Scientix

APRIL 12, 2024

Light pollution, the excessive and misdirected artificial lighting that obscures our view of the stars, has become a global concern. However, by educating and inspiring the younger generation, we can foster a love for dark skies and empower children to take action against light pollution.

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Scientix

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The children drew upon their scientific research -utilizing the S(science)from STE(AM)- personal experiences and insights to address a range of problems that a city might face. The Makey Makey kit is particularly effective in teaching programming and engagingly creating tangible interfaces.

Robotics 52

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Start-Engineering

MARCH 9, 2020

As a new report from the National Academy of Engineering makes clear, the shine of engineering as an up-and-coming star in K-12 education might well be getting lost in a light-sucking black hole at the center — the daunting task of teaching engineering. In a population of some 1.5 million, this rate translates to about 2,000 teachers.

Engineering 52

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National Science Foundation

AUGUST 9, 2022

Inspired by a challenge to design a research study of teacher effectiveness based on measures beyond student test scores, we were awarded a Noyce Track 4 research grant from the National Science Foundation to explore teacher effectiveness through culturally responsive education and core practices. 2014; Villegas & Lucas, 2007).

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