Phenomena First 🌍🔬 — A Real-World Wonder Launch Kit for STEM Learning!
(Where real life meets real learning.)
Bring your science lessons to life with real-world sparks of curiosity! 🔥 The Phenomena First Planning Tool helps educators choose, launch, and build STEM lessons around meaningful observations that make students say, “Whoa… why does that happen?” 💭✨
Ready to Spark Wonder? 🔍
✨ Whether you're new to phenomena-based learning or ready to level up your STEM lessons, this guide gives you the tools to anchor learning in the real world.
💌 Subscribe now and watch curiosity take the lead!
Who am I?
I’m Jennifer Hunter, a former principal, STEAM advocate, and lifelong educator who believes in the power of innovation and hands-on learning. Through The Learning Project, I help educators bring STEM to life in ways that engage students, foster creativity, and build real-world problem-solving skills. I know the challenges of teaching in today’s world, and I’m passionate about making STEM education practical, meaningful, and accessible for all. Let’s learn, grow, and inspire the next generation—together!
📘 What’s Inside the Phenomena Launch Guide:
🌟 What is a phenomenon? Clear explanation + classroom examples
🧠 Why use them? Brain-based benefits for student engagement
🎯 How to choose the right phenomenon for your standards
📋 Ready-to-use launch templates: scripts, visuals & prompts
🔎 Pre-curated list of WOW-worthy classroom phenomena
👩🔬 Inquiry Brainstorm Template to guide student-led questioning
📄 Teacher Planning Sheet with space for cross-curricular links
💬 Sample prompts to spark class conversations and deeper investigations
💡 Ideas to align with NGSS + STEM competencies in a snap!