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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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Department of Education and will last five years. Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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Engineers Week Feb. 18-24

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The goal is to inspire the next generation of engineers, showcase the importance of engineering in solving global challenges, and recognize the achievements of engineers and encourage young people to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Looking for resources for your students?

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Why is Tracking Students a Problem? (Part 1 in a series)

Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

They acknowledged that they had three levels of biology, chemistry, and physics – consumer, regular, and honors. Based on a meta-analysis of dozens of studies, Terrin an Triventi (2023) did not find tracking correlated to higher achievement, but did find it correlated with unequal opportunities.

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STEM Calendar for the Month of May for Educators Everywhere

STEM for Kids

Astronaut Day: Astronaut Day celebrates the bravery and achievements of those who venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere to explore the cosmos. With a growing network of STEM For Kids® operators, educators, trained teachers, and franchisees, we have impacted numerous communities across the globe.

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7 Popular Science Museums

Educators Technology

Science museums from all around the world capture and document this knowledge allowing anyone interested in learning about science, to access this wealth of knowledge and learn about major achievements and milestones that got us where we are today. To learn more about the museum, you may want to check its website. Visit the museum's website.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

Cool Cat Teacher

Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals. Did you know that Dell has a cost-free education discount program offered to educators and their friends and family all year long?

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Wherefore Art Thou, Physics Teacher?

National Science Foundation

Although it is perhaps a bit peculiar to apply Shakespeare to physics teaching career contemplations, the notoriously misinterpreted question of “ Wherefore art thou ?” We believe it is vital to scrutinize the “wherefores” of successful physics teachers, in both the classic meaning ( why teach physics?) 2021; Shah-Amoah 2020).

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