ED Surge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. EdSurge: What experiences laid the foundation for your role as a leader in STEM education in NYC Public Schools?

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 16, 2025

Developing an effective STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum for elementary students is crucial for fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. How Do You Build an Elementary STEM Curriculum? Ask yourself: What skills do I want students to develop?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Every corner of every life includes STEM, which explains the increasing interest in STEM-educated students to fill the nation’s jobs. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators. It's about preparing students for a future where technology and engineering are central.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In fact, elementary school educators have some of the highest levels of math anxiety compared with other fields of study. More than 90 percent of elementary school teachers are female. Math anxiety is a corrosive agent in the STEM talent pipeline. It is true of parents and it is true of teachers.

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ED Surge

JULY 4, 2023

Today, he’s an assistant professor in learning sciences and STEM education at Drexel University’s School of Education, and he leads the university’s Informal Learning Linking Engineering Science and Technology ( ILLEST Lab ). EdSurge: What is the gap that you've seen in children’s entertainment around STEM topics that you're trying to fill?

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CoderZ

APRIL 3, 2025

Congratulations to Alejandro Arroyo Ascencio, a 5th grade student at Douglas Elementary School , for being named the District Elementary Student of the Month. With his passion for coding, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to helping others, Alejandro is a true inspiration at Douglas Elementary. Congratulations, Alejandro!

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Vivify Stem

APRIL 3, 2025

STEM camps are one of my favorite ways to bring hands-on learning to life. Whether youre a classroom teacher looking to keep the learning going over summer break or youve been asked to run a STEM summer camp and dont know where to start, this post is for you. Why Host a Summer STEM Camp? Thats the magic of STEM done right.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks. Listen and Read.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Elementary education is a pivotal time in a child’s education journey. Early implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is key to student success in these complex subject areas. It is when students form preferences, gain confidence, and find a passion for learning.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Omar Cortez is a Robotics and Technology Teacher for elementary and middle school students in Dallas, TX. Using his expertise in robotics, coding, and drone technology, Omar has been successful in mentoring competitive robotics teams to state and global achievements, while driving engagement through district-wide STEM programs.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

JANUARY 1, 2023

Andrea Mango is currently a STEAM teacher in New York, helping her students and others in her school see that being flexible helps build STEM skills. STEAM #STEM @Dodge_WCSD pic.twitter.com/eq1YJ3xI00. Flexible Educator-STEAM/STEM (@AndreaMango1) December 1, 2022. Get Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

JULY 29, 2023

Ekuwah Moses is an Elementary Engineering teacher in Las Vegas, NV. She uses a variety of techniques to help over 700 students engage with STEM concepts and build a STEM culture in her school. Ekuwah shares how her previous teaching positions in Literacy allow her to help kids improve communication skills while doing STEM.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2022

14 Diverse STEM Picture Books for Elementary Students Our classroom libraries and the stories that we share with our students should be reflective of the diversity that makes up our world. This is especially important in STEM, demonstrating that science, technology, engineering, and math are accessible to ALL students.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

Since math classes progress in a mostly linear way, students have to get fractions to set them up for algebra; and how they do in algebra will likely influence whether they even get to try for advanced courses like calculus, a traditional weed-out metric for lucrative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. isn’t working.

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Teach Science for All

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This post is about the importance of teaching elementary science. But before I get to that, I want to talk to you about trees… One of my resolutions for the new year is to read more. Not scrolling on my phone “reading” but to get back to reading actual books every day: fiction, nonfiction, graphic […]

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Engage students during football season with STEM! Material List: Construction Paper Pipe Cleaners Straws Tape Scissors Popsicle Sticks Rubber Bands Small Plastic Condiment Cups or Dixie Cups Paper Football STEM Challenge is more than just a simple football craftivity. Students design and create a Field Goal and Paper Football.

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CSTEM

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

By: Reagan Flowers, PhD If youve been following us, youve likely noticed that we discuss high-quality STEM learning experiences. The long-term learning gaps created by COVID-19 school closures, a rapidly shifting job market, and funding cuts in the current climate make access to STEM education more essential than ever. STEM education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. TumbleBookLibrary TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks. Listen and Read.

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 2, 2025

This makes it a lively area as a center for technology and innovation where students with STEM skills can significantly benefit. With some of Nevada’s best educational facilities, museums, and learning centers, the city promotes robust STEM programs for Reno-area children and teens.

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ED Surge

MARCH 31, 2023

I saw the push for STEM education force students to choose either arts or technology for the slots that remained. And when that led to low enrollment for arts courses, I witnessed my colleagues become demoralized as their courses were cut and they were given sections of STEM courses to teach, unprepared.

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Love Learning STEM

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Do you need free weathering and erosion lessons for elementary kids? The lessons in these videos are aligned to NGSS and TEKS standards, and elementary kids are expected to learn about. Lesson #4 Sand Castle Stem Challenge Lesson Slides for Kids. They will learn about the impacts water, wind, and ice has on Earth’s materials.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 26, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of January When you can captivate students by the possibility of something new and imaginative, it can lead to opportunities for learning in STEM, design and making. This can happen in your classroom by adding read alouds to your STEM challenges.

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As fall turns to winter, parents and educators can use the winter months and holiday season to engage students in winter-themed STEM activities. By leaning into seasonal STEM activities, students can get excited about learning, and make a connection with something they love, like the holiday season!

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Stem Activities for Kids

JANUARY 22, 2023

This post contains ideas for celebrating the 100th Day of School for lower elementary students. If you are looking for ideas for upper elementary students, read this post about the 100th Day of School STEM. Why not celebrate how far your students have come with hands-on STEM activities?

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better. Not every child is temperamentally suited to be a social entrepreneur. Not every child is suited to be a scientist, mathematician, or artist.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2022

Groundhog Day is celebrated every February 2nd and it is the perfect time to engage your elementary students in STEM and maker learning. Need More Groundhog Day STEM Challenge Ideas? Keep the creativity and hand-on learning going with done for you Groundhog Day STEM challenges that pair well with any groundhog read aloud.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 13, 2022

Providing exposure to a variety of books helps to show students that STEM is for everyone. Books can highlight cool STEM topics like robotics, promote important ideas like sustainability, and showcase STEM careers. It is especially important for young girls and boys to see women as STEM role models. The Tree Lady by H.

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ED Surge

JULY 17, 2024

It was 2022 and I had recently been hired as the principal of an all-girls elementary school in New York, and it was my first visit to the school to meet students, staff and families. As I reflected, I found myself wondering aloud what it would be like leading an all-girls elementary school as a masculine-presenting queer woman.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Ashburn has many tech-related educational institutions, as well as private schools and learning centers where children can attend a STEM program. There are many types of STEM camps in Ashburn if your child is interested in coding, robotics, AI, science, or similar topics.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

6 Books to teach about the Winter Games with STEM: Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen Tacky and the Winter Games by Helen Lester Snowman Paul at the Winter Olympics By Yossi Lapid A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet by Kurt Browning Lucy Tries Luge by Lisa Bowes What Are the Winter Olympics?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Whether students pursue studies in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), social sciences, or business, they will likely encounter situations where graphing skills are essential. Preparation for Higher Education and Careers : Graphing skills are fundamental in many higher education disciplines and careers.

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Talk STEM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Engaging students in Math and STEM learning can be difficult at times – and talkSTEM is here to help. Check out these tips from talkSTEM/Comerica Teacher Fellows, Megan Acosta, on how to mix things up and keep kids wanting to talk STEM! Megan teaches 4th grade Math at Mockingbird Elementary in Dallas ISD. Share and Enjoy

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 28, 2025

STEM provides kids with the skills and knowledge they need to become the leaders of the future. Parents will find an endless amount of STEM camps in Miami where your kids can participate in science activities, programming learning, robotics classes, and much more. Programs are one week and run weekly from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The Best STEM Gift Guide for Kids! What is a STEM gift? The market is now flooded with toys and games labeled “STEM” but that doesn’t mean that it really qualifies as a quality educational toy. It inspires or demonstrates the actions of a STEM career. Access STEM Gift Guide here! We have you covered!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Elementary schools, high schools, universities and even vocational training courses are ideal places to incorporate 3D printing as part of the curriculum. . Yet 3D printers are a natural choice for instruction in STEM courses. A Revolutionized Classroom.

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