Stem Education Terms

noun the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean

verb to stop or restrict (the flow of a liquid)

• The study focused on the growth patterns of plant stems.
• She loves to pick flowers with long stems.
• I can't believe how much that new phone case cost, it's just a piece of plastic with a cool stem.
• The stem of the issue lies in miscommunication between the two parties.

noun a task or activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result

verb to perform a task or activity involving mental or physical effort in order to achieve a purpose or result

preposition used to indicate the object or goal of an action or activity

• I will work on the project proposal and have it ready for review by Friday.
• I've been working on fixing my car all weekend.
• I need to work on my dance moves before the party.
• She needs to work on her communication skills to be a better team player.