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The M.U.S.T. project “Methodology and Tools for the Use of Metaverse in the Teaching of STEM Subjects” is an Erasmus+ co-funded project that started on 1st September 2024 under the coordination of ITIS P. Paleocapa (Italy base) and a partnership of three organizations, namely, Consorzio Scuola Comunità Impresa, Italy, Colegiul “N. V. Karpen”, Romania and Universidad Europea de Canarias SL, Spain. The aim of the project is to collect good practises from the partner countries and beyond on how the Metaverse and immersive technologies can be used to enhance the teaching and learning of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects, particularly chemistry, physics, and computer science, in secondary schools. The project, running from September 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, will include key activities such as transnational meetings, the development of a methodological framework for using the Metaverse in education, and collaborative learning through the eTwinning platform. These efforts will be complemented by the dissemination of results to share best practices across European schools, where teachers and students will work together to create immersive, interactive learning experiences that can be replicated in other schools. The project will engage students aged 14-15, attending high schools and studying STEM subjects. These students will benefit from collaborative, cross-cultural learning experiences, while improving their English communication skills through the eTwinning platform and skills relatied to the STEM world. The project aims to produce several key results. First, an interactive manual will be developed on the use of the Metaverse for STEM teaching, incorporating low-cost ICT tools to ensure accessibility for educators. In addition, a dedicated Twinspace on eTwinning will be created to facilitate the sharing of resources and encourage collaboration among teachers involved in the project. Another important outcome will be the creation of guidelines for teaching chemistry, physics, and computer science, with the Metaverse as the primary educational environment. Finally, the project will result in the development of two teaching units that feature activities specifically designed for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments, offering students innovative and immersive learning experiences.