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Knowledge vs. Experience: What I’ve Learned About the Art of Teaching

STEM Education Works

in Physics, I happen to think I know quite a bit about the subject of physics and science in general. I’ve found that having this kind of academic background in a hard science certainly helps me a lot when it comes to my job as a Curriculum and Outreach Specialist here at STEM Education Works. Teaching truly is an art.

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How to Teach the Human Body and 16 Sites to Help

Ask a Tech Teacher

Whether schools classify these topics as ‘health’ or ‘science’, the importance of understanding the processes that allow us to survive can’t be overstated. When teaching about the human body, start with a tool students are familiar with: the fill-in-the-blank worksheet. BrainPOP Jr. Try a different one.

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My Students Can’t Meet Academic Standards Because the School Model No Longer Fits Them

ED Surge

High numbers of students make it more difficult to plan for individual needs and force teachers to teach to an imaginary middle. Nonetheless, even in my district, we see multi-age and multi-year teaching opportunities disappear as we strive for a consistent curriculum and a common experience for all students.

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Education at Home (Homeschooling) is the BEST

Chillax Science

I have been in the world of science education for over two decades, but it wasn’t until I became a mother that I started thinking that homeschooling is best. Parents usually purchase textbooks and other learning materials to teach their children at home. Tests and quizzes are given to monitor the child’s progress.

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Skype a Scientist program in Indiana STEM

STEMx

I-STEM supports K–12 teachers and education leaders working to implement high academic standards toward STEM literacy for all students. It also provides Indiana education leaders with new knowledge about teaching and learning. In 2019, I-STEM shifted its focus to supporting the Indiana STEM Ecosystem.

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Is it STEM or a Craft?

Carly and Adam

These projects don’t often have connections to content areas, and they may not reinforce any academic standards. STEM learning is the combination of science, technology, engineering, and math. In some spaces, STEM might look like a science experiment or a design challenge. What is STEM? Dr. Jacie Maslyk.

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Helping Students Explore CTE Programs

Teach Hub

CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.”. Health science (37). California listed 17 different programs of study, and Florida listed 18. Architecture (30). Business (12).