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The Ultimate Elementary STEM Curriculum

Carly and Adam

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, a robust STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum has become indispensable. However, crafting an effective STEM curriculum for elementary students requires more than just a collection of activities and lessons.

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Building & Using an Elementary STEM Curriculum Map

STEM Sport

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. When implementing STEM in elementary education, educators and school administrators often benefit from creating a STEM curriculum map. STEM curriculum is an essential part of a child’s education.

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STEM, STEAM, or STREAM? What is the Difference?

Carly and Adam

Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly. STEM Science, technology, engineering, and math takes an integrated approach, creating connections across subject areas. We believe that when students see the connections between science and engineering, they will grow to be better problem solvers.

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Go on a Mission to Mars!

Vivify Stem

Read below for our experience and two space-themed engineering design challenges you can try in your classroom! I have always done engineering challenges with my students, but after learning about the 3 stages of STEM I wondered, was I ever taking my students further than stage 2? What does it really mean to be a scientist or engineer?

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Report Card Comments for STEM and Elementary Science

Carly and Adam

In elementary STEM or science classes, you may or may not be responsible for providing letter grades or an overall percentage for students, but it is still important to share progress with students and their families. 13 ways to describe how students engage in STEM and elementary science. Works collaboratively with others.

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How to Setup Your STEM Classroom

Carly and Adam

Flexible furniture for collaborating, planning, and sharing ideas were an important part of the makerspace design in one of the elementary schools that I served. In my book, STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom I share the idea of the “Ss”; space, storage, and stuff. Kim Chenoweth.

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STEM Must-Haves for Elementary Teachers

Top 10 Sciencekits

For instance, the pyramid shapes are both an engineering feat and an artistic one. which stands for Engineering. Keva Planks are one of the most amazing engineering kit worth investment. Keva Planks are small wooden blocks, and when put together, they can be made into engineering master pieces.