Why Invest in a Good STEM Curriculum - Hess UnAcademy (2024)

What Is STEM?

Do you enjoy STEM activities in your home? STEM activities are any activities or projects that revolve around the STEM or STEAM acronym and they are commonly included in a good STEM curriculum. A STEM curriculum is just one of the many aspects of a successful homeschool curriculum.

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEAM, which is STEM’s cousin, adds the word Art to the mix. While most STEM and STEAM projects are interchangeable, more people are familiar with the term STEM than STEAM, so that is the term we will use for today’s purposes.

However, know that at Hess UnAcademy, we consider STEM and STEAM to be synonymous.

Why Invest in a STEM Education?

There are so many reasons for parents and educators to invest in a STEM education. And yes, this holds true no matter your age. Whether you are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, a STEM education is important for any real-world jobs that require critical thinking.

Children who engage in a STEM curriculum or a STEM education while they are young typically grow up to be problem solvers, critical thinkers, and world changers. These kinds of education programs and learning environments are quite literally developing the leaders of tomorrow.

As children face the design challenges that come along with STEM activities, online STEM courses for kids, and lesson plans, they learn to solve problems that nobody else has figured out how to solve yet. These kinds of learning experiences come together to make the world a better place.

Jobs in STEM

Take a look at just a few of the jobs in STEM your children can expect to be able to go into after a quality STEM education.

• Atmospheric scientists
• Automation and robotics professions
• Biochemists
• Biophysics
• Statisticians
• Cartographers
• Psychologists
• Civil engineers
• Computer engineers
• Aeronatics
• Biologists
• Electrical engineering
• Environmental scienctists
• Management analysts
• Geographers
• Computer systems administrators
• Genetic counselors
• Chemists
• Dentists
• Doctors
• Physician assistants
• Nurse practitioners
• Etc

Really, the list goes on and on! Why wouldn’t you want to give your child access to a good STEM curriculum? This is the kind of future your child is in for!

The Best Homeschool STEM Curriculum

The best homeschool STEM curriculum is the one that works well for your unique family circ*mstances. Some families prefer to learn with online or video lessons and other prefer to send their kids to a class or club that they can enjoy in person. Still others prefer the flexibility and convenience of a simple STEM book they can enjoy at home whenver they like.

Some people love a good subscription box and there are many that would work to supplement a STEM curriculum. These are fun and engaging for all ages. However, some families need more than what a subscription box can offer.

If you are one who gravitates towards a STEM book, then have I got the book for you. Actually, it’s a series of STEM books and each book contains no less than 10 projects that are perfect for integrating into your own homeschool STEM curriculum.

The STEM Made Easy STEM Books

The STEM Made Easy STEM books that homeschoolers all over the world are currently enjoying. There are multiple editions and each edition contains projects that follow a specific theme.

These STEM Made Easy books are especially wonderful for homeschoolers because they target all grade levels. Designed with a large-family learning environment in mind, these projects guide elementary, middle school, and high school students through STEM topics that will engage their own individual grade level.

Work on these STEM projects as a whole family and then let each child branch off and do the recommended activities that are designed for their own unique skill sets.

The Edibles Edition

If your kids like eating then you are going to love adding this book to your homeschool STEM curriculum. The first edition of the STEM Made Easy books is the edibles edition and it contains 10 STEM projects that revolve around delicious and edible activities.

You can view the digital copy of the STEM Made Easy: Edibles Edition book and learn more about the fun and unique projects this book contains.

Or find the paperback version on Amazon.

Dragons Edition

Dragon lovers unite with this awesome STEM Made Easy book! This book includes 10 base projects plus a BONUS project (totaling 11 projects), and each one centers around the theme of dragons.

Once again, this book is good for ages 3-19 so grab the whole family and engage in some dragon projects that will help students dive into the world of STEM.

View the digital copy of the STEM Made Easy: Dragons Edition book now and learn more about what this fantastic book contains.

Or find the paperback version on Amazon.

The Gardening Edition

Do you have a student with a budding green thumb? Maybe you have a black thumb but still want to be able to teach your kids the life skill of gardening?

The gardening edition of our STEM Made Easy book contains 10 wonderful projects that follow the subjects of gardening, nature, and the great outdoors. Teach your kids how to garden while engaging in 10 very fun and age-appropriate gardening STEM activities.

View the digital version of the STEM Made Easy: Gardening Edition now and learn more about this wonderful resource!

Or find the paperback version on Amazon

The Explosions Edition

Do your kids like explosions? Do they get a kick out of things that go BOOM?

The STEM Made Easy Explosions Edition is perfect for kids who like loud, big, and messy. This book walks your kids through 8 amazing STEM projects, each of which ends in a very different state than they first began!

You can view the digital version of the Explosions STEM book here. Amazon version coming soon.

MORE STEM BOOKS COMING VERY VERY SOON!