Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

Problem solving is integral to learning. Who doesn’t have problems every day that must be solved? Every time the lesson plan calls for an online tool or research using a search engine or a YouTube video, teachers review/remind/teach how to visit the online neighborhood safely. After that, it seems natural.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

10 Christmas STEM Centers Candy Cane Coding Gingerbread Glyph Elf Engineering Tower Tinsel Tessellation Tree Cocoa Cup Catapult Jingle Bell Tower Ornament Artistry Santa’s Lego Landing Holiday Workshop Merry & Bright Sweater Design Here’s an overview of the exciting centers included in this resource : 1.)

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Carly and Adam

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This challenge encourages creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving as students work to construct a tower sturdy enough to hold a mischievous elf. This activity taps into students' engineering skills and their ability to navigate the constraints of time, materials, and balance. Want more Holiday STEM Challenge Ideas?

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Or they might work together to solve coding challenges, participating in real-world team-based problem-solving. Builds Problem-Solving Skills Through Active Exploration Hands-on learning gives students the freedom to tackle real challenges. Journal of Educational Engineering Innovation, 12(3), 45–60.

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STEM Sport

MAY 24, 2022

There are budding engineers in all grade bands of the education system, even if the student might not know it yet. It is essential that we as parents and educators expose students to hands-on, engaging engineering curriculum and lessons starting at a young age. This is a great engineering gift option for any age!

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PCS Edventures

MARCH 6, 2025

Hands-On STEM Learning Through Immersive Simulations One of the biggest challenges in STEM education is providing students with real-world, hands-on experiences especially when working with expensive lab equipment, hazardous materials, or complex engineering concepts. Encourages problem-solving, creativity, and technical literacy.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Or they might work together to solve coding challenges, participating in real-world team-based problem-solving. Builds Problem-Solving Skills Through Active Exploration Hands-on learning gives students the freedom to tackle real challenges. Journal of Educational Engineering Innovation, 12(3), 45–60.

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STEM Education Guide

AUGUST 28, 2022

At the top of that list of innovative toys, you’ll find LEGO engineering kits. Best STEM LEGO Engineering Kits. These are some of the best LEGO sets I’ve found to spark the engineering curiosity in all kids. If you have a child interested in engineering, this set would be ideal for them. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 22, 2025

Winter is the perfect time to ignite creativity and problem-solving skills in your classroom with engaging STEM centers! Heres why they work: Encourage Teamwork : Students learn to collaborate and problem-solve together. Promote Critical Thinking : Each center challenges students to think outside the box.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This engaging STEM activity allows students to create and celebrate iconic NYC landmarks while exploring engineering, design, and coding. STEM Learning Outcomes This challenge introduces students to the engineering design process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, Share) and connects to standards across science, technology, and math.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Constructed Response Project – nonfiction reading and writing experiences for grades K-6. As their teacher, I’m looking for constructive ways for students to improve and to help students shift from blaming others (which we all tend to do) to a more productive personal-responsibility approach.

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Get Caught Engineering

AUGUST 25, 2022

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. Keva Planks. Architecture for Kids.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 28, 2025

Other weeks cover archaeological studies, matching current superheroes with their ancient counterparts, or constructing models of a historic city. Module topics include: Food Science, Energy/Electricity, Science of Sports (football), and Engineering Design. The Temple Formula Racing Camp is for high school students into engineering.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 21, 2025

Whether you're looking to tie in sports with STEM or explore famous scientists and engineers, theres something for everyone. One-Handed Basketball Game The One-Handed Basketball STEM Challenge invites students to channel their inner engineers and basketball fans by designing a basketball game they can play using just one hand.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

From coding to engineering to biology, the STEM subjects have a broad range of content to offer to you and your students, but sometimes the way you implement a STEM lesson is just as important as the subject matter you decide to focus on. Dr. Jake Roark The post Constructing a Successful STEM Lesson appeared first on STEM Education Works.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Inspired by the "Balloons Over Broadway" concept, this activity combines elements of design, engineering, budgeting, and collaboration, making it perfect for classrooms looking to integrate STEM and PBL. Emphasize the engineering and creativity required for these massive floats and how they bring holiday joy to millions.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Why This Activity Works Project-based learning (PBL) is an effective approach to teaching, providing students with real-world challenges that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. This activity combines creativity, budgeting, and teamwork in a fun, hands-on project perfect for Thanksgiving.

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STEM Education Shopping

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Explore the impact of STEM preschool toys on young children’s problem-solving skills, paving the way for a brighter educational future through play. What if they could also nurture critical thinking and problem-solving skills? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 12, 2024

Building a strong, cohesive team is essential for successful collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation. Materials Needed: LEGO or DUPLO bricks KEVA planks Printables Description: Students collaborate to construct different bridge structures that can span a gap representing water.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As we approach 2024, integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects into education continues to be essential. Homemade Party/Confetti Poppers Create homemade party poppers to learn about energy transformation and materials engineering.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 17, 2023

As a construction enthusiast, I can’t get enough of the endless possibilities offered by magnetic ( 1 ) balls and rods building sets. Not only do they promote creativity and imagination, but they also improve problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 19, 2023

Photo by Olga Lioncat: [link] Brilliant Enginering with Our Balsa Bridge Building Kits (2023) – Looking for a hands-on and educational project that will put your engineering skills to the test? Through this process, you will develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as enhance your engineering abilities.

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STEM Education Guide

AUGUST 24, 2024

STEM projects allow middle school students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in fun and hands-on ways. Source Students can improve their problem-solving skills and understanding of the scientific method by exploring air quality through pollen, dust, and particulates using their homemade ‘pollution detectors.’

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 31, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, the demand for skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is higher than ever. STEM educational toys are designed to teach children various aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through interactive and engaging methods. What Are STEM Toys?

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patrick’s Day Creativity Challenges Armed with creativity printables , crayons, markers, and pencils, students will embark on a journey to solve St.

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PCS Edventures

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Engineering is one of the cornerstones of STEM and STEAM education and those working within this field understand how diverse and complex this discipline can be. Intertwined with Science, Technology, Arts and Mathematics engineers utilize their understanding of each discipline to design and build works of art. What is Engineering?

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Career in STEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

STEM helps kids and students develop vital design thinking and problem-solving skills. Complex Problem Solving. With many STEM careers, problem solving is an absolute need. Jobs that really help people learn to lead and manage others include Civil Engineer and Urban Planner. Coordinating with Others.

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Vivify Stem

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Water is one of the most vital resources on our planet, yet many students are unaware of the engineering marvels that ensure clean water reaches our taps daily. Water scarcity is a growing global issue, and engineers play a pivotal role in creating solutions to ensure sustainable water distribution. Why Water Pipeline STEM?

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 9, 2023

Photo by RDNE Stock project: [link] Boost Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills with Magic Magnetic Building Blocks Benefits – Are you looking for a fun games and educational activity for your child? They also foster creativity, problem-solving abilities, and spatial awareness.

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Futurum

MAY 31, 2022

New engineering efforts at the Iowa State and Kansas State Universities are creating buildings adept at withstanding the effects of wind – not just through designing stronger structural systems, but by enabling the buildings to change their shape to adapt to changing wind conditions. ENGINEERING – AN OVERVIEW. THE TROUBLE WITH WIND.

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Scientix

AUGUST 21, 2024

This methodology allows them to integrate knowledge from different subject areas and stimulate the development of skills provided in the student’s profile (such as collaborative work, critical thinking, creativity or problem-solving) and soft skills required by 21st-century jobs at the end of compulsory education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2019

It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. It can be used at home, in school, or as an extracurricular tool for teaching STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

These students work together on some problem-solving tasks. Problem-solving can provide practical application for students who are developing their social emotional learning strategies. In the classroom: The second-grade class is trying their first engineering design challenge.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 15, 2023

Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) have become an integral part of discovery, innovation and technological advances. Much like the STEAM challenges given to learners, implementing a new STEAM program requires collaboration and problem-solving. Seek Out Quality Support. Do you have older learners?

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 16, 2023

Top 10 Activities for Spring March 16, 2023 Spring is in the air and the perfect time to dive into STEM activities that will challenge your students to think critically, problem-solve, and work collaboratively as they learn about the importance of caring for the environment and its inhabitants. “ My kids absolutely loved this.

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This Halloween STEM challenge, “The Marble Cauldron,” allows students to dive into problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking while keeping the theme festive. Construct a hanger for the cauldron using the provided materials, and see which team can design the strongest structure that holds the most marbles without collapsing.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This post will share a few of our favorites, along with some hands-on STEM and engineering challenges to extend student thinking while incorporating hands-on engagement. Challenge: Within the theme of everything growing, try this flower design challenge where students can design and construct a flower using craft materials.

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