ED Surge

MAY 16, 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of children regularly miss elementary, middle and high school. It's good to support learning, it's important for accessibility, it's important to address accommodations for students. For students who don’t show up or who don’t engage, do their grades suffer?

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CoderZ

JULY 12, 2021

Jacqueline Moreno knows a thing or two about the impact of access. As the Director for Math and Science at Galena Park Independent School District (I.S.D) in Houston, Texas, Jaqueline spends her time finding ways to break down barriers for students and families. 69% of students at Galena I.S.D.

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National Science Foundation

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Framework for K-12 Science Education (National Research Council, 2012) served as the foundation for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS; NGSS Lead States, 2013a). The NGSS are expected of all students, hence “all standards, all students” with a focus on equity (NGSS Lead States, 2013b). 2021; Lee et al.,

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 8, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of December STEM learning is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math. Our December read-aloud STEM menus are full of activities for each of these books that will keep your students engaged and asking for more! Learn more.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

It doesn’t matter what you call it , as long as you are prioritizing the needs and interests of your students. STEM Science, technology, engineering, and math takes an integrated approach, creating connections across subject areas. It makes learning accessible to both right brain and left brain learners. So, Which One?

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STEM Sport

MAY 15, 2024

During the school year, educators and students follow a somewhat strict curriculum map , outlining what lessons will be taught to align with the necessary state standards, such as Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and K-12 Physical Education Standards.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning is a core part of a student’s education. Educators are tasked with finding engaging ways to get students interested in STEM learning starting as early as kindergarten and into high school.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 30, 2023

Photo by Markus Winkler: [link] The Best Resources and Strategies Review: Stem Curriculum Guides to Engage Students and Ignite passion for All Lessons (2023) – Are you looking for the best STEM curriculum books guide to enhance your teaching and engage your students? Look no further!

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STEMx

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

For computer science teachers, helping students conceptualize how information is transmitted and protected on networks can be difficult. While playing the game, students learn about concepts included in the Computer Science Teachers Association. K-12 Computer Science Standards.?To That’s the aim of .

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

From free play to curriculum-embedded activities, designing and constructing with bricks is a great way to engage students in hands-on learning. This post will share different types of project ideas for any elementary classroom. Free Play Students can engage in opportunities to play and create.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 24, 2023

Students engaged in STEAM might create a model or a prototype, resulting in unique examples and design solutions. A learning experience in STEAM may incorporate some or all of the components; science, technology, engineering, aspects of the arts, and math. Have more questions or need additional resources?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

LEGO Education designs standards-aligned sets for K-8 students and offers plenty of free support for teachers, including more than 400 online lesson plans —ranging in focus from computer science and English Language Arts (ELA) to robotics and coding— self-guided professional development and an online community where teachers share tips and ideas.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this classroom-focused episode, join us as we explore seven innovative strategies to breathe new life into worksheets, turning them into powerful vehicles for learning and student engagement. Teachers should gradually incorporate these strategies into their teaching to enhance student engagement and learning.

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National Science Foundation

JULY 5, 2022

Though women were once at the forefront of developing the disciplines of computer programming and software engineering (Berkeley School of Information, 2021), the computer science (CS) workforce in the US for the past three decades has become a field of mostly White and Asian men.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Here, we delve into creative and engaging activities that bring the concept of a solar eclipse to life in the classroom. These activities are perfect for elementary school teachers looking to inspire their students with the wonders of the cosmos through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

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CoderZ

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Equitable STEM and computer science opportunities are something that elementary educators have struggled to implement, myself included. In each lesson, I strive to teach in a way that my students WANT to learn and in the ways that they learn best while challenging them at the same time. BUT it does not have to be!

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 12, 2023

If you have multiple class groups, various grades, or even different student groupings, don’t fret! Each kit includes three, one-hour lessons in Science, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts for over 12 hours of hands-on engagement. What are some no-tech activities that boost student achievement across subjects?

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s educational landscape, teachers often find themselves racing against the clock, juggling lesson plans, assessments, and the ever-important (and sometimes seemingly impossible) task of keeping students engaged. STEM Sports® offers a wide range of STEM kits for K-8 students designed to simplify your lesson planning.

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In this article, STEM Sports® has compiled a list of ten (10) science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) kits for your teen’s interests! . The 4M Table Top Robot introduces teenagers to key STEM concepts such as robotics, engineering, mechanics, and science. MEL Science Subscription Kits. Physics Science Lab Kit.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 23, 2023

Let’s explore how three of our exciting STEM programs impact students’ resilience: BrickLAB Brain Builders (Grades 1-3), Science of the Human Body (Grades 4-6) and ESPORTS (Grades 6-12). Learners collaborate and use signature BrickLAB Perfect Bricks to problem-solve exhilarating science and engineering challenges.

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PCS Edventures

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A geographic information system (GIS) is a valuable tool for a wide range of STEM careers, including environmental science, civil engineering and market analysis. GIS and Science Careers: Many science careers utilize GIS to analyze and visualize data to uncover patterns in the world around them. So, what is a GIS? Let’s explore!

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PCS Edventures

OCTOBER 20, 2021

BrickLAB’s reusable bricks immerse learners in content across subject areas, boosting student engagement and achievement year after year. Engagement is just the start! For example, BrickLAB Core brings science, math, social studies and literacy into the three-dimensional world with twelve hands-on lessons per grade level.

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning can be daunting for educators who are not specialized in STEM subjects. This article is meant to address educators and school administrators who may not be STEM specialists but are looking to facilitate STEM lessons with their students.

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 18, 2023

Computer programming provides a strong base for future development in STEM-related fields, particularly in computer science and mathematics. Minecraft classes can keep students engaged in teamwork and learning valuable social skills while participating in a game that most kids enjoy.

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STEM Supplies

MAY 19, 2020

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have made professional learning networks so accessible that teachers can connect in real-time from all over the world. Previously, I put together a list of my elementary recommendations. Through building drones, students expand on their circuit and engineering lessons from previous years.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Pre-college experiences for students in elementary through high school can offer foundational skills that are age appropriate and speak to their developmental levels. Pre-college engineering is so much more than complicated math calculations and high-level understanding of science. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 6 (6), 248–254.

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Vivify Stem

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Instructional videos and live career chats connect each activity to real-world professionals, science concepts, and exciting current events. If you are looking for a way for students of all abilities to be creative and learn about science and engineering this program is for you! As a teacher, I love the setup of these lessons!

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STEM Education Shopping

APRIL 28, 2023

This makes it accessible to educators at all levels, from elementary school teachers to university professors. Once the program is created, the robot can be used to teach a wide range of subjects, from basic math and science to more advanced topics like engineering and robotics.

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Scientific Method can be used with students at any grade level. Used primarily in science, the scientific method can also be used in experiences that focus on math and engineering. As students design their devices, they have access to a variety of materials and are given free rein as to what they will create.

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ED Surge

JULY 14, 2022

I have been a reader of dystopian fiction for years, primarily due to my role as librarian to upper elementary and middle school students. How would I have felt reading a story like that in the midst of a global pandemic, or during a crisis in which I couldn’t access food for my children?

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Maydm

JUNE 11, 2021

As a high school student, Winnie had a passion for both math and the social sciences. Her teachers pushed her into the “easier” path of social sciences rather than encourage her interest in STEM subjects. And throughout my sort of high school experience, I’d been, you know, passionate about social sciences.

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