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STEM

Illustrated image of 2 children with a rocketship in the background and science equipment to learn science technology engineering and math

Science

Ask questions 

Develop and use models 

Plan and carry out investigations 

Analyze and interpret data 

Use mathematics and computational thinking 

Construct explanations 

Engage in argument from evidence 

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information 

Technology

Become aware of the web of technological systems on which society depends

Learn how to use new technologies as they become available 

Recognize the role that technology plays in the advancement of science and engineering

Make informed decisions about technology given its relationship to society and the environment

Engineering

Define problems 

Develop and use models 

Plan and carry out investigations 

Analyze and interpret data 

Use mathematics and computational thinking 

Design solutions 

Engage in argument from evidence 

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information 

Mathematics

Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them 

Model with mathematics 

Use appropriate tools strategically 

Attend to precision 

Reason abstractly and quantitatively 

Look for and make use of structure 

Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others 

Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning 

Sources of the STEM Practices

Practices of Science & Engineering in Next Generation Science Standards 

Practices of Science & Engineering in Next Generation Science Standards 

STEM Lesson Essentials Grade 3-8 Derived from the Framework for K-12 Science Education 

Mathematical Practices from the Common Core State Standards in Math