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Constructing a Successful STEM Lesson

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From coding to engineering to biology, the STEM subjects have a broad range of content to offer to you and your students, but sometimes the way you implement a STEM lesson is just as important as the subject matter you decide to focus on. Dr. Jake Roark The post Constructing a Successful STEM Lesson appeared first on STEM Education Works.

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3 Ways to Increase Critical Thinking at Your School

Carly and Adam

This is my third school year delivering play-based professional learning to the teachers there, and the administrators asked that I focus our day of learning on critical thinking. Critical Thinking” a buzzword we hear often in the EDU world, especially in STEM spaces. Lean into the discomfort of not knowing “how.”

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13 Online Bridge Building Resources

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Critical thinking skills: Bridge building requires you to think critically about the different factors that affect the design and construction of a bridge, such as the materials used, the forces acting on the bridge, and the environment in which the bridge will be built.

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Brilliant Enginering with Our Balsa Bridge Building Kits (2023)

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Photo by Olga Lioncat: [link] Brilliant Enginering with Our Balsa Bridge Building Kits (2023) – Looking for a hands-on and educational project that will put your engineering skills to the test? Through this process, you will develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as enhance your engineering abilities.

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Exploring Construction Fun: Magnetic Balls and Rods Building

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As a construction enthusiast, I can’t get enough of the endless possibilities offered by magnetic ( 1 ) balls and rods building sets. By manipulating the magnetic balls and rods, children are able to construct various shapes and structures. This will encourage children to think outside the box and create unique structures.

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Left-brain or Right-brain Dominant? Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths

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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. Electrical or computer engineers design, develop and test electrical systems or computer software.

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Engineering Gifts for Kids ?

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There are budding engineers in all grade bands of the education system, even if the student might not know it yet. It is essential that we as parents and educators expose students to hands-on, engaging engineering curriculum and lessons starting at a young age. This is a great engineering gift option for any age!