Cool Cat Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

What strategies were used to improve student engagement and academic outcomes at Quest Academy? Nicki explains the process for supporting students who need additional help, including the use of “Mastery Minutes” for reteaching and reassessment. Three teachers implementing the Modern Classrooms Project—Dr.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nardolilli’s experience in designing educational games goes back to when he would create science-themed birthday parties at an after-school science center. For example, Nardolilli says, “I’ve noticed that my students make fewer mistakes in identifying angles now.” I set up bins and solo cups with Lego pieces.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 14, 2023

Students have the ability to choose their own characters and other story elements when creating a customized reading passage with Choice Texts. For example, one student asked me, ‘Can I get my journal out and write about this?’ Image Credit: eSpark. That is what you love to see as a teacher!”

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We all know that games and fun learning activities are more conducive to meaningful learning experiences and a higher level of students engagement and participation. In this post, I share with you a wide variety of resources where you can search for and find fun math games to use with your students in and out of class.

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) had told science teachers that kids learn science best through a hands-on, interactive, student-centered, and inquiry-based approach (see NSTA Position Statement ). The report asserted the highest priority was to revitalize K-12 science and mathematics education.

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ED Surge

JULY 14, 2022

I have been a reader of dystopian fiction for years, primarily due to my role as librarian to upper elementary and middle school students. Science fiction and dystopian fiction have enough in common that this analysis rings true for me.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 12, 2023

It is also a way to provide feedback to students on their own learning. 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. Cooperates with others.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

LEGO Education designs standards-aligned sets for K-8 students and offers plenty of free support for teachers, including more than 400 online lesson plans —ranging in focus from computer science and English Language Arts (ELA) to robotics and coding— self-guided professional development and an online community where teachers share tips and ideas.

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PCS Edventures

MAY 15, 2023

This challenge has a simple solution — integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) into your summer program! If your goal is to implement a program that specifically targets skills in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science or Social Studies, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in. References: Cooper, H.,

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STEM Sport

MARCH 21, 2023

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematic subjects. Bringing STEM Learning into Elementary Education STEM is an important part of elementary education. By incorporating this during elementary school, children will improve their STEM literacy and gain confidence in these subjects.

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ED Surge

MAY 16, 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of children regularly miss elementary, middle and high school. For students who don’t show up or who don’t engage, do their grades suffer? Is the same pattern of absenteeism playing out at colleges, too? If so, what’s driving the trend? This is why we spend time together in a room.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 8, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of December STEM learning is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math. Our December read-aloud STEM menus are full of activities for each of these books that will keep your students engaged and asking for more!

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STEM Sport

JUNE 13, 2023

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. Early implementation of the STEM curriculum leads to confidence and increased student achievement in STEM, which helps better prepare students for higher education and future careers.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 28, 2023

The biggest mistakes made in reading differentiation strategies Quick wins for teachers with limited planning time Propello Propello is a free online platform offering an amazing NGSS-aligned science curriculum for grades 6-8, with ELA lessons coming in the fall. If you teach science, you'll want to check out Propello.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this classroom-focused episode, join us as we explore seven innovative strategies to breathe new life into worksheets, turning them into powerful vehicles for learning and student engagement. Teachers should gradually incorporate these strategies into their teaching to enhance student engagement and learning.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 11, 2024

Brown – Provides insights into science-based study techniques. “ Powerful Teaching ” – Explores evidence-based strategies for teaching and learning. Books: “ Make It Stick ” by Peter C. Essentially, the goal is to address the independent learning strategies that are a lifelong learning skill.

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 30, 2022

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are fundamental aspects of elementary education. By introducing STEM in early education, students create a strong foundation in these subjects, giving them the confidence to continue STEM throughout their education and beyond! Consider which approach you want to take.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Almost half of students who responded to the survey are engaged with school (47%), with approximately one-fourth “not engaged” (29%) and the remainder “actively disengaged” (24%).A A closer look at the data by grade level reveals a disturbing trend. Is this really the best we can do?

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Teach Science for All

JANUARY 6, 2024

When I decided to step away from my work as a STEM professional way back in the late 1990s and move into K-12 education- my personal goal was to make a positive impact on elementary science instruction. As a new elementary classroom teacher I hoped to get my students engaged and interested in science.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

It doesn’t matter what you call it , as long as you are prioritizing the needs and interests of your students. STEM Science, technology, engineering, and math takes an integrated approach, creating connections across subject areas. Check out the STEM Teachers Club Membership to access all of these useful elementary materials.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 29, 2022

An observer might walk away and think that students were “just drawing,” even though drawing can be an important part of the planning process for students engaged in engineering and design. Maybe students are twisting pipe cleaners together to create a tree or a bird or gluing popsicle sticks together to make a bridge.

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ED Surge

APRIL 23, 2024

The most challenging part has definitely been trying to keep students engaged in the classroom and interested in their learning. In the 2021-22 school year, I moved to an elementary school in Santa Rosa, California. At Bush, I teach technology applications, computer science and robotics. For the past 1.5

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Vivify Stem

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Engineering and the 5E Science Model Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson February 22, 2023 Are you looking to add engineering to your science classroom? Most educators use the 5E learning model to teach science concepts. Can engineering design fit into 5E science units? Do not introduce vocabulary yet.

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STEMx

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

For computer science teachers, helping students conceptualize how information is transmitted and protected on networks can be difficult. While playing the game, students learn about concepts included in the Computer Science Teachers Association. K-12 Computer Science Standards.?To That’s the aim of .

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 1, 2024

Color-Code Everything Implement a color-coding system for everything from files to student groups to help save you time. Assign distinct colors for different subjects or activities—blue folders for math, red for reading, and green for science, etc. It’s a fun and modern way to enhance learning while keeping students engaged.

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Science and Steamteam

OCTOBER 25, 2021

What is Citizen Science? Citizen science projects rely on volunteers and scientists working together. Every-day people, including students, collect data and send it to scientists, and this collaboration increases scientific knowledge. Why Should Your Students Engage in Citizen Science? Learn about it here.

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STEM Sport

JULY 12, 2022

The topics of science, technology, engineering, and math are referred to as STEM when talking about education, curriculum, and jobs. There is a large focus on providing quality STEM education to students starting at a young age to keep up with the increased need to fill STEM jobs around the country and world.

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STEM Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

The Simplest Elementary School Science EdTech Every day, educators are using digital resources to meaningfully support science teaching and learning—and the best EdTech tools are the ones that are easy to use. Here’s some recent news on the Tech in EdTech! There’s a role for gamification in K-12 education, too!

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STEM Education Works

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The tools are categorized to help with student engagement and save time by utilizing existing content or inspiring new ideas. Start by learning to use the AI tools yourself before introducing them to students. Features: Planning: Create 5E lessons, PBL, unit plans, traditional lesson plans, science labs, and more.

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PCS Edventures

MAY 1, 2023

Our memorable STEAM activities engage campers and provide them with life-long benefits. We’ve organized our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) programs into collections to help you quickly find the perfect fit for your summer camp. Explore additional academic benefits in our blog, The Science of Summer Camps.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Pre-college experiences for students in elementary through high school can offer foundational skills that are age appropriate and speak to their developmental levels. Pre-college engineering is so much more than complicated math calculations and high-level understanding of science. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 6 (6), 248–254.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 23, 2023

Let’s explore how three of our exciting STEM programs impact students’ resilience: BrickLAB Brain Builders (Grades 1-3), Science of the Human Body (Grades 4-6) and ESPORTS (Grades 6-12). Learners collaborate and use signature BrickLAB Perfect Bricks to problem-solve exhilarating science and engineering challenges.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 30, 2023

Photo by Markus Winkler: [link] The Best Resources and Strategies Review: Stem Curriculum Guides to Engage Students and Ignite passion for All Lessons (2023) – Are you looking for the best STEM curriculum books guide to enhance your teaching and engage your students? Look no further!

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

From free play to curriculum-embedded activities, designing and constructing with bricks is a great way to engage students in hands-on learning. This post will share different types of project ideas for any elementary classroom. Free Play Students can engage in opportunities to play and create.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! The Olympics offer a dynamic setting for interactive learning, particularly for students from third to fifth grade. 5 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Upper Elementary 1.

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Vivify Stem

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Critical Issues of K-12 Engineering Education Post by Natasha Wilkerson December 28, 2021 Did you know that most state science standards now include engineering? But does engineering actually support science learning? Do engineering design challenges improve science learning? How do students feel about engineering?

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Vivify Stem

AUGUST 23, 2024

Designed to enhance student engagement and save time, these tools leverage existing content while sparking new ideas. Teachers are encouraged to explore and master the AI tools before introducing them to students. Planning: Create 5E lessons, PBL, unit plans, traditional lesson plans, science labs, and more.

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