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Bybee, R. W. (2020). STEM, standards, and strategies for high-quality units. NASTA Press.

Read Part I - Your Leadership for Creating STEM Units.

This part will introduce you to the idea of STEM units and help you establish a vision for high-quality STEM units.

Kelley, T.R., Knowles, J.G. A conceptual framework for integrated STEM education. IJ STEM Ed 3, 11 (2016).
Blending learning theories to build an integrated STEM education framework.

Glancy, Aran W. and Moore, Tamara J., "Theoretical Foundations for Effective STEM Learning Environments" (2013). School of Engineering Education Working Papers. Paper 1.
Application and interpretation of theory and specific examples to envision effective STEM learning environments.

Sousa, D. A., & Pilecki, T. (2018). From STEM to STEAM : brain-compatible strategies and lessons that integrate the arts (2nd ed.). Corwin.
Read Chapter 1.

Cahill, R. (n.d.). Can you help me?. Oak Ridge Insitute for Science and Education. https://orise.orau.gov/resources/k12/documents/lesson-plans/can-you-help-me.pdf
An example of a lesson plan for K-2nd grade.

License to code: Pro-bots. (n.d.). Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Engineering.
An example of a lesson plan for 3rd-5th grade.

Ridley, C. (n.d.). "What's in the water, anyway?". Oak Ridge Insitute for Science and Engineering.
An example of a lesson plan for 9th-12th grade.