September 2011 • Volume 43 • Number 1

Focus on the STEM Subjects

Schools must focus on the STEM subjects—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—to effectively prepare students for 21st century life and work. Articles in this issue emphasize relevant, hands-on learning in mathematics and science; using tools like GPS in middle grades classrooms; applying science and critical thinking skills to make healthy choices; and integrating literacy skills in the STEM subjects.

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A View from the Middle
David C. Virtue
Enginnering a Path Away from "Monkey See, Monkey Do" Instruction

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Information about what's going on at AMLE and with AMLE affiliates and members.

Designing Inquiry-Oriented Science Lab Activities
Christopher M. Longo
Teachers can create inquiry-oriented science lab activities that make real-world connections.

Fostering 21st Century Learning with Geospatial Technologies
Rita A. Hagevik
Middle grades students learn content through GPS adventures.

Using The Math in Everyday Life to Improve Student Learning
Mindy Kalchman
The Math in Everyday Life homework assignment builds student confidence and competence in mathematics.

Impressions of a Middle Grades STEM Integration Program
Micah Stohlmann, Tamara J. Moore, J McClelland, & Gillian H. Roehrig
Educators share lessons learned from the implementation of a middle grades STEM curriculum model.

Math, Science, and Web-based Activities to Raise Awareness About Nutrition and Obesity
Deborah K. Zuercher
Teachers can raise awareness about the increase in obesity in the United States and help students make better nutritional choices.

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Research into Practice
Karen D. Wood, Jeanneine Jones, Katie Stover, & Drew Polly
STEM Literacies: Integrating Reading, Writing, and Technology in Science and Mathematics

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