Key points:
- STEM labs are engaging environments that encourage exploration
- With the right tools and supports, students develop and grow 21st-century skills
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is focused on developing students’ skills and connecting these subject areas, preparing them for future careers and the real world. It’s a key area of teaching worldwide and thousands of schools are now investing in learning spaces specifically designed to support STEM–called STEM labs.
What is a STEM Lab?
A STEM lab is a learning environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on or practical STEM learning. These educational spaces encourage active learning and problem solving. In these STEM laboratories, students can develop their science, engineering, and mathematics skills by…
