Who is STEM4Real?
We combined standards-based instruction with equity and social justice for ALL students. STEM4Real is committed to providing socially just and culturally relevant STEM teaching and standards-based learning strategies through collaboration professional learning, culturally responsive instructional materials and diverse children’s literature. We focus on shifting teacher pedagogy by grounding our work with a social justice lens that makes equity paramount in our vision.
ABOUT OUR MISSION
We believe that each and every single child, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion or creed should be able to see themselves in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics. It is through our diversity that we can embark on multiple perspectives in order to progress our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields.
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Available Programs
Leadership 4 Justice Course
Leadership 4 Justice is an online learning course for education professionals looking to make their school/district a more equitable and socially just environment for EVERY student in their care.
3D5E Learning Sequence Planner
Are you planning your lessons or are your lessons planning you? Do you feel like you have to teach everything on your plate? There are not enough instructional minutes in the day!
Download the STEM4Real 3D5E Learning Sequence Planner now!
6th Grade Climate Change 3D5E Lesson Plan
Climate Justice or Racial Justice? Can you do both??
In this free lesson resource, we dig deep into the root causes of climate change and how key policy and economic decisions impact lower socioeconomic communities and communities of color.
My Stomach Hurts 3D5E Learning Sequence
How do you engage your students with special needs in active science engagement?
In this lesson, we dive into the specific accommodations and modifications for each of your diverse learners.
Special Education (SPED) Toolkit
In this toolkit, you will find resources, instructional strategies, and tools to optimally serve your students with special needs.
DO-KNOW-THINK Observation Tool
For most teachers, classroom observations are intimidating and seen as an evaluative tool of their teaching performance. STEM4Real is here to change that perception.
STEM for ALL Book Study
The STEM for ALL Book Study is an interactive learning experience designed for educators committed to making STEM education equitable, inclusive, and impactful. Using STEM for ALL: How to Connect, Create, and Cultivate STEM Education for ALL Learners by Leena Bakshi McLean, participants will explore strategies to reimagine STEM teaching through culturally responsive practices, interdisciplinary connections, and real-world applications. Join us to reflect, collaborate, and take actionable steps toward creating meaningful STEM learning experiences for all students!
STEM4Real Unit Plan: The Impact of Plastic Pollution: Ecosystems, Evolution, and Human Responsibility
Unit Plan: The Impact of Plastic Pollution – Ecosystems, Evolution & Human Responsibility
This interdisciplinary unit was developed through our partnership with one of our partnerships in Hawaii to create real-world, justice-centered STEM learning. Students explore the environmental and evolutionary consequences of plastic pollution, connecting NGSS-aligned science concepts with social responsibility.
Through hands-on investigations, data analysis, and critical discussions, this unit empowers students to analyze human impact, advocate for change, and take action in their own communities.
NGSS Performance Expectations + Math and ELA Connections
NGSS & Common Core Standards Alignment—Made Easy!
We got you! Say goodbye to the headache of figuring out how NGSS connects with ELA and Math. This FREE guide organizes all NGSS Performance Expectations by grade and grade band AND aligns them with Common Core State Standards. Whether you're planning an interdisciplinary unit or just trying to keep it all straight, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you.
Grab your copy now and make your lesson planning #4Real—because standards should work for you, not stress you out!