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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. This results in students becoming more focused and engaged with their learning.

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POTU Evolution Part 1: From California to Rio Americano

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The state of California has developed a framework for the three-course (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) implementation of NGSS. As I read deeper into the framework, it became clear that some subsegments were more equal than others. Feel free to read it real quick. Physics of the Universe is divided into six segments.

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

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The Magic of Kitchen Chemistry Chemistry is all around us, especially in the kitchen! Here are five chemistry activities that turn your kitchen into a science lab: Baking Soda Volcano: Create a classic reaction using baking soda and vinegar to simulate a volcanic eruption.

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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering

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A material’s chemical properties are equally important. Expertise in physics and chemistry is needed to explore material properties, while engineering skills are needed to manufacture and test materials. At school, maths, chemistry and physics will be useful subjects for studying MSE at university. • STRUCTURE AND SCALE.

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Top tips for engaging your STEM students

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While experiments have a key role in biology (e.g., growing plants), chemistry (e.g., Mathematics teachers teach mathematics in classrooms, chemistry teachers teach chemistry in labs, and PE teachers teach sports on the playing field. So, how can you introduce hands-on activities into your classroom?

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STEM in Science Classrooms – Difference Between Science and Technology

STEM Education Guide

Science in STEM It encompasses fields such as geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and astronomy. —— Collaborative Reasoning Technology tools enable learners’ collaborative reasoning around STEM education in science, equalizing participation. It also helps groups and individuals elevate their ideas.

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

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Equally, human activity impacts the natural world. Pathway from school to ecology • At high school and post-16, take classes in biology and geography. Ecology can also benefit from topics in chemistry and, even, physics,” says Sarah. Study an undergraduate degree in ecology, environmental science, physical geography or biology.