STEM Education Works

APRIL 19, 2022

Spring and Outdoor Astronomy Tips. Plan an outing with your family, or encourage your students to dive into the world of astronomy at night from home. But Dr. Jake,” you may ask, “what if bad weather and cloud cover get in the way of my astronomy experience?” Astronomical Alternatives. Well, you’re still in luck. Dr. Jake Roark.

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Computer Science Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Last spring, while I was teaching at a new (to me) school I spend some time with a teacher of astronomy. (task-specific programming => TSP => Teaspoon) Mark’s work involves “ adding a teaspoon of computing into other subjects.” It’s still some early days on this effort but it looks very promising.

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Computer Science Teacher

MARCH 7, 2022

Engineering, astronomy, physics, and business are just some of the areas where programming is growing as a tool. Traditionally, CS 1 was a course taken by CS majors and was preparation for the rest of the CS curriculum. Today it is not that simple. The CS department is the best department to teach this first course. What does that mean?

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Smore Science

APRIL 4, 2022

Astronomy Photographer of 2021. Astronomy Photographer of 2021. Astronomy Photographer of 2021. Astronomy Photographer of 2021. The post Stunning Astronomy Pictures: Winners of the ASTRO2021 Photo Contest appeared first on Smore Science. “The Silver Dollar” by Patrick Winkler (Austria). Winner, Galaxies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2018

A better student will have several options to solving the problem, as the problem may be in flux ( natural disaster, such as a flood) or have several unknowns ( problems in physics and astronomy). The student will integrate all of their other subject domain learning and apply it to the problem at hand.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 19, 2024

Astronomy Kits by KT ([link] For kids who are fascinated by the stars and planets, astronomy kits are a great way to learn about the universe. Some astronomy kits also come with educational books and guides, making it a comprehensive learning experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2023

Fields such as genetics and astronomy have also benefited from the collaborative approach, and key developments came about due to the contributions of numerous interested individuals. Such projects are especially useful in population studies, wildlife conservation efforts, psychological surveys, and behavioral research.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2018

Crash Course is an immensely-popular YouTube video stream (with over a half a million viewers and counting) offered by two brothers who record weekly ten-fifteen minute videos addressing a wide variety of AP high school curriculum topics such as physics, astronomy, biology, history, chemistry, US history, World history, and computer science.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2023

Of course it’s wonderful to study astronomy and look up at the same stars that we all see, but a rich curriculum will also make room for studying the unique issues, people and history of the neighborhoods around our schools.

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Newton STEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The New England Sci-Tech (NEST) STEM education center (16 Tech Circle, off Route 9 in Natick) will host Astronomy Day on October 1 , 4PM-9PM.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2018

A better student will have several options to solving the problem, as the problem may be in flux ( natural disaster, such as a flood) or have several unknowns ( problems in physics and astronomy). The student will integrate all of their other subject domain learning and apply it to the problem at hand.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Leap Day presents a unique opportunity to explore time, astronomy, and the Earth's orbit in a fun and engaging way. Download the Leap Year STEM Challenge Looking for More Hands-On Astronomy Resources for Your Students? Check out our Astronomy STEM Centers! Have more questions or need additional resources?

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STEMe

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Through their systematic observations and logical deductions, they established the foundations of mathematics, astronomy, physics, and medicine that we still build upon today. Their pursuit of these answers was not merely academic—it was revolutionary.

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Stephen Wolfram

MARCH 29, 2024

Basic Eclipse Computation It’s taken millennia to get to the point where it’s possible to accurately compute eclipses. But now—as a tiny part of making “everything in the world” computable—computation about eclipses is just a built-in feature of the Wolfram Language. The core function is SolarEclipse.

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Newton STEM

MARCH 6, 2022

On March 18 at 6:30PM, the Center’s public planetarium show will be Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries , a full-dome film suitable for all ages, followed by a discussion with the Director of the Center and a graduate student about career paths and areas of expertise in physics and astronomy. Tickets are $5.

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How to STEM

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

International Astronomy Day (7th May). International Astronomy Day is a worldwide event which is observed annually on the 7th May. Star-gazing, visits to planetariums and astronomy workshops are common activities. How to get involved… Check out the Earth Day website Try the National Geographics kids resources.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This natural phenomenon, where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, briefly turning day into night, can ignite the imagination of young minds and foster a lifelong interest in astronomy. Build a Paper Plate Solar Eclipse Model Creating a paper plate solar eclipse model is an interactive way to teach kids about astronomy.

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Futurum

JANUARY 31, 2023

Download the article Reference [link] Link to the activity sheet Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email Sownak gives a talk at an international conference in Shanghai, China, in 2019 Sownak and his colleagues played for the Durham Galacticos football team during a National Astronomy Meeting! index.php? . •

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ED Week

JULY 21, 2022

Educators can use the show-stopping images to teach about astronomy, the scientific method, and how a big project comes together.

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Career in STEM

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Astronomy STEM Challenge. Develop basic astronomy skills, go on a stargazing scavenger hunt, and more! This poster also includes fun online STEM career exploration activities – a win win! From hunting for aliens to searching for life on Mars, space is amazing!

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Astronomy for Beginners Astronomy lessons open up students’ minds to the vastness of the universe. In this section, we highlight astronomy lessons for beginners, setting a strong foundation for challenging lessons in the future. This lesson combines science and technology lessons to improve student learning.

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Scientix

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

To do so, every partner country decided to share an area of expertise and design hands- on activities, so the students could explore areas that traditionally are not covered by the curricula in Secondary Education, such as architecture, astronomy and cultural heritage history. Romania: Measurements & Astronomy.

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STEM Education Works

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Meanwhile, I came across an astronomy class that I fell in love with and wanted to dive deep into. Since my school did not have an astronomy major, I had to go into physics if I wanted a career in astronomy. Going into my undergrad I wanted to be a political science major, but soon enough I realized it wasn’t for me.

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CSTEM

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Through VR, students of all ages engage deeply, working with large datasets in fields like genetics, astronomy, and climate science. .” Google Expeditions : Kids land on Mars or explore a carbon capture lab, gaining insights that textbooks cant provide.

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STEM Education Guide

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

One box may focus on veterinarian sciences and another on astronomy. Age: 5-12 15. Club SciKidz SciKidz subscription boxes are unique in focusing on a specific scientific career in each box. You can view all of their past boxes here ! )

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Career in STEM

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This internship is great for any students looking to work in the field of astronomy. For further reading, check out these two lists of science internships: Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: list of top Astronomy and Physics internships Fastweb: list of STEM internships Not sure where to start?

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STEM Education Works

APRIL 4, 2023

April is Global Astronomy Month , a time to gaze up into the sky, find constellations, and learn more about the ever-expanding universe! Bonus Blog: Last year Dr. Jake wrote “ Astronomy Tips for Star Gazers ” celebrating Astronomy Day! Big Astronomy educator guide and additional activities and resources. Register here.

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STEM Next

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I was stationed in the astronomy section where I shared information with visitors about things like supernovas and the Mars rovers. This experience is where I really developed my interest in astronomy and I loved being able to share what I learned with my community. .

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 2, 2025

Four-day overnight spring/fall camps and 3-day overnight winter camps offer kids the chance to study nature sciences like geology, astronomy, and ecology at beautiful Camp Galilee on Lake Tahoes eastern shore. During these camps, kids delve into different daily science topics through experiments, crafts, and games.

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Futurum

AUGUST 4, 2022

Department of Physics and Astronomy. Astronomy and Astrophysics. ABOUT ASTRONOMY. Astronomy is something that surely interests all of us to some degree and is a field that is ready for new discoveries. WHAT DOES GAIL FIND MORE REWARDING ABOUT HER RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY? EXPLORE CAREERS IN ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS.

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Smore Science

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Astronomy is very closely related to physics, and thus most astronomers are also physicists. One can pursue a career in astronomy by graduating with a degree in physics and then earning a master’s degree in subjects like astrophysics and astronomy. Knowledge of astrophysics is quite important for astronomy.

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Stem Activities for Kids

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Find more information about this astronomy activity at the following links: Mighty Wonderer Website. Give the gift of education and inspiration with Mighty Wonderer! Check out our Instagram , Twitter , or Facebook for videos of the model. Shop on Amazon *.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Star Walk Kids is a fantastic iOS app for teaching kids about Astronomy. astronomy educational apps space' This is a super-fun interactive experience that lets users point their iOS device to the night''s sky and then watch as stars/constellations get filled in. I highly recommend checking out Star Walk Kids by clicking here !!!

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STEM Minds

DECEMBER 3, 2021

From astronomy and marine biology kits to coding puzzles, it’ll be easy to find a toy they love. . These beautifully-illustrated books celebrate curiosity, creativity, and being yourself as they explore different careers and paths! For the Visionary: .

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STEMe

AUGUST 23, 2024

Though I'm mainly interested in these two fields as they intersect within human physiology, my articles also dabble in other neat subjects such as epidemiology and astronomy. In my free time, you'll find me poring over some good books or gardening under the sun. Take a look at some of my articles below: [link] [link] [link] [link]

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STEM Next

APRIL 29, 2025

Kanishkar 11th grade Interested in engineering and robotics Being part of my school’s robotics team inspired me to start building my own website to teach astronomy and astrophysics. South Dakota Kaia 11th grade Interested in neuroscience and astronomy I always knew I wasn’t the only one interested in pursuing a career in science.

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Scientix

AUGUST 2, 2024

Dr. Dimitris Paronis, a physicist specializing in satellite remote sensing from the National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications, and Remote Sensing , kindly accepted our school’s invitation to attend in person and share insights about his career and profession.

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