Abstract
The paper focuses on the use of projects in STEM education. The paper first introduces inquiry-based learning and project-based education.
Then the authors present a detailed classification of projects in school education. This classification comes out of classification of projects in general and of characteristics of STEM.
Four main areas are identified as essential for assessment and classification of STEM projects. The proposed classification will be used in research of implementation of project-based education as one of the efficient methods of STEM education.