่ (STEM) education is vital for the future success of students. Integrated
STEM education is one way to make learning more connected and relevant for students. There is a need for further research and
discussion on the knowledge, experiences, and background that teachers need to effectively teach integrated STEM education. A support,
teaching, efficacy, and materials (s.t.e.m.) model of considerations for teaching integrated STEM education was developed through a
year-long partnership with a middle school. The middle school was implementing Project Lead the Way’s Gateway to Technology
curriculum. The s.t.e.m. model is a good starting point for teachers as they implement and improve integrated STEM education