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Fairy Tale STEM Challenges and Activities

Carly and Adam

Using materials such as pipe cleaners, cardboard, and straws, students must devise a safe and effective solution for Rapunzel's descent. In order to build their carriages students will can use a variety of non-consumable building materials.

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St. Patrick's Day STEM Centers

Carly and Adam

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patrick’s Day Creativity Challenges Armed with creativity printables , crayons, markers, and pencils, students will embark on a journey to solve St.

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Learning Where You Live: The Power of Place-Based Education

Teach Hub

Supports Student Learning Studies have shown that place-based education can lead to improved academic performance. It can also increase student engagement as well as students’ enthusiasm for learning. Through these experiences, students see how they can make a difference and make a positive contribution to society.

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Why is it Important for Schools to Offer Web Design Courses?

CTE Learning

Students engaged in web design projects apply mathematical principles for layout and proportions, logic for coding, and problem-solving skills to address design challenges. Students immersed in web design projects develop critical thinking skills as they make decisions about layout, color schemes, and navigation.

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Best STEM Competitions & Contests For Students 2023

The Maker Mom

The annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a Congressional initiative to encourage student engagement in STEM and, more specifically, computer science. Middle and high school students from across America are invited to participate as individuals or in teams. Newhouse Architecture + Design Competition.

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The Benefits of Cross-Curricular Instruction 

STEM Sport

Cross-curricular learning gives students the ability to problem solve and connect ideas with what they are learning to real-world value. Combining engineering/math and history: Students can become engineers in a lesson where they learn about historical buildings and are tasked with creating one of their own.

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Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: How to Create an Engaging Learning Environment

PCS Edventures

Learners in grades 6-8 develop an understanding of real-world architecture by designing STEM structures. They continue to problem-solve and look for areas to refine. As peers talk through the challenges they encounter, they help one another with problem-solving and determining the best course of action.