural curiosity of the world to flow and see where it takes us. STEM education also encourages students to come up with their own creative solutions to problems. This is especially important for children. It’s real-life investigation and the design of and implementations of solutions based upon those investigations. Their ability to think outside the box is sharpened. As a result, compassion for others should also increase. Because STEM does also result in and from art, many teachers and homeschoolers also use STEAM; which is Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
However, when you are excluded from the ideas, imagery, and implementation, it makes it difficult to thrive within such a construct. Unfortunately, for many children of color, opportunities for STEM engagement are rare. For this reason, I’ve joined the 2019 Homeschool STEM Conference to help bring awareness to issues of diversity in STEM.
If you would like to join us at the conference, you to do so by clicking here. You may also be interested in our Stem in Color Unit Study available in our shop.
In addition, we also have a complete unit study curriculum bundle available, with 13 unit studies. Each one is over 100 pages of content.
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Hi! I’m Kat aka Mama Dot! Nice to meet you. I’m a homeschooling mom of three boys. By day, I run a mom’s blog (Being Mama Dot) and subscription service (Wombology). In my downtime, I create resources for families homeschooling children of color at Our Learning Curve. I love coffee, reggaeton (music in Spanish), knitting, and reading. My favorite thing to do is to feel my feet in the sand. #beachbum. Currently, I am an MA/Ph.D. student in Africana and Latin American studies. When I am not in school, I spend my days running my online business and taking care of my little ones. Make sure to check out OLC’s Instagram, Twitter, or join us over at Facebook.