ED Surge

MARCH 5, 2025

As a physics teacher, I am supposed to teach Newtons Laws of motion and how electricity works. When I gave one of my first assessments to a 10th grade physics class in 2022, one of the questions was a picture of a graph with a line that said, Find the slope of this line. as I circulated throughout the room to help.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Just like when learning sports, language or music, structured practice is really important for math, Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor of engineering for Oakland University, wrote in an email to EdSurge. But that doesnt mean its chaos, a nonstop free-for-all. And for people who love math, its already like art, she says.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2023

Periodic Table of Elements –interactive Periodic Table videos PhET Simulations for chemistry and physics Reactions –short videos on chemistry topics Slow Motion Chemistry — videos on chemistry Copyright ©2023 Askatechteacher.com– All rights reserved. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 30, 2021

Concord Consortium –chemistry, earth science, engineering, life science, physics. PhET Simulations for chemistry and physics. Chemistry instructional videos. ChemmyBear –resources for Chemistry and AP Chemistry classes. CK12 Chemistry simulations. Crash Course: Chemistry (videos). EMD PTE — periodic table.

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Chemistry Earth science Physics Curriculum 395

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Unity Playground: A Beginner-Friendly Version of Unity Unity Playground is a simplified version of the popular Unity game engine, specifically designed to introduce younger users to game development. With Construct 3, kids can experiment with game physics, visual effects, and even multiplayer options, opening up a world of possibilities.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

He noted that AI is already being used in the physical sciences to automate parts of the experimental process. The chatbot interviewer is part of an experiment by two professors at the London School of Economics, who argue that AI could change the game when it comes to measuring public opinion in a variety of fields. “It

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

4, 2024) – Intelitek and CoderZ, an Intelitek company, announced today that the Dallas ISD has approved the CoderZ coding platform and the RoboX 3D simulation platform for the district’s pre-engineering and robotics certification programs as part of a recent request for proposal initiative.

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STEM Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Moving your body is not only beneficial for your physical health, but has also been linked to improved memory and critical thinking skills. Oftentimes, school administrators, educators, parents, and students think of common classroom subjects separately from physical education (PE) class. Why Combine STEM and Physical Education?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2020

People keen on mathematics, physics, or IT were awe-inspiring and seemed to have supernatural abilities. STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Brianna, has some general observations about STEM education in 2020: Stem Education in 2020.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 17, 2023

Historically, women in STEM are often overlooked, undervalued, and even discouraged from pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. But today, women in STEM are breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and achieving incredible accomplishments that are changing the world.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 14, 2024

Two truths and one lie I often share with my class are: I am a physics teacher I hate science I love dogs The lie, unfortunately, is that I love dogs — they’re fine; I’m just not a pet person. Due to my background in engineering, I was selected for a physics teaching credential program instead of my first choice of English.

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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. Allows students to experiment safely with real-world scientific principles.

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STEM Education Works

JANUARY 27, 2025

Lets break STEM down letter-by-letter: Science Science is all about understanding physical systems and developing models/theories to describe how they work. By manipulating the flow of electrons through different materials, computers are able to harness very simple physics to transform the world around us. Until next time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

curricula for Chemistry and Physics that are NGSS-aligned. These can be applied to any number of subjects including agriculture science, biology, chemistry, Earth, engineering, environmental, Life Sciences, Physical Science, and physics. a wide variety of sensors and probes. bridge building kits. STEM modules.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Because often, I’m not physically with students to help with tech problems or down the hall from the school’s tech guru if I have problems, I now heavily select for digital tools that are quick to setup, intuitive to use, and straightforward to understand as well as engaging, flexible, and scalable with dynamic traits that can be re-engineered (..)

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2018

To that end, here are six worthy websites and digital tools that will make high school classes more engaging, more effective, and more student-centered than ever: 1 Monster Physics®. Monster Physics is a building game that lets kids ten and above explore the principles of physics. currently), iOS only. 2 Crash course.

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Stephen Wolfram

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

And it’s all based on ideas from our Physics Project —and on a fundamental correspondence between what’s happening at the lowest level in all physical processes and in expression evaluation. And this is where we can start making an analogy with physics. And now there’s a deep analogy to physics.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The engineering behind Evolutor. Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. TALK LIKE A BIOMANUFACTURER. Among the F1 constructors (e.g., GENOME SEQUENCING.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 17, 2023

Although science, technology, engineering and math fields have seen some progress in recent years, STEM remains relatively non-diverse. And while women are the majority of workers in health-related jobs, as of last year, they’re less present in the physical sciences or, say, engineering.

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STEM Education Guide

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

STEM subscription boxes are a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They are a great way to find activities that range from engineering to science to technology. Each month, you’ll receive a fun science or engineering activity!

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ED Surge

JUNE 15, 2023

And terms like “digital twins,” describing online copies of physical locations, have risen in prominence. A year ago, the concept of a metaversity was wrapped up in a version of the digital twin idea that sought to replicate the conditions of a big physical campus in the metaverse, Pomerantz says.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al., Young children naturally and informally engage in engineering-related behaviors and activities (Petroski, 2003).

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Futurum

JANUARY 4, 2023

Can quantum physics make the internet more secure? QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT — the physical phenomenon that occurs when a group of particles interact in such a way that the quantum state of each particle cannot be described independently of the state of the others. Fields of research : Quantum Physics, Quantum Technology, Optics.

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? In Australia, control engineers from the University of Melbourne and Rubicon Water have developed a system that automatically adjusts water supply to more efficiently meet demand. TALK LIKE A CONTROL ENGINEER. ABOUT CONTROL ENGINEERING.

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PCS Edventures

JULY 21, 2022

We all know that a more active lifestyle is good for you (it’s healthy to be healthy), but did you know that physical activity in an educational environment dramatically increases student learning and retention? Physically active learners: Are 20% more likely to earn a top grade in Math and English. Why do this?

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

CompuGirls was founded in 2006 by Dr. Kim Scott and introduces adolescent girls to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through culturally responsive practices and social justice. This conversation was one of many that reminded our learners about the dangers that exist in physical and online spaces.

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STEM Education Works

JANUARY 24, 2023

The “E” in STEM, “Engineering”, is a lot more diverse than it’s perceived to be. This week I was able to have a conversation with Jesse Burton, a very dear friend of mine and an Analysis Engineer at ThyssenKrupp. Can you explain how you ended up in your role at ThyssenKrupp and what kind of background you have in engineering?

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Futurum

AUGUST 30, 2022

Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering. Published: TALK LIKE A MATERIALS SCIENTIST AND ENGINEER. COMPOSITE – a material made from two materials with different physical and chemical properties. WHAT IS MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING? from the University of Birmingham, UK.

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Futurum

JUNE 30, 2022

How can engineering address human rights issues? Dr Davis Chacon-Hurtado , a Peruvian engineer at the University of Connecticut in the US, is using a human rights-based approach to engineering to solve these problems. TALK LIKE A HUMANITARIAN ENGINEER. Published: June 30, 2022. HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY?

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 18, 2024

Items for physical computing are everywhere. They are promoting their Future Engineers program. Though of course you will see their team showing up in many sessions. I highlight a few here. One textbook company has a small booth. I wonder that that means. I think I counted four universities promoting graduate programs for CS teachers.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2023

“The best hint of an answer I've found is in elementary school education where I've seen several very good quality experiments where they have had little kids — like every 20 or 30 minutes — they'd have them get up and do some little physical activities to get their wiggles out,” he said. Games are engagement engines,” he said.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues? Published: Dr Christopher Contag , a biomedical engineer and microbiologist at Michigan State University in the US, is creating engineered endosymbionts – bacterial cells that can be delivered into cells of other organisms where they can persist and control cellular functions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I No animations.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

There was a period of time when petrochemical engineering looked like an extremely safe haven because oil prices had gone quite high and there was a fracking boom. . … Labor market trends move very quickly, sometimes in a way that can make us look very foolish.

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Computing Education Research Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

Dan Garcia presented his work (with Armando Fox) on mastery learning which gives even non-CS majors the chance to get top grades in introductory CS classes (see nice piece that Berkeley Engineering wrote about their effort ). Many Engineers use MATLAB. My talk was about what were accessing non-CS majors on.

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Controlling and engineering systems for the benefit of all. Published: Professor Zi-Qiang Lang is an automatic control and systems engineer based at the University of Sheffield in the UK. Three of his former PhD students, a former PhD supervisor and Zi-Qiang share what it means to be an automatic control and systems engineer.

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