TEACHERS TALK STEMscopes

NGSS Implementation / STEM Implementation

In these short interviews, educators discuss how the Next Generation Science Standards have fundamentally changed how we teach STEM in the classroom.

  1. Video of Jodi Marchesso, STEM Curriculum Coach

    Jodi Marchesso, STEM Curriculum Coach

    STEMscopes curriculum is focused and skill-based to maximize child learning.

  2. Video of Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    STEMscopes helps teachers implement STEM in the classroom.

  3. Video of Amy Argento, Science Resource Teacher

    Amy Argento, Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes incorporates skills that scientists use in real-life.

  4. Video of Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    STEMscopes curriculum aligns to meet the NGSS.

  5. Video of Cathy Di Vincenzo, Induction/Science Resource Teacher

    Cathy Di Vincenzo, Induction/Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes is student-centered and inquiry-based.

  6. Video of Tera Black, Science Resource Teacher

    Tera Black, Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes transforms the STEM educator’s classroom into a student-centered environment.

  7. Video of Amy Argento, Science Resource Teacher

    Amy Argento, Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes helps students develop skills needed to be successful in STEM.

  8. Video of Tera Black, Science Resource Teacher

    Tera Black, Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes helps get students excited about STEM.

Benefits of STEMscopes

What makes STEMscopes unique? How does it distinguish itself from traditional publishers? Educators explain their favorite features of STEMscopes.

  1. Video of Cathy Di Vincenzo, Induction/Science Resource Teacher

    Cathy Di Vincenzo, Induction/Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes’ interface is intuitive and easy to use.

  2. Video of Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Getting started with STEMscopes is easy thanks to the user-friendly interface and implementation tools.

  3. Video of Jodi Marchesso, STEM Curriculum Coach

    Jodi Marchesso, STEM Curriculum Coach

    STEMscopes was built on best practices in STEM and developed by teachers for teachers.

  4. Video of Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    STEMscopes provides teachers the tools and training to confidently teach science in the classroom.

  5. Video of Cathy Di Vincenzo, Induction/Science Resource Teacher

    Cathy Di Vincenzo, Induction/Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes supports hands-on inquiry-based learning that engages students in science.

  6. Video of Marissa Stillittano, Science Resource Teacher

    Marissa Stillittano, Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes gives teachers the support they need to confidently teach science in the classroom.

  7. Video of Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    STEMscopes lets students discover what interests them while still applying standards.

  8. Video of Jodi Marchesso, STEM Curriculum Coach

    Jodi Marchesso, STEM Curriculum Coach

    STEMscopes helps STEM curriculum leaders align and implement school science programs.

  9. Video of Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    STEMscopes curriculum is content-rich, student-centered and fuels class interaction.

  10. Video of Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    STEMscopes encourages girls to participate in the science classroom.

Importance of 5E / Inquiry-based Learning

The 5E model has been around for a long time, but implementing quality, inquiry-based learning is still challenging. Why should this instructional method be present in every classroom and how has STEMscopes made it possible?

  1. Video of Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Inquiry based learning helps students excited and more involved in learning science.

  2. Video of Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math and Science Teacher

    Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math and Science Teacher

    STEMscopes introduces and guides teachers through the 5E learning model.

  3. Video of Cathy Di Vincenzo, Induction/Science Resource Teacher

    Cathy Di Vincenzo, Induction/Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes makes 5E model classroom implementation easy and efficient.

  4. Video of Amy Argento, Science Resource Teacher

    Amy Argento, Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes provides the tools and resources teachers need to integrate 5E and meet performance expectations.

  5. Video of Tera Black, Science Resource Teacher

    Tera Black, Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes integrates hands-on inquiry-based learning providing students discovery experiences on which to base theory.

  6. Video of Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Linda Ortega, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    STEMscopes hits all the 5E standards and encourages students to explore.

The Feedback System

One of STEMscopes’ most popular features is the feedback system; in these videos, educators explain how they have played a role in the development of STEMscopes by using it.

  1. Video of Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    Rachel Zonshine, 7th Grade Math & Science Teacher

    The STEMscopes team is quick to respond and implement updates based on teacher feedback.

  2. Video of Amy Argento, Science Resource Teacher

    Amy Argento, Science Resource Teacher

    STEMscopes customer support is fast and efficient.

  3. Video of Marissa Stillittano, Science Resource Teacher

    Marissa Stillittano, Science Resource Teacher

    The STEMscopes feedback button provides teachers a way to directly improve the product.

  4. Video of Tera Black, Science Resource Teacher

    Tera Black, Science Resource Teacher

    The feedback button makes the STEMscopes customer support interaction amazing.