Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Post by Lauren Kelly November 2, 2024 If you're a Texas educator, you’ve likely heard about the new science standards that now include engineering practices. In this post, we’ll explore what Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are, why they’ve been added, and how you can seamlessly incorporate them into your classroom.

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. Students can start as early as upper elementary school with programs like Ozaria , a narrative adventure game that sets a foundation of core computer science (CS) concepts.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

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

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 17, 2015

I also have colleagues who think it takes a special brain to understand tech (the same way students think about math and science)–one they don’t have. Try the problem-solving that has worked in other situations–like intuit a solution, look around the screen and see what pops out, and read the manual.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. Well-planned case studies can challenge students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. And you can find them online on UBC’s open case study page.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve, show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving exhilarating. 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.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

At the core of every action is problem-solving: Minecraft encourages kids to tinker. Problem Solving. Problem solving has become granular to good lesson plans. To be effective in Minecraft worlds requires science, technology, engineering, and math — or STEM. Minecraft Resources.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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Teach Hub

JULY 19, 2024

Imagine a classroom where students were creative thinkers and had the confidence to solve problems and develop innovative solutions easily. To help make this dream a reality, we’ll explore why problem-solving skills are essential and give you some tips and strategies on teaching both younger and older students problem-solving skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2023

Recent years have seen a resurgence for some great reasons: Problem-solving skills: Bridge building requires you to identify and solve problems, such as how to make a bridge strong enough to support a certain weight or how to make a bridge that is aesthetically pleasing.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This includes developing competency in social-emotional learning, design thinking and computational thinking, whether or not students eventually study computing or engineering or enter the information technology industry. Mindsets for innovation are the cognitive processes necessary to engage in innovative and complex problem-solving.

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STEM Education Works

JUNE 3, 2024

Currently, two methodologies have been at the forefront of my own exploration, and these have become the basis for which I design our STEM curriculum: The Engineering Design Process (EDP) and the 5E Instructional Model. Steps Involved: Ask : What is the problem? Engineer : Apply new knowledge and skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

You excel in subjects that require problem-solving skills and have a strong understanding of numbers and patterns. Here are some ideal subjects for left-brain dominant individuals: Electrical or Computer Engineering Electrical or computer engineering is a perfect fit for left-brain dominant individuals.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There comes a point very early in a child’s educational experience where they self-select themselves in or out of subjects like math and science. PLTW strives for students to experience an engaging, hands-on way to learn about engineering, computer science and biomedical science.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? Metaverse –create apps using Metaverse’s AR platform. Coding Curriculum. Scratch Jr.

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MAY 3, 2024

STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. The most important thing is the science behind the state-of-the-art technology, which is CO2 laser, diode laser, etc.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. Adding Play to the Day Dr. LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and SPIKE™ Prime sets were offered to interested teachers last year as part of a districtwide plan to provide every student with equitable access to coding, robotics and engineering instruction. Why Teachers ??

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2023

The idea came to Asemota, who is in her final semester as a biomolecular science major with a computer science minor, during the doldrums of pandemic lockdown isolation in 2020. How did you get involved with computer science and coding? And for me, the solution was biomedical engineering.

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

That means new teachers must learn how to teach science, technology, engineering and math on-the-job. Problem Solving. Besides so many digital tools–how does anyone stay up to date on them–there’s a worse problem: What happens when something doesn’t work? Student Choice.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. Teach it as a language used to describe things and as a tool for real life problem solving.” So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists?

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MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Science is our natural world, from the land we live on to the oceans and space we aspire to visit. Many immigrants with strong math and science skills are warmly accepted to not just the US, but many other western nations. Keep at it.

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JUNE 12, 2020

Good applications not only for space but engineering, mechanics, and computer technology. They choose what science their satellite will study, select the wavelengths, instruments, and optics that will be required, and then build! A real interest in telescopes and space science will make this game more meaningful. Cost: Free.

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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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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education? But the finer points of instructional science or political brawls aren’t the only things decelerating student learning. Or even newer math ?) and competing ideas about why so many kids struggle with this core subject. isn’t working.

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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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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

Hence, I argue that we must address problems in our field before the damage to children is too great to overcome. Science education has undergone significant changes over the years, with modifications to curricula and instructional methodologies aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes. Why do I say that?

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 11, 2024

Imagine an evening brimming with discovery, excitement, and hands-on learning, where families come together to explore the fascinating world of science. Welcome to Family Science Night —an enriching and educational gathering crafted to ignite the curiosity of both children and adults! Need some ideas for your Family Science Night ?

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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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Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As students move into middle and high school , it becomes increasingly challenging for them to maintain excitement and enthusiasm for subjects like math and science. Here we’ll explore a few key areas to help you make science class more appealing so your older students will get excited about science class again.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

It’s the teacher’s responsibility to insure students learn over-arching concepts such as how to speak to a group, how to listen effectively, how to think critically, and how to solve problems. The vehicle for teaching these ideas is history, science, and literature, but they aren’t the goal.

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MARCH 21, 2018

Once the invention is complete, Monster Physics will render it with a built-in physics engine and let students operate their creation in real time. Monster Physics comes with fifty missions for students to solve and includes simple tutorials as well as clever challenges. 5 Engineering games. 2 Crash course. Free, web-based.

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PCS Edventures

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

SMart Engineering: The Intersection of Science, Math and Art SMart (Science, Math, Art) In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation, an important synergy exists between science, mathematics and art in the field of engineering. These skills are the foundation of SMart engineering.

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As educators celebrate Black History during Black History Month and beyond, check out the plethora of hands-on activities in this course that students can experience… To Infinity And Beyond: A rocket blast off experience for children, a glimpse into the world of aerospace engineering inspired by STEM Icon Guion Bluford. Pumping The Heart!:

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STEMx

JULY 18, 2022

Q: Tell us about the transportation resources developed by the Institute of Transportation Engineers: What is the ITE, and why did it create these resources? These lessons can be integrated into STEM classes or even math and science courses where topics covered are relevant.

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STEM for Kids

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This exciting, hands-on contest invites young learners to collaborate on projects in biomedical engineering, data science, and AI, with the aim of solving real-world problems through STEM. Learners will explore exciting career paths of Biomedical Engineering and Data Science / Artificial Intelligence.

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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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Science and Steamteam

MARCH 14, 2022

New Picture Books for Science. Each year, I enjoyed adding some new picture books for science to my classroom library! I still love to check out the list of “outstanding science trade books for students” that is published on the National Science Teaching Associations website each year. The Beak Book.

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