"STC units have helped me to completely change the way I teach science. They promote not only a hands-on, but a minds-on approach to science. They have helped my students to learn to become better thinkers and problem solvers. I cannot imagine going back to a textbook approach to teaching science."
-- Sue Gunter, Teacher in Residence, Hands on Activity Science Program, University of Alabama
Accomplished link
The Science and Technology Concepts (STC) curriculum is helping students in every state in the United States and seven foreign countries gain first-hand experience of science and engineering practices Rigorous research shows that STC can have a strong positive impact on the quality of teaching and student performance in science.
Funders and Partners
Dr. Carol O'Donnell, Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
SSECinfo@si.edu
202-633-2972
The programs in this database clear a high bar. STEMworks reviewed each program against the Design Principles for Effective STEM Philanthropy.
Identify and target a compelling and well-defined need.
Use rigorous evaluation to continuously measure and inform progress towards the compelling need identified.
Ensure work is sustainable.
Demonstrate replicability and scalability.
Create high impact partnerships
Ensure organizational capacity to achieve goals.
Offer challenging and relevant STEM content for the target audience
Incorporate and encourage STEM practices.
Inspire interest and engagement in STEM.
Identify and address the needs of under-represented groups.