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Architecture and Construction Through Mathematics

STEM Discovery Education

Every building you spend time in––schools, libraries, houses, apartment complexes, movie theaters, and even your favorite ice cream shop––is the product of mathematical principles applied to design and construction. Before […] The post Architecture and Construction Through Mathematics appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Constructing a Successful STEM Lesson

STEM Education Works

LET QUESTIONS DRIVE THE LEARNING PROCESS When constructing a STEM lesson, it’s essential to provide students with plenty of opportunities to reflect on lesson content and to thoughtfully formulate questions based on their past and present experiences.

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Construction and STEM

Get Caught Engineering

Construction in Your Classroom. Combining construction and STEM materials in your classroom can build more than towers and tall monuments, it also builds problem solving skills and perseverance as they analyze techniques and develop strategies that can apply to other activities. Building Materials for Construction and STEM.

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Get into Construction: Open Doors

All About STEM

Open Doors Week is brought to you by Build UK in partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company, CITB & The Department for Work & Pensions.

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5th Grade Science STAAR: 3 Tips to Master Short Constructed Response (SCR)

The Science Penguin

We’ve all got opinions on standardized testing, but the reality is that we need to prepare our students for what they will encounter on 5th Grade Science STAAR, including Short Constructed Response (SCR). What is Short Constructed Response? Short Constructed Response Practice See, it’s not that scary!

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STEM as the Foundation of Construction: Interview with Daphene Koch

STEM Education Works

Hello everyone, With the summer months upon us, you’ve probably noticed a lot of construction going on in your own city or nearby highway. Have you ever wondered what goes into the process of constructing a building, bridge, or road? As you might have guessed, the foundation of any construction project is lots and lots of STEM!

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Exploring Construction Fun: Magnetic Balls and Rods Building

STEM Education Shopping

As a construction enthusiast, I can’t get enough of the endless possibilities offered by magnetic ( 1 ) balls and rods building sets. By manipulating the magnetic balls and rods, children are able to construct various shapes and structures. They not only provide hours of fun but also enhance learning through play.