Carly and Adam

MAY 1, 2024

Glow Day is a vibrant and educational event that turns learning into an exciting glow-in-the-dark experience. It's a day where math, science, engineering, and technology illuminate through fun, hands-on activities that spark students' curiosity and foster creativity. Why Host a Glow Day?

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 28, 2024

Hosting a Classroom Glow Day can be a thrilling experience for both students and teachers. This event allows kids to engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive and visually stimulating activities that all glow under black lights! Need some ideas for your Classroom Glow Day?

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) had told science teachers that kids learn science best through a hands-on, interactive, student-centered, and inquiry-based approach (see NSTA Position Statement ). The report asserted the highest priority was to revitalize K-12 science and mathematics education.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In a world where the mental health of our youth is becoming an increasingly pressing concern, Dr. Brian Smith's podcast couldn't come at a more critical time. But what exactly are these five essential ingredients for nurturing student well-being?

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National Science Foundation

JULY 12, 2023

While the majority of those efforts have focused on helping students develop this emergent 21 st century skill, our team has been exploring how to help educators apply CT toward a key challenge: designing equitable, student-centered learning experiences at the classroom, school, and district levels.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They offer a unique opportunity for educators and parents to engage children in hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities that not only make learning fun but also deepen their understanding of the solar system. The first activity we will explore is a paper plate solar eclipse model.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 8, 2024

Imagine transforming your classroom into a vibrant universe where students embark on a journey through space, exploring moon phases, solar eclipses, planets and constellations. Explore the Universe Using Augmented or Virtual Reality 3. Create a Paper Plate Model of Earth’s Orbit Around the Sun 5. 10 Astronomy Activities: 1.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 13, 2022

This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links. The books we share with our students can cultivate an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. Providing exposure to a variety of books helps to show students that STEM is for everyone. Ada Lovelace Poet of Science by Diane Stanley 8.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As the leaves begin to change and cooler temperatures arrive, it is the perfect opportunity for educators and parents to incorporate autumn-themed STEM activities into their curriculum and at-home learning. The Beauty of Seasonal STEM Learning Seasonal STEM learning integrates the changing dynamics of nature with foundational STEM principles.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

STEM, STEAM, STREAM (or some other version of this integrated model of learning) is known by many different names. Whether your school chooses to add the A for the arts or an R for reading, robotics, or even religion, these are all great ways to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students.

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National Science Foundation

MARCH 6, 2024

The University of West Florida (UWF)-Teach Program prepares STEM majors to become STEM teachers in high-need school districts (HNSDs) and provides the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Robert Noyce Teacher scholarship to qualified candidates (DUE # 1660615 and # 2151061 ).

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2024

Don’t just learn about the solar eclipse , invite your students into an interactive exploration of the wonders of the universe through STEM! Explore the Sun Using Augmented or Virtual Reality 4. Recreate the Path of a Solar Eclipse Using Play Dough 5. Check out the following suggestions: 7 Solar Eclipse Activities: 1.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 23, 2023

Resilience is about thoughts, feelings and behaviors that can be learned, and can help you bounce back after facing adversity…building resilience in children is key to helping your child prepare for what the future may hold” (LaFountain, 2021). Click the images below to learn more about each program. competence 2.

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Chillax Science

APRIL 25, 2023

I have been in the world of science education for over two decades, but it wasn’t until I became a mother that I started thinking that homeschooling is best. Homeschooling is one of the best methods of educating children because it allows for a safe, personalized and flexible learning experience.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 24, 2023

Maybe your school uses the acronym as STEM or STEAM or STREAM. Both STEAM and art projects foster student creativity. They provide students with a way to expose them to new ideas and allow them to express themselves. Sometimes we create learning experiences for students, but aren’t necessarily sure about their intent.

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PCS Edventures

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A geographic information system (GIS) is a valuable tool for a wide range of STEM careers, including environmental science, civil engineering and market analysis. This data is displayed using various apps and software, which can differ depending on the industry. The data is then used to make real-time, informed decisions.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. parents and educators) play an important role in fostering and supporting the development of those skills (Rehmat et al., Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al.,

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 29, 2022

Has your principal ever walked into your classroom while students are working, just to stand there and observe? Students are coloring in the binary code on their paper before they create their bracelets. Maybe students are twisting pipe cleaners together to create a tree or a bird or gluing popsicle sticks together to make a bridge.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s educational landscape, teachers often find themselves racing against the clock, juggling lesson plans, assessments, and the ever-important (and sometimes seemingly impossible) task of keeping students engaged. They enable teachers to seize teachable moments as they happen, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning atmosphere.

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Carly and Adam

MAY 9, 2022

There are lots of different models and templates for lesson planning and each teacher chooses the way that is most comfortable for them. There are lots of different models and templates for lesson planning and each teacher chooses the way that is most comfortable for them. Where can I find more information?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 8, 2023

They enjoy learning about new things, especially the world around them. We can pique their curiosity by sharing interesting books connected to hands-on challenges. There are many great read aloud selections to share with your students. Students will love learning about animal habitats, nature, weather, and the environment.

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National Science Foundation

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When thinking about science education during the pandemic, a critical theme emerged: space matters. Teaching and learning about science education through video-conferencing software does not provide the appropriate environmental conditions to adequately prepare teacher candidates for real-world, in-person teaching (Rapanta et al.,

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STEM Discovery Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Early learning has become essential to the long-term academic and social success of our students. Research-Backed Benefits of Early Learning. Learning is social, emotional, and academic. Adversity produces toxic stress that affects learning and behavior, but how schools respond matters.

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PCS Edventures

MARCH 15, 2022

With STEM, there is no one way to think or learn. Neurodiversity is the belief that people's different approaches to learning are strengths , as there is no singular “right” way to interact with the world around them (Baumer, 2021). How can educators best incorporate learners’ passions into valuable and measurable learning experiences?

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Whether you have a collection of building bricks or maybe a Lego wall or table, there are many ways that these can be used in the classroom. From free play to curriculum-embedded activities, designing and constructing with bricks is a great way to engage students in hands-on learning. Charlton House Library @charltonlib.

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National Science Foundation

APRIL 11, 2024

The last habit is the focus of this blog— sharpen the saw— preserve and enhance the greatest asset you have, you. A study focused on teacher well-being indicated the omnipresent culture of performativity and its consequences on how teachers interact with their students and colleagues (Murphy et al.,

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Ellipsis Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In the Renaissance era, Da Vinci’s discoveries were way ahead of his time (such as sketching models that could be used as blueprints for helicopters, artilleries, and catapults that came to exist hundreds of years later). Da Vinci is a prime example of someone who mastered both art and science. But what does STEAM stand for?

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2022

This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links. 14 Diverse STEM Picture Books for Elementary Students Our classroom libraries and the stories that we share with our students should be reflective of the diversity that makes up our world. Think about the ways that water can be used to help others.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 23, 2022

It’s rewarding, but keeping everything in the air at once can be exhausting. Our turn-key programs allow you to become actively engaged in learning. Both programs can be used interchangeably to enhance learning in traditional and out-of-school settings. PCS Edventures has you covered!

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whether you are just getting started with a new STEM lab or you’ve been facilitating hands-on learning for a while, there are many different materials that students will enjoy using in your space. Students can bring their own ideas to life or follow guided directions to create a model that they’ve chosen.

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PCS Edventures

JULY 10, 2023

Try this mental workout: How many different ways can you repurpose a sweet potato? Take a moment to list as many as you can. Innovation Rooted in Southern Agriculture: Though he became the first African American to earn a Bachelor of Science degree, George Washington Carver’s story began in the throes of slavery. Washington.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Teaching STEM with kindergarten students doesn’t have to be challenging. Be prepared Explore curiosities Incorporate breaks Share books Find resources Never underestimate Setting up our classrooms for STEM learning and preparing engaging materials for our students is important at all grade levels, but especially in kindergarten.

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National Science Foundation

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

2011; Strutchens & Martin, 2013; and others) have been exploring teacher leadership as a mechanism for preparing and supporting teachers to make classrooms equitable for all students. In this blog, we share three case studies of teacher leaders. For over twenty years, several mathematics education initiatives (Campbell et al.,

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 24, 2022

Even though they made up over half of the workforce in 2018, women only account for 46% of science professionals, 25% of computer and math professionals, 15% of engineering and architecture professionals and 10% of advanced manufacturing professionals (STEM2D.org and Luenendonk, 2020) — and those numbers aren’t exactly skyrocketing.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

That being said, education research communities have been fascinated by various models of instruction. How can teachers help students retain important knowledge? Foster a love of learning? Direct instruction and inquiry based learning are two popular learning models used in schools everywhere.

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Futurum

AUGUST 16, 2023

Supporting small farms: how protecting local farms can protect local communities Published: Small farms make up more than a half of the agricultural land in the US and produce just over a fifth of the country’s agricultural produce. It can be easy to forget this. Some farms can roll on for thousands and thousands of acres.

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Some students are eager to code robots and others want to grow a vegetable garden. The Scientific Method STEM learning is an opportunity to engage students in lessons that prompt them to think, plan, experiment, and invent. Improve: How can I improve my solution? The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk.

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