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Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Classrooms

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This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. By understanding and utilizing these resources, you can create a more engaging educational environment that caters to various learning styles.

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Space Engineering: A 5E Science Unit on Heat Transfer

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Get your students engaged about the science of heat transfer with a 5E STEM challenge that culminates with students creating a heat shield to protect a space craft and (chocolate) crew! Or another favorite of students is: How does a Yeti cup keep liquid hot or cold? Check out our full teacher and student STEM guide.

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Plan It, Print It, Innovate It: How MimioSTEM Inspires Possibility

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Since the district introduced MimioSTEM solutions, learners have been immersed in innovative technologies that spark curiosity, foster creativity and bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. As a result, student engagement and hands-on learning have reached new levels.

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Hands-On Geometry: 2D Shapes STEM Task Cards & Engineering Challenges

Carly and Adam

These hands-on, inquiry-based challenges help students explore geometric concepts through creative engineering activities using sticks and dough making math come to life in a fun and meaningful way. Promotes Hands-On Learning Provides interactive, engaging experiences that help students better understand STEM concepts.

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The Engineering Design Process vs. The 5E Model

STEM Education Works

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. Stages Involved: Engage : Captivate students’ interest and stimulate their curiosity.

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This Obscure College Major Commands $100K Within Four Years

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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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Engineering Education for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Content, Pedagogy, and Assessment

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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).