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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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It’s fascinating that today’s game playing youth want a set of rules they must beat, parameters they must meet, levels (read: standards) they must achieve, and a Big Goal (think: graduation) they can only reach after a lot of hard work, intense thinking, and mountains of problems. Problem Solving.

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STEM Calendar for the Month of May for Educators Everywhere

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From Thomas Edison’s light bulb to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, inventors throughout history have transformed our world through their ingenuity and problem-solving skills. Astronaut Day: Astronaut Day celebrates the bravery and achievements of those who venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere to explore the cosmos.

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

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As winter begins, keeping kids both physically and mentally active becomes a challenging task for parents and educators. The Magic of Kitchen Chemistry Chemistry is all around us, especially in the kitchen! This activity demonstrates key chemistry concepts and introduces hands-on learning concepts to students.

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Getting Older Students Excited About Science Class

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For example, a physics engineering challenge like designing a machine or device can help demonstrate the application of physics in engineering. For example, try connecting chemistry to real life by simply demonstrating the reaction of baking soda and vinegar, which produces carbon dioxide, causing a volcano eruption.

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. One of my proudest career achievements thus far is successfully completing my PhD.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

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It includes support for increased physical activity, as well as optional support to help with taking medication.” They also performed moderate-intensity physical activity for an average of 43 minutes more per week.” Results The principles of the MSLP are now well-established and have been tested in many studies. “In

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How can we make future places healthier spaces?

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INTERNET OF THINGS – the billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the internet, all collecting and sharing data. WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR PROUDEST CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS? MAKING PLACES HEALTHIER AND SMARTER. WHAT WERE YOUR INTERESTS WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP? I loved the outdoors – camping, hiking and climbing.

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