If you were to ask your students what the word "STEM" actually means, could they answer you correctly? And if they do know that "STEM" represents Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, do they know what THAT means?

In this episode, I'll be sharing practical and easy ways you can explain what STEM means to your students that doesn't take a lot of time, but will still build a foundation for all your STEM lessons to come!

Resources mentioned:

• YouTube Video Series for Kids: What does STEM mean?
• STEM/STEAM Definition Posters
• STEM Get to Know You Slides

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