New Year, New You, New Lesson Plans: Discover STEM Forged's 2025 Updates!
Dear Educators,
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2025, we’re thrilled to share some incredible updates and new features coming to the STEM Forged Lesson Plan Platform this January. We’ve been hard at work to ensure the platform is better than ever for your lesson planning needs.
Exciting New Features Coming to the STEM Forged Platform
Generate More Details
Enhance your lesson plans with the new Generate More Details feature. Quickly add extra context, examples, and explanations to your lessons with AI-powered suggestions, ensuring your content is as comprehensive and impactful as possible. Look for it under the kabob menu on any agenda item!
Automatically Generated Student Notes
Save time and improve student engagement with automatically generated student notes for your lessons. These notes are tailored to your content, giving students a clear and concise way to follow along and review key concepts. Look for them under the Student Materials Tab.
Performance Metric Rating System 
Evaluate lesson quality with our new Performance Metric Rating System. This feature offers insights into the strength and effectiveness of your lessons, helping you refine and improve your content.
Other added features:
Revamped Lesson Structure
We’ve reimagined the lesson layout to make it more intuitive and user-friendly:
- Lesson Info Tab: A clean and consolidated view of all lesson details, right at your fingertips.
- Table of Contents: Navigate through your lesson with ease using this new, structured layout.
- Student Notes: Conveniently located under the Student Materials section for quick access and improved organization.
Creator Page Enhancements
Show off your creativity with a beautifully redesigned Creator Page. Your public lessons are now displayed in a clean, professional format, making it easier than ever to showcase and share your work with the world.
More from This Author
Boost discovery and collaboration! Each Lesson Plan page now features a “More from This Author” section, allowing visitors to explore additional lessons you’ve created.
Improved Quizzes
Quizzes are now more user-friendly and engaging:
- A helpful description provides context for each quiz.
- Enhanced Edit and Play buttons ensure faster access to creating and testing quizzes.
Mobile Optimization
Enjoy a smoother, faster, and more user-friendly experience on mobile! Whether you’re in the classroom, at home, or on the go, our mobile site now ensures you have full functionality wherever you are.
Check out all the new changes for yourself!
Were Going to FETC!
Join STEM Forged at the Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, Florida!
We’re thrilled to announce that STEM Forged will be at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) this January. Don’t miss our interactive workshop, hosted by Grant, titled:
"AI and Gamification: Elevating Lesson Planning."
📅 Date: January 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30–2:30 PM EST
📍 Location: FETC, Orlando, FL
Discover how our cutting-edge AI Lesson Plan Platform is revolutionizing education through gamification and streamlined planning. This hands-on session is perfect for educators looking to innovate and engage students like never before.
Mark your calendar and join us for an inspiring and transformative experience!
Free AI Lesson Plan Workshops for Idaho Educators
Calling all Idaho Educators! Free AI Lesson Plan Workshops just for you!
Interested in a 3-hour AI workshop for Idaho Educators? Join our free 3-hour workshop, made possible by the Idaho STEM Ecosystem and the Idaho Workforce Development Council. Learn AI-driven lesson planning and get a one-year license to our AI Lesson Plan Generator. We now offer more options and more reasons then ever to complete this workshop.
✅(New) Self-Paced Courses
Ultimate flexibility: Learn on your own schedule and at your own pace. Request access to the course here to get started right away!
✅(New) PD Credits Available
Option to complete an additional 12 hours and earn credits through University of Idaho or Northwest Nazarene University.
✅ Live Online Workshops
Join as an individual or with your school/district for a collaborative experience.
Seats are limited!
Reserve your spot in the AI workshop today!
Community Spotlight: Amazing Lesson Plans from our Wonderful Community Members!
Intro to General Psychology
Lesson Overview:
This three-lesson plan aims to introduce 5th-grade students to the basic concepts of psychology, focusing on understanding human behavior. In the first lesson, students will learn what psychology is and why it's important. The second lesson will focus on the brain's role in behavior, offering a glimpse into neuroscience. The final lesson covers emotions and motivation, encouraging students to identify emotions and understand what motivates behavior.
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Pharmacology for Nurses with focus on Integumentary System
Lesson Overview:
This lesson plan is designed to provide nursing students with a comprehensive understanding of pharmacology as it applies to the integumentary system. Over a course of 120 minutes, students will explore various drug classes, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, and nursing considerations. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical scenarios, students will be equipped to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world nursing practice, enhancing their capability to manage and support patients with integumentary conditions effectively.
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Bird migration
Lesson Overview:
This two-lesson series introduces grade 2 students to the fascinating world of bird migration. In the first lesson, students will discover why and how birds migrate, using engaging multimedia resources and creative activities. The second lesson will focus on understanding scientific methods used to track migration, encouraging students to practice their mapping skills and develop curiosity about avian journeys. Together, these lessons aim to ignite interest in natural phenomena and foster an appreciation for wildlife.
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About the Author
Hi, I’m Nick! I’m a former high school Social Studies teacher, now serving as the Lesson Plan Platform Program Manager at STEM Forged. During my teaching career, I taught U.S. & World History, AP U.S. History (APUSH), Government & Economics, and Senior Project. I’m deeply passionate about leveraging AI to revolutionize education—creating dynamic, high-quality lessons that empower learners to achieve their goals. I hold an M.S. in Learning Design and Technology (2024) from the University of San Diego and a California Social Science Teaching Credential (2020) from Point Loma Nazarene University. In 2024, I was honored to be named District Teacher of the Year. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out—I’d love to connect!
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