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From Coding to Robotics: The Ultimate STEM Curriculum

STEM Minds

The ultimate STEM curriculum, encompassing everything from coding to robotics, is a vital platform for nurturing young innovators. This curriculum is designed to teach technical skills and inspire creativity and problem-solving abilities that are essential in today’s world.

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Enhancing CTE: Start With A Comprehensive Coding Curriculum

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By implementing a comprehensive coding curriculum ––starting in elementary school and continuing through high school––schools can equip students with essential skills and enhance CTE, often before students even take their first technical education course.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming. Code.org, the grandfather of Hour of Code offerings, recognizes the importance of critical thinking outside of coding and programming. Ages 4 and up.

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Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum?

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As educators struggle with the best way to teach critical thinking and problem solving, coding has proven to be an effective and flexible tool. Here’s a thoughtful addition to that conversation: Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind.

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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming. Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity Ages 4-7 My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot.

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5 Innovative Tech Projects for High Schoolers

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Many middle and high schools have started incorporating project work into their curriculum, enabling students to learn concepts faster and apply them to real-world scenarios. Endnote Incorporating these innovative tech projects into the high school curriculum can inspire students to become creators and problem-solvers.

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5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots

Vivify Stem

5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!