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 is also the author of two children’s books that build upon her Ghanaian heritage.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

What happened to STEM? The speakers especially those from the manufacturing industry kept making the point that their firms needed STEM professionals, particularly for engineering and product development roles. Thats when I realized it had been a while since Id heard a conversation centered on STEM. Then COVID-19 hit.

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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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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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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Department of Education made a change in 2023 by classifying naval architecture in tandem with the related field of marine engineering.) We set out to find out why a college major that pays dividends for students seemingly doesn’t have much name recognition. Meanwhile, marine engineers are focused on the engine room.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As a first-time STEM teacher, there can be a lot of questions around how to successfully implement STEM with students. How do I keep them engaged? These are some of the many questions new educators ask themselves when implementing STEM curricula for the first time. How do I ensure the learning objectives are met?

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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.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 26, 2022

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. One way parents and educators can help improve children’s STEM literacy is through early introduction. By adding STEM into early childhood education, children are set up for success with the opportunity to gain comfort and passion in these subjects.

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STEM Sport

MARCH 14, 2025

The new season and the rapid arrival of April makes it the perfect time for parents and educators to tap into seasonal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities that will get students excited and engaged in STEM.

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STEM Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

If this mental separation between core classroom subjects, such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is removed, educators can find a seamless opportunity to enhance student learning experience and performance. Why Combine STEM and Physical Education? But, where do you start?

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Thousands of students go through the university’s life sciences department, he adds, but a lot of them don’t graduate with degrees in those fields. This story also appeared in USA Today Falling off that path can lock students out of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.

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ED Surge

APRIL 16, 2024

Supporting Upward Mobility Another piece of good news from the analysis is that Latinos are entering STEM majors at a rapid pace, with a 44 percent increase in STEM degree attainment from 2015 to 2020. There’s more that colleges and universities could be doing to help Latino students break into higher-paying jobs, Santiago says.

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Box Light

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In today's tech-centric world, early coding instruction from K-5 has gained prominence because knowledge and skills go beyond the classroom and help shape future STEM success. It fortifies math proficiency, enriches scientific comprehension, and instills engineering mindsets.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Early implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is key to student success in these complex subject areas. In this article, you will explore 23 easy-to-implement STEM lessons educators and/or parents can facilitate with elementary-age students to spark curiosity in STEM.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

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. Olivia Davison "He was struggling with the coding and engineering components. And he did.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patricks Day STEM Activities for Kids 1. Patrick's Day with essential STEM skills. Patrick’s Day Creativity Challenges 2.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Some educators on Reddit discussion boards have pointed out that Liljedahl has not published research on whether his approach leads students to earn higher marks on standardized tests, focusing instead on student engagement. We don't need another socially engineered solution that nobody wants to do.

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PCS Edventures

MARCH 7, 2025

These arent just hobbies or after-school distractions; theyre structured educational pathways that develop problem-solving skills, technical literacy, and teamwork while preparing students for careers in STEM, digital media, and software development. Like traditional sports, it builds teamwork, perseverance, and discipline.

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All About STEM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While CREST activities are often used as enrichment tools to encourage extra-curricular student engagement with STEM subjects, many directly support learning within the science. . “Project-based activities like those offered by CREST have been a lifeline for educators.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

STEM, STEAM, STREAM (or some other version of this integrated model of learning) is known by many different names. Whether your school chooses to add the A for the arts or an R for reading, robotics, or even religion, these are all great ways to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 29, 2022

What exactly is STEM? Maybe a colleague or administrator visits your STEM classroom and has some questions, objections, or misconceptions about what they see. STEM and crafts are both hands-on in nature, but STEM is much, much more! While STEM and crafts may have a few similarities, they are very different.

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 10, 2023

STEM competitions are a great way to build friendships and have fun while building STEM skills. Below you’ll find an awesome list of science, engineering, and robotics competitions for middle and high school students to help you find the right one for your child. The entry period starts in early February.

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 2, 2023

This learning style is commonly used when teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) because its real-world connections help students gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts. Regardless of grade level, it can be difficult to keep students engaged throughout project-based lessons.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This post will share a few of our favorites, along with some hands-on STEM and engineering challenges to extend student thinking while incorporating hands-on engagement. Lessons for each of these ideas can be found in our TpT Store or in the STEM Teachers Club Membership.

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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. STEM is gaining awareness and importance amongst educators and parents. Jobs in the STEM workforce are growing 20 percent faster than only other occupations. Scientific literacy.

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Carly and Adam

AUGUST 28, 2024

As the school year kicks off, September presents a perfect opportunity to engage students in STEM activities that are not only educational but also fun and inspiring. This month, we'll be diving into engineering principles, fostering a growth mindset, and celebrating creativity with International Dot Day. Creativity 3.)

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

Part artificial intelligence (AI) battle simulator and part code engine for learning real Python and JavaScript, it’s redefining what an esport can be and giving the next generation of engineers a platform to showcase their creative coding abilities. The CodeCombat AI League is the first of its kind.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 23, 2023

control Everyday experiences teach these valuable skills and STEM activities are a great way to embed them into daily instruction. Engaging STEM discussions promote positive mindsets and foster meaningful connections among peers. Fast-paced engineering activities encourage teamwork and problem-solving. competence 2.

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CoderZ

AUGUST 23, 2021

In these communities and districts, it is not uncommon for STEM classes to be taught without proper access to school labs, computers, and Internet access. Right now, the pipeline for students in these communities to succeed in the tech industry is weak, but it doesn’t have to be. Enter, the Amazon Future Engineer.

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 23, 2022

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects can be difficult to implement in the classroom – especially at the K-2 grade level. Despite the possible challenges when starting to implement STEM in early education, there are many benefits to students who have early exposure to these subjects.

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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? Are teachers prepared to teach engineering effectively? What is the engineering design process?

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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. These December STEM read aloud menus provide a variety of STEM activities that can be used after reading or listening to the story. How much exactly?

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STEM Education Guide

APRIL 9, 2022

With the evolutionary approach to education, the emphasis on STEM in the classroom increases across grade levels. Therefore, the learning experiences and types of activities that students in primary grades have access to must expand to meet rising expectations and keep up with the pace. How Are Educators Acclimating to STEM Education?

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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? Can engineering design fit into 5E science units? 5E is especially useful when students have deeply held misconceptions.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning is essential to a student’s core curriculum. Educators around the world are putting an emphasis on STEM learning in the classroom to improve STEM literacy and prepare students for the rapidly growing STEM workforce. Price: $75.00

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

All of these topics (and more) are a part of STEM - the investigation of S cience, T echnology, E ngineering, and M ath. Engineering Design Process vs. The Scientific Method STEM learning is an opportunity to engage students in lessons that prompt them to think, plan, experiment, and invent.

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Futurum

JULY 22, 2022

Top tips for engaging your STEM students. How can you keep your STEM students engaged in the classroom? Follow these tips to keep your STEM classes interesting and exciting. If a student’s answer to “Why am I learning this?” Image credit: The STEAM Team. Pinterest. Make it relevant.

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