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Lindsey Menichetti

Science Curriculum Lead

Lindsey Menichetti is a former Content Product Manager for Newsela STEM. Before joining Newsela, she taught fifth grade and served as a STEM coach, where she developed a passion for creating science learning experiences that spark curiosity and empower students to think like scientists. At Newsela, Lindsey ensured teachers had engaging, standards-aligned resources that make science and STEM instruction both rigorous and relevant.

Articles

Teacher helping a student with a science textbook in a classroom

7 Challenges in STEM Teaching and How To Fix Them

Teachers and students doing an outdoor STEM lesson with a wind turbine model

What Is STEM Education and How Does It Fit Your Classroom?

A diverse group of middle school students and their teacher collaborating on a project. The teacher is standing behind them, smiling, while the students are gathered around a table with a laptop, notebooks, and pencils, actively engaged in their work.

Teach the Engineering Design Process to Your Students

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How To Teach Students the 7 Steps of the Scientific Method

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Introducing Newsela STEM - Make Real-World Science Relevant For All Learners