Here’s where we post examples of inquiry-based STEM learning going on in schools and after-school programs across our network. Browse them all or find inspiration by grade or subject. Each story includes links to student and teacher resources.
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STEM Unit: Rotifers in Biology
This unit for biology students in grades 9-12 was developed by by Susan West through her 2020 Teacher-in-Residence at Dr. Kristin Gribble's lab at...![I Stock 1164479946](/imager/uploads/articles/1614/iStock-1164479946_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
STEM Unit: Songs of the Sea
This unit for science students in grades 3-5 was developed by Lisa Green through her 2018 Teacher-in-Residence with Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids...![I Stock 493445469](/imager/uploads/articles/1613/iStock-493445469_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
STEM Unit: A Marine Life Hotspot
This unit for students in grade 3 was developed by Joanne Harrington through a 2017 Teacher-in-Residence at The National Marine Life Center and...![I Stock 187383067](/imager/uploads/articles/1611/iStock-187383067_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
STEM Unit: Fossils and Extinction
This unit for students in grade 3 was developed by a team of teachers at Oak Ridge School through a 2016 Teacher-in-Residence.This unit begins by...![I Stock 177718920](/imager/uploads/articles/1610/iStock-177718920_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
STEM Unit: Organisms, their Characteristics, and Life Cycles
This unit was designed for students in grades 3 by Susane Dunne and Chairta McCarty.This unit is designed to introduce students to the...![Stem Logo Cccc](/imager/uploads/articles/1585/STEM_Logo_CCCC_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
Students Empowering Students in STEM at 4Cs
By Jade Francis For students who are struggling with a math course, or for those who may need to brush up on their math skills, there is now a...![Img 1198](/imager/uploads/articles/1442/IMG_1198_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
Woods Hole Sea Grant hosts a virtual “Teacher-in-Residence”
Above: North Falmouth Elementary School teacher Michael Irving is pictured in his classroom using materials and skills developed from his...![Climate Stem Unit E9F92De3A868Cf59A209B712407B7171](/imager/uploads/articles/2025/STOCK_climate-STEM-unit_e9f92de3a868cf59a209b712407b7171_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
STEM UNIT: Climate! It’s All in the Data
This unit for biology students in grades 2-4 was developed by Michael Irving through his 2020 Teacher-in-Residence with Woods Hole Sea Grant. This...![I Stock 1334472503](/imager/uploads/articles/2041/iStock-1334472503_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
4Cs STEM Program Mentors Scientists of the Future
By Mary Petiet“A mentor empowers a person to see a possible future, and believe it can be obtained.”– Shawn HitchcockEngineering, IT, networking,...![4 Cstem Logo Fixed](/imager/uploads/articles/33/4CSTEM_LogoFixed_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
4Cs Awarded Nearly $1 Million in STEM Grants to Support Student Learning
September 11, 2019 Cape Cod Community College has been awarded two grants totaling $960,000 providing support and technology for students...![Img 0878 1](/imager/uploads/articles/687/IMG_0878-1_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)
Making the grade in STEM from CCCC to Northeastern University
Gus Grosenbaugh always loved math. A Falmouth native, he spent his early school years participating in extracurricular math clubs. The subject came...![I Stock 1200766072](/imager/uploads/articles/2042/iStock-1200766072_5f7d4669bfab6ae618f94f6c36b0aac8.jpg)