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Connecting Classrooms
to the Real World
Defined STEM is a K-12 project based learning solution that provides engaging, authentic lessons built around careers. Our cross-curricular projects provide opportunities for students to deepen understanding and apply their knowledge in real world scenarios.
inspiring and engaging
The pathway to success
Each project puts the students in the role of a specific STEM career and asks them to conduct an authentic performance task to apply their knowledge and skills to prove their understanding. Defined STEM creates excitement about STEM career opportunities and encourages students to be more proficient in these subjects – providing a pathway to a promising future.

empower students to thrive
Research Proven Methods
Research shows that students who learned through Defined STEM’s interdisciplinary projects showed improved engagement, 21st century skills, and achieved +39% higher test scored than students who received traditional instruction for STEM education.
– Dr. Genevra Walters, Superintendent of Kankakee School District, IL
-Art Fessler, Superintendent, Community Consolidated School District 59, Illinois
– Anthony Johnson, SW Regional & RSS District Teacher of the Year & TED-Ed Innovative Educator, Salisbury, North Carolina
– Jay McTighe
outstanding
awards and recognition





Over 75,000 educators have inspired and enriched their students educational lives using Defined STEM.