"Anne Jolly's STEM by Design is an accessible and worthwhile read youll want to keep handy throughout the year. Its clearly written and full of actionable advice. Whether youre just beginning your STEM journey or looking to deepen your practice, this book is a practical guide to designing effective STEM experiences in the middle school classroom."
Heidi Braden, MS Science/STEM teacher, Wisconsin
In STEM by Design, author, Anne Jolly, provides innovative pathways for students to become creative thinkers and collaborators, ultimately leading to academic and personal success. As an educator, you will discover new project-based learning tools that will engage ALL students. Highly recommended!
Michelle Hurdle, President, Flight Works Alabama
Anne Jolly does it again! STEM by Design confirms that Anne is still the master of the how-to book, leveraging her considerable skill and expertise to help teachers design exciting, engaging STEM lessons. I will be sharing this important new resource with my university colleagues.
Dr Steve Bingham, Professor(ret.), Stout School of Education, High Point University
"As a science teacher with 17 years of teaching experience, I find this book to be easy to read and user-friendly when leading STEM projects with students. I highly recommend this book to anyone who values a strong, easy-to-understand approach to engineering design with children and adolescents alike."
Ryan Nunley, 6th Grade Science Teacher
STEM by Design features graceful prose and practical advice. It provides the knowledge, encouragement, and tools for teachers success and growth, regardless of their prior STEM experience. Especially valuable is the chapter on integrating life skills and STEM learning, demonstrating their natural fit.
Carolyn DeCristofano, Author, STEM Education Consultant, Mindful Awareness Instructor
"STEM by Design has been one of our main guiding references. The ideas and spirit expressed in the book truly resonate with our mission. They have shaped the way we view and implement STEM learning that empowers teachers and makes science meaningful for students. We often say among our team that STEM by Design helped us find the right language to communicate what quality STEM education should look like in our region."
Rizwan Darmawan, Head of Partnership and Publication, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Regional Centre for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel in Science (SEAQIS), Jakarta, Indonesia