UEN Teacher Tips

Student-centered learning is a teaching approach that puts the student in the middle of their learning experience. It shifts the focus from the teacher to deeply engage the learner. As a teacher, the emphasis becomes finding new and innovative ways to develop your learners. The STEM Action Center is a hub for amazing resources to help you.

The Utah STEM Action Center provides a variety of free educational resources designed to support educators in fostering engaging and effective STEM learning environments. By emphasizing connection, collaboration and creation, the Action Center empowers teachers to enhance their instructional practices and provide students with meaningful STEM experiences. 

Below are links to a few of the resources to support the creation of innovative and engaging STEM learning experiences, including:

• STEM in Motion program—This program offers hands-on, project-based curriculum kits for children in grades K-8, fostering enthusiasm for STEM careers. No hassle kits—the action center will arrange delivery and pick up and they are completely free!

• Resource Library—This collaborative platform is where educators can share and access standards-aligned STEM lessons, labs and activities. They can also search the database of STEM professionals for collaboration, enhancing instruction, and building a community of shared learning.  

• Funding Opportunities—This resource gives educators the chance to bring additional resources to the classroom and school.

• Competition and Classroom Grant—Opens August 1 and closes August 31; educators apply for these grants.

• School-wide or District Grants—K-12 personalized math, professional learning and computing partnerships; opens in the beginning of February and closes at the end of March. 

• Additional Opportunities—Sign up for the STEM Newsletter here to learn about all upcoming opportunities, funding and programs offered through the STEM Action Center.

Tap into these resources to create dynamic learning experiences that captivate your students and immerse them in the learning process!