1) Rich and engaging learning experiences that foster
deep content understanding in STEM disciplines
and their intersections are needed for students.
Therefore,
2) there is a need for curricula that integrate STEM
contexts for teaching disciplinary content in meaningful ways that go beyond simply blending traditional types of understandings; and
3) new models of teaching must be developed if STEM
integration is to lead to meaningful STEM learning,
given that most teachers have not learned disciplinary content using STEM contexts, nor have they
taught in this manner.