Topic Areas > STEM / STEAM
--National Science Foundation, A National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System (October 2007)
Arts advocates and
educators are encouraging the incorporation of an art component to STEM
programming, making STEM into STEAM.
They see art and design as complementary skills to the scientific method
inherent in the STEM disciplines in promoting technological innovation.
Afterschool & STEM Learning | |
Community Partnerships: Know Your Funders | |
STEM Professional Development: STEM Resources | |
Grants: Opportunities Related to Oregon STEM Education
Information on current funding opportunities to support STEM Education work.
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A Framework for K-12 Science Education: | |
STEM Oregon
STEM Oregon provides information and resources for educators, students, families and industry partners. Educators will find STEM opportunities and events, standards, resources as well as links to the Oregon STEM Hubs. |
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NASA Education
Sign Up for Weekly Education EmailsGet the latest NASA Education opportunities delivered to your inbox. For EducatorsFor Students NASA's Education Calendar |
Afterschool Matters | |
Afterschool & STEM Learning | |
Oregon Girls Collaborative Project | |
Curricula, Activities, and Project Ideas | |
NASA Eclipse Education site
Through our offerings in the history of eclipses, science and math
activities, and activities in communication and art, we cover many
classroom topics in a unique, cross-curricular manner. Resources for elementary and secondary classroom teachers and their students. |
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Oregon Based Resources | |
Video: McMinnville School District - STEM Showcase
Oregon’s McMinnville School District (MSD) was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of only three STEM Showcase programs in the country. The MSD STEM program features community and industry-based hands-on experiences in K-7th grade, 6th-8th grade STEM/STEAM electives, and 9th-12th grade STEM Career Pathways. Additionally, the district runs afterschool robotics programs and two summer STEM programs. |
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CHANDRA X-ray Observatory Educator Resources
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory is a telescope specially designed to
detect X-ray emission from very hot regions of the Universe such as
exploded stars, clusters of galaxies, and matter around black holes.
Website contains classroom exercises, podcasts, printable materials, and much more! |
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Click2Science: STEM Professional Development and Youth Activities
Click2Science Web Lessons are research-based courses developed in collaboration with Better Kid Care's curriculum development specialists and youth development experts. Built around each of the skills staff need to successfully engage youth in STEM learning. Click2Science Web Lessons include multiple forms of media content
(video, reflection, and hands-on activities) and opportunities for participants to plan how they will take what they've learned and apply it in their program. |
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Five Resources for Family Engagement
This series of resources is intended for families, however the resources can also benefit program staff.
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Community Supported STEAM Innovations |
Center for STEM Education | |
STEM Ready America
STEM Ready America is a compendium from 40 authors presenting bold and persuasive evidence—as well as real-world examples of effective practices, programs, and partnerships—on how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) knowledge and skills are preparing young people to be successful in school today and the workforce tomorrow. |
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STEMx
STEMx is
a multi-state STEM network of which Oregon is a member. Its site offers several
resources, including case studies of
STEM initiatives in several communities.
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Community Partnerships: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to STEM Community Engagement
NC STEM Community Collaborative, The Do-It-Yourself Guide to STEM Community Engagement |
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Inclusion: University of Washington DO-IT | |
Oregon 4-H Youth Development Program
The Oregon 4-H Outreach Youth Development Education website is the
source for information regarding 4-H youth outreach and engagement to
underserved audiences. We partner with public schools, private
businesses, non-profit organizations, professionals, and volunteers
throughout Oregon. We provide after-school activities to positively
influence youth to pursue a postsecondary education by offering summer
camps, conferences, leadership trainings and clubs and programs
programs where kids learn abouth the US Education System, financial
aid, scholarships, and how to apply and prepare for college.
Other activities include volleyball, soccer, archery, canoeing, cultural activities, and folkloric dance. We deliver our message about the importance of higher education by connecting with youth and their families with community colleges, universities and resources. |
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STEM Oregon
STEM Oregon provides information and resources for educators, students, families and industry partners. Educators will find STEM opportunities and events, standards, resources as well as links to the Oregon STEM Hubs. |
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