Here’s an infographic that makes the point that one way to spark young brains into interest in STEM subjects is to recruit their innate wonder about the world around them. We appreciate how the creators highlight all the job opportunities related to the environment, but would have also liked to see some ideas for how this works in the classroom. Still, it was heartening to see that some 99% of kids 6-11 think caring for the environment is important. Now are the best ways to translate that into a lesson?

Infographic: Using the environment to drive interest in STEM via NC STEM Learning Network.