NAAEE

It’s no secret that good environmental education is interdisciplinary, hands-on, and relates to the real world. Perhaps less known, these characteristics also describe the key drivers of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning. Research has shown a critical need to improve STEM learning across K-12 and beyond. Working to fill that gap, environmental education has the opportunity to create a pathway for implementing effective and engaging STEM lessons, both in and outside of the classroom. Let’s engage in a conversation about using the environment as a pathway for STEM learning, through innovative lessons that foster critical thinking, creativity, cross-disciplinary ideas, and real world connections.