Anne Jolly’s blog
by 糖心vlog · Published 05/19/2026
When schools give students the chance to tinker, create, test ideas, and solve interesting problems, classrooms become places of curiosity and innovation, writes author and STEM curriculum expert Anne Jolly. Makerspaces can help bring that kind of energy into STEM learning.
Science / STEM / STEM and the Future / STEM By Design
by 糖心vlog · Published 03/01/2026 · Last modified 04/04/2026
When STEM learning blends innovation with empathy, critical thinking with collaboration, and technology with ethics, your students will gain critical skills that can prepare them to lead, adapt, and shape an AI-driven world that’s still unfolding, writes STEM expert Anne Jolly.
Plastics Pollution / Science / STEM / STEM By Design
by Anne Jolly · Published 10/05/2025 · Last modified 04/04/2026
Discarded microplastics are everywhere, including inside humans. To advance students’ awareness of the effects of plastics and the options for decreasing them, author and science educator Anne Jolly shares STEM project ideas that focus on recycling, reusing and reducing plastic.
STEM and the Future / STEM By Design
by Anne Jolly · Published 06/30/2025 · Last modified 05/03/2026
Creating a well-rounded middle school student goes way beyond the textbook! Anne Jolly shares the core learning skills and life skills middle-schoolers need and invites teachers – especially STEM teachers – to take up the challenge to help students achieve their potential.
Artificial Intelligence / Science / STEM By Design
by Anne Jolly · Published 05/20/2025 · Last modified 03/02/2026
Every student needs to understand AI basics, including its potential and problems. They need to be aware of current AI tools and understand how to use them. Perhaps most important, they need to understand the social and ethical issues AI can create. Anne Jolly shares ways to get students started.
AI Integration / STEM By Design
by Anne Jolly · Published 12/29/2024 · Last modified 03/02/2026
Authentic STEM projects integrate technology seamlessly, so that it plays a genuine role in helping students research, solve and communicate the results of their challenge. STEM expert Anne Jolly suggests ways to include artificial intelligence tools in the learning process.
Science / STEM By Design / Student Innovation
by Anne Jolly · Published 10/13/2024 · Last modified 03/02/2026
We can spark student interest in STEM studies and careers with stories of middle school-aged inventors who gained the world’s attention by solving a real problem. STEM author and curriculum expert Anne Jolly tells the story of eight such kids. Editable student handout included!
New STEM Teachers / STEM By Design
by Anne Jolly · Published 05/25/2024 · Last modified 04/04/2026
Whether you’re a recent teacher ed graduate, newly emergency certified, or an experienced teacher who’s suddenly learned you’ll be teaching STEM this year, you’re in good hands with veteran STEM teacher and curriculum designer Anne Jolly. Here are her five “do this first” tips.
Respect for STEM / STEM By Design
by Anne Jolly · Published 12/04/2023 · Last modified 08/28/2024
Anne Jolly is thankful for so many remarkable STEM educators – willing to step out and try new cutting-edge ideas and practices, take risks, and educate kids in ways that grow skills, knowledge and leadership. Jolly explains why industry respects STEM teachers and students too.
by Anne Jolly · Published 06/14/2023
We have a severe shortage of tech workers that’s growing geometrically. Today, women make up just 27% of people in STEM careers. How do we finally get girls fully engaged in STEM? Anne Jolly shares a series of questions and tips that can guide STEM teachers and school leaders.
