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Bird Nest STEM Activities and Challenges

Carly and Adam

This hands-on activity not only encourages creativity and problem-solving but also deepens students' understanding of the life cycles of these birds, integrating biology into the mix. By providing a diverse array of consumables, students are given the freedom to innovate and experiment, leading to a myriad of nest designs.

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

Futurum

Dr Punsara Navaratna and Dr Alessandro Pontillo are using wind tunnels and computer models to explore the potential of making aircraft wings longer, thinner and more flexible. Control engineering Half of the world’s accessible fresh water is used in large-scale irrigation for our food and natural fibre production.

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Cultivating Healthy Learners: Student Nutrition & the Human Body

PCS Edventures

Well, to put it simply, biology is the study of living things. Biology Online.). By studying biology and understanding the importance of homeostasis, we can better maintain that internal equilibrium. Studying biology makes for better learners. If you’re reading this, you’re a living thing. degrees Fahrenheit.

Biology 98
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Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code

Ask a Tech Teacher

An all-new version of StudioWeb has just been released – and we’re excited for the Sunburst community to now have access to this incredible program. Self-paced learning ensures success of all students, with open-ended and flexible lesson plans. Coding Curriculum & Certifications (Grades 6-12). Wonder Workshop.

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Low Prep Activities: Quick and Easy Ideas for Engaging Learning

STEM Sport

Because of these constantly conflicting priorities that fill a teacher’s day, having easily accessible and quick STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities is a great way to ensure it is included in the curriculum. Mini Ecosystems Foster a love for biology by having students build mini ecosystems in transparent jars.

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What can fruit flies tell us about virtual reality exercise?

Futurum

Losing access to the ‘miracle drug’ and its benefits will only make things worse. Although this model organism is just a few millimetres long, it shares around 60% of its genes with humans, meaning it can help us to understand our own biology and develop new medical treatments. Dr Robert J. (RJ)

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

Futurum

There’s a lot of exciting science out there, but for it to be useful for society, it needs to be translated into accessible technology that can be commercialised,” says Jin. Though we work long and sometimes unsociable hours, we have a good degree of flexibility. “I The other potential limitation is people. I think I’ve achieved a lot.

Biology 98