article thumbnail

Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

ED Surge

Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. Chemistry and physics teachers within these schools will deliver the curriculum. Students will learn to think like scientists.

STEM 298
article thumbnail

A Surprising Approach to Science Labs for Online Students Boosts Access to STEM Fields

ED Surge

That logistical hurdle has prevented colleges from offering full online degree programs in core science subjects like chemistry and biochemistry. These options can make college more affordable and flexible, which often appeals to people who are older than age 25. First semester, I took chemistry. No one has done it before.” ‘A

educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

9th Grade Chemistry Objectives

PHYSICS! BLOG!

To help get it started, I taught 2 sections of the new first year course: Modeling Chemistry. It was the first time the class was happening, my first (and probably last) time teaching chemistry, and there weren’t a lot of other 9th grade chemistry models to use. We aimed to do the first 8 units, and we did the first 7. (My

article thumbnail

Two Universities Team Up to Stay Alive, But Stop Short of Merging

ED Surge

“The main thing that we're interested in is increasing opportunities for adult learners and graduate students,” says John Tansey, a chemistry professor and faculty trustee at Otterbein. The partnership, he adds, gives them flexibility in giving those students a way into good careers.

Chemistry 268
article thumbnail

Exploring STEM Subscription Boxes: Empowering Young Minds for 2023 Back-to-School Success

Top 10 Sciencekits

MEL Science MEL Science specializes in chemistry-related subscription boxes. With a focus on engaging experiments and interactive materials, MEL Science brings the magic of chemistry to life. KiwiCo KiwiCo offers a range of subscription boxes tailored to different age groups, from infants to teenagers.

STEM 52
article thumbnail

Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence?

Futurum

While many animals display specialised forms of intelligence, humans are flexible and creative when dealing with unfamiliar circumstances as our brains have the capacity for adaptive learning. Understanding how the human brain functions so efficiently and flexibly remains one of the greatest mysteries of science.

Computer 130
article thumbnail

10+ STEM Activities for Afterschool Programs

STEM Sport

The beauty of these programs lies in their flexibility. Kitchen Chemistry Kitchen Chemistry: Younger kids can explore basic chemical reactions using everyday ingredients found in their kitchens, making science deliciously fun! Every student is unique, and so is their pace of learning.

STEM 52