STEM and Children's Museums: Better Together published article

Article entitled, "STEM and Children's Museums: Better Together " about the role of STEM content in children's museums in the Association of Children's Hand to Hand publication. In this article, the authors step through examples from three complex, current topics: nanotechnol­ogy, Earth and space science, and chemistry, to highlight effective strategies for engaging young learners with STEM.

While children's museums are nimble and can quickly adapt to the pull of their audience, adding more STEM to the floor is also an opportunity to slow down and reflect. How can the unique world of chil­dren's museums-sparking wonder, bloom­ ing imagination, and fueling creativity in young learners-pull STEM into its orbit instead of the other way around? What STEM activities work especially well with young learners in our dynamic environ­ments, and why? How can we empower families to do STEM together, recognize the curiosity of their young learners, and con­nect STEM activities with their everyday life and personal experience?

Suggested Citation:
Porcello, D. & Jackson, A. (2019). STEM and Children's Museums: Better Together. Hand to Hand, 32(3), 12-13,22.