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Coding for Kids: How to Boost Academic Achievement

PCS Edventures

Coding boosts academic achievement while simultaneously embedding life-long skills in learners. Elementary-aged learners are capable of providing computers with instructions to achieve a specific outcome through code! why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school? What are the long-term benefits of coding?

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Building & Using an Elementary STEM Curriculum Map

STEM Sport

Early implementation of the STEM curriculum leads to confidence and increased student achievement in STEM, which helps better prepare students for higher education and future careers. When implementing STEM in elementary education, educators and school administrators often benefit from creating a STEM curriculum map.

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A Chess Class for Elementary Students (with a DIY micro:bit -Driven Chess Clock)

User Generated Education

Develops Logic, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Playing chess requires a lot of “if-then” logical analysis and “what-if” scenarios, all necessary ingredients for developing logical and critical thinking. Teaches Flexibility and How to Stay Calm Under Pressure. Some Academic and SEL Benefits of Chess.

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Priming Your Students' Power Skills

PCS Edventures

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are essential for successful conflict management. Adaptability and Creativity: STEAM prepares learners for the rapidly-changing demands of the modern workforce, where adaptability and flexibility are seemingly a requirement. Creative thinking is also essential in STEAM.

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From Coding Robots to Eco-Detectives

PCS Edventures

Flexible Learning: Each program includes 12 engaging 1-hour lessons, allowing you to adapt the pace to your schedule. PCS Edventures programs encourage creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that benefit campers long after camp has ended. Need longer sessions? Extension activities are included. Charlton, K.,

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How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students?

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Maker education promotes creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills through applying new ideas, asking questions and synthesising information,” says Ginny. for STEM achieved so far? Training in elementary education, she is using the maker space to develop her STEM teaching skills and prepare for her teaching career.

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Engaging Students Right From the Start

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In normal times when students come to my classroom (I provide pull-out services for gifted elementary level kids), I get them doing hands-on activities within minutes of entering into my classroom. Most focusing activities take fewer than five minutes of class time and are highly flexible. Critical thinking is often activated.