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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This might include geology, geography, chemistry, or another topic. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. Describe a new approach you used in your play that you haven’t used before.

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Left-brain or Right-brain Dominant? Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths

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The Sciences The sciences, including physics, chemistry and biology, are perfect for left-brain dominant individuals. These subjects involve critical thinking, problem-solving and a strong understanding of scientific principles. You can pursue a career as a scientist, researcher or science educator.

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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. The seminars revolve around group projects, discussions and case studies on STEM-related issues.

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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Even after 144 years, Ward’s Science continues to be a leading provider of a full range of science products, kits, and resources for AP Science, Biology, Chemistry, Digital Science, Earth Science, Physics, and more for elementary-age students through High School (and beyond)–including Makerspace environments. How do you use it.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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Professor Jeffrey Catchmark and his team at Pennsylvania State University in the US believe they have one such solution, using common plant-based materials to create sustainable food packaging. This goes hand in hand with ethical thinking. I love mathematics, problem solving and logical thinking.

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Published: At Furman University in the US, Dr Ben Haywood and Professor Julia Parrish from the University of Washington are studying how citizen science programmes impact the relationships participants have with the places and ecology they study which might, in turn, increase scientific literacy. 1322820 and 2031884.

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Building and training human tendons in the lab

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Professor Pierre-Alexis Mouthuy , based at the University of Oxford in the UK, is taking this a step further with tendon building, by using humanoid robotic arms and soft bioreactor chambers to ‘train’ tendons to deal with the stresses they will encounter in the human body. They often lead to pain and prolonged periods of disability.”.