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Page Count

94

Language

English

Description

Teaching Integrated STEM in Middle School is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers who are committed to furthering integrated STEM education. Through a review of the literature on the topic, the volume offers a clear understanding of the impact of integrated STEM education on instructors’ teaching practices and student outcomes. The book presents a framework and instructional guide that educators can utilize to develop new curricular materials. Two sample units—focused on designing a two-stage water filter and formulating sunscreen—provide step-by-step guidance for lesson implementation and offer strategies for assisting students as they use engineering models to devise design solutions. Teaching Integrated STEM in Middle School also outlines future research directions that are essential for the advancement of integrated STEM education.

ISBN

9781626713086

Publication Date

Winter 2-15-2026

Publisher

Purdue University Press

City

West Lafayette

Keywords

student learning and engagement, technology, mathematics, science and engineering integration, Backward Design model, prototype design, teacher professional development, engineering design process, content integration, context integration, water cycle, soil percolation, transpiration in plant activity, entrance and exit ticket reflection, cell cycles, Indiana Science Education Standards, Next-Generation Science Standards, abiotic and biotic factors, water pollution, soil permeability, soil infiltration rate, experiment design

Disciplines

Curriculum and Instruction | Education | Higher Education

Comments

Open access publication of this title is supported by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies.

Teaching Integrated STEM in Middle School

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