Charlotte, North Carolina — For National STEM Day 2024 celebrations, global leader in edtech Discovery education and select partners offer a curated collection of free resources to engage students in STEM education. Held annually on November 8, National STEM Day brings communities together to celebrate the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to students in grades K-12.
Free STEM resources now available to educators, students and families from Discovery Education and its partners include:
Virtual excursions
- Premiering on November 21, 2024, on Mission Possible Virtual Tour: Revitalizing the Future brings students to sites repurposed to house different energy production sites and introduces new STEM professionals who share the skills required for careers in STEM. This VFT is the first in a new series from the STEM Careers Coalition, an alliance of industries and nonprofits partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached more than 10.7 million students, including 2.97 million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, 65% of whom are from Title I schools.
- THE Innovators for an impactful virtual field trip Since STEM forward, a program with Panasonic and Olympic and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner Katie Ledecky. In this VFT, participants will virtually travel to Japan with Katie Ledecky to meet and interact with Panasonic STEM specialists who are exploring innovative ways to live and work today and in the future. A four-time Olympian, 9-time Olympic gold medalist (14-time Olympic medalist), and 21-time world champion, Katie is a proud advocate for STEM.
- In the Virtual tour of the Internet of Things Since Conservation Station: Creating a More Resource-Rich World— an educational initiative carried out in partnership with Itron: students discover in an exciting way how the Internet they use in their daily lives can be used to conserve natural resources, protect ecosystems and create safer and more sustainable communities.
Classroom Resources
- Futurlab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, member of the Roche group – offers resources Support independent research projects for students in grades 9-12 that can be used to apply biotechnology knowledge to real-world scenarios. The capstone resources provide students and teachers with various tools to support academic success, connect your students to biotech industry volunteers for free via Career Connectionand learn about different career paths in the growing STEM industries.
- Inspire problem-solving ability in every student with easy-to-implement activities which encourage students to take on real-world challenges while developing a fundamental understanding of the world around them. Students can draw inspiration from 3M Young Scientist Challenge 2024 finalists and winners who are changing the world for the better with just one innovative idea. These resources come from Young Scientists Laboratorya program with 3M.
Professional development
- THE Master Class Series from Sustainable Futures provides a model for educators looking to extend lessons beyond the classroom. Experienced fellow educators who have used outside resources demonstrate how effective they can be in the classroom. Lessons come to life, connections between theory and real-world application become clear, and students engage more deeply with the material. A sustainable future is a program developed in collaboration with global climate innovator Trane Technologies.
- Educators can build confidence in using immersive resources while learning to create powerful learning moments in any learning environment with Discovery Education and Innovative Learning from Verizon. AR/VR professional development content. With these resources, educators will learn new teaching techniques and strategies focused on increasing student engagement through immersive technology in the classroom. Educators can explore more of Discovery Education’s immersive learning solutions here.
These specially curated resources and more are available on the Discover National STEM Day Education Website and on the award-winning K-12 learning platform, Discovery Education Experience.
“At Discovery Education, we are excited to collaborate with our partners to spark a passion for STEM in classrooms around the world. With these incredible resources, teachers can spark students’ curiosity and inspire them to explore the wonders of the universe around them. By fostering a strong foundation in STEM, we are preparing the next generation to meet the challenges of the future,” said Amy Nakamoto, executive vice president of corporate partnerships at Discovery Education.
For more information about Discovery Education prime digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.comand stay connected with Discovery Education on social media via X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTokAnd Facebook.
About discovery education
Discovery Education is the global education technology leader whose cutting-edge digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, educational materials, innovative classroom tools and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and promote better academic outcomes across the board. worldwide. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessible in more than 100 countries and territories. Inspired by global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with trusted districts, states and organizations to empower educators with cutting-edge edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education www.discoveryeducation.com.
