All About STEM

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Great Science Share for Schools is the award-winning campaign that invites 5-14 year olds to share their own scientific questions and investigations, to raise the profile of science in schools and communities, and inspire young people into science and engineering.

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Congratulations to the British Science Association and UK Research & Innovation as 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of British Science Week! British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, featuring entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for people of all ages.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” Combining phenomena-based learning with 3D science standards helps students see science as a way to make sense of the world around them. The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

National STEM Day is November 8, 2024, the unofficial holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. 12 Projects for your STEAM program Twelve favorite STEAM projects where artistic thinking becomes the engine for unpacking solutions.

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All About STEM

MAY 12, 2023

The Great Science Share for Schools is coming! This year the NEW theme is ‘Science Around Us’ ” – The Great Science Share Get Involved! In the lead-up to the Great Science Share, themed activities and lessons are available to. Each year we provide an inspirational theme to stimulate curiosity.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. employers increasingly seek job candidates with skills or a background in computer science.

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STEM Education Guide

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The weather may be getting chilly, but that means plenty of time for fun winter science experiments! We’ve rounded up our favorite science and STEM activities for the winter. Build an Igloo STEM Challenge by Literacy with the Littles This one puts the “E” in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)!

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All About STEM

MARCH 12, 2024

There’s still time to book your school slot for a British Science Week STEM ambassador webinar! KS2/7-11) BSW 2024: Met Police present Biometrics – Past, Present & Future (KS3&4) BSW 2024: Engineering Storytime! (EY&KS1/4-7) These sessions are perfect to stream in class.

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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. In this case, I really am a physics teacher who, at one point , hated science; in fact, I spent the better part of the past decade trying to escape it.

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ED Surge

MARCH 14, 2023

Experts have described this as a 'golden age' of discovery in the area of learning science, with new insights emerging regularly on how humans learn. Our panel included: Barbara Oakley, a professor of engineering at Oakland University who works to translate the latest brain research into practical advice for teachers and learners.

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Educators Technology

AUGUST 30, 2022

Generation Genius is an educational website that offers standards-based K-8 video lessons covering various science and math topics. Generation Genius also offers a monthly homekit that contains supplies to help kids (under the supervision of adults) carry out hands-on science experiments at home. How much does Generation Genius cost?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 14, 2021

Here are five great ideas that are energizing and motivating: 5 Fun Science Experiments Kids Can Do at Home. Be it blowing soap bubbles or building towers of spaghetti, they are second only to seasoned engineers and CEOs at getting results. So, here are some fun activities and easy DIY projects to get your kids excited about science.

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Teach Science for All

DECEMBER 21, 2023

National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) just released their latest FREE report titled Rise and Thrive with Science: Teaching PreK-5 Science and Engineering. I haven’t dug into this much yet so I’ll have more to say later.

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Great Science Share for Schools is the award-winning campaign that invites 5-14 year olds to share their own scientific questions and investigations, to raise the profile of science in schools and communities, and inspire young people into science and engineering.

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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

OCTOBER 20, 2020

If you’re a senior in HS looking to continue your tech education, we have a list of the ten best colleges that will help you perfect your skills: 10 Best Colleges in the USA to Study Computer Science. Computer Science is a desirable degree for many students as it has great prospects and is linked to innovation in technology.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 17, 2023

About 10 years ago, Alan Garfinkel, a professor in the life sciences department at the University of California, Los Angeles, got a call. It was from his dean, who said that the department had inspected their freshman calculus course, “Calculus for Life Sciences.” Many leaders in the field want to change these statistics.

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All About STEM

MARCH 13, 2023

We’re so excited to celebrate British Science Week! British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will take place between 10-19 March 2023! Each year, British Science Week creates a nationwide.

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Career in STEM

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Michigan Tech engineering professor Joshua Pearce has an approach that can help people in the real world save money on STEM education, state-of-the-art scientific equipment and many consumer products we all use every day. The post How To Save Money on STEM, Science, and Life with Open Source appeared first on Career In STEM®.

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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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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Engineering in the Science Classroom Post Natasha Wilkerson November 22, 2022 Help! I am a science teacher, and I am trying to figure out how to integrate engineering in my classroom! Which engineering challenges best support science learning? What about engineering practices?

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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?

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Teach Science for All

APRIL 28, 2023

I’ve been collaborating with several science teachers on ways to support multilingual students in the science classroom. In a recent workshop we examined the NSTA Science Scope article Enhancing Science Lessons to Support Multilingual Students’ Engagement in Science & Engineering … Continue reading →

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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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Know Adam's Blog

JANUARY 20, 2023

Exploring the Role of Scientists and Engineers with NGSS Storyline Pedagogy The next-generation model of science instruction is not just about giving students a chance to take the lead in their own learning – it’s about students acting as scientists and engineers every day in the classroom.

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Stephen Wolfram

MARCH 5, 2024

So what about science? But that certainly doesn’t mean AI can’t importantly help the progress of science. But what I want to do here is to discuss what amount to deeper questions about AI in science. Three centuries ago science was transformed by the idea of representing the world using mathematics.

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Teach Science for All

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

I’m always on the lookout for high-quality FREE science units that are specifically designed to address the instructional shifts in the NGSS. I thought I would share a unit called Community Waters that I’ve been using for a couple of years in my science methods courses. I like to use these kinds of units as […]

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All About STEM

JANUARY 17, 2023

The NEW British Science Week FREE activity packs have been released! The British Science Association has created these packs in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to celebrate British Science Week. British Science Week will take place.

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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

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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. WHAT IS MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING? Materials scientists and engineers are interested in properties that affect how a material behaves and, therefore, how it can be used.

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Career in STEM

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this first blog within our new Top STEM Internships series, we’ll tell you all about the best internships to be found in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Here are five of the best science internships: 1. The program is awesome for anyone looking to start a career in biological science and research!

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Teach Science for All

MARCH 7, 2024

SOLID Start, short for Science, Oral Language, and Literacy Development from the Start of School, is a groundbreaking project from Michigan State University dedicated to transforming the educational landscape for early elementary students.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

Science education has undergone significant changes over the years, with modifications to curricula and instructional methodologies aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes. Unfortunately, the majority of these trends do very little in the work of advancing science education. What are science education teaching methods?

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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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STEMe

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Ancient Greek Science Achievements include the application of systematic inquiry into the individual, the world, and the universe, which all began in Lonia in the 6th century BCE with Thales of Miletus (l. Let us journey through time to uncover how these remarkable ancient minds shaped our present and continue to guide our future.

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The Science Penguin

JUNE 17, 2023

Luckily, The Science Penguin is not new to the changes We’ve been incorporating phenomena and engineering into our work with NGSS for quite some time. Check out the bite-sized summaries below to get the basics of the content of the new science TEKS. Hello, engineering! Phew, you’ve got some time!

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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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