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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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Department of Education and will last five years. Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? What is SHAPE?

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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

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The purpose of this post is to provide researchers, students, educators, teachers (and anyone else frustrated with paywall restriction to human knowledge) with a set of open access journals and websites for free scholarly articles and research papers. SpringerOpen publishes peer-reviewed research and makes it available online for free.

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“Without climate education, I don’t see the value in going to school at all.”

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“Without climate education, I don’t see the value in going to school at all.”. Teach the Future is a student-led movement, campaigning for broad climate education in the UK. They are also advocating for green vocational courses and climate-friendly educational buildings. WHO OR WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO STUDY CHEMISTRY?

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10 Great Virtual Reality Apps

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It has become the most exciting education device in a decade, enticing students to become engaged in pretty much any topic that includes a VR overlay. Topics might include languages, literature, social science, STEM, coding, makerspaces, and arts. The Impact of VR on Student Education. Expeditions . NearPod VR.

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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“At the same time, participants gain knowledge about science, scientific processes and the natural components they study. Why is citizen science important? While formal science education – the science we study in school or college – provides important scientific skills and knowledge, a lot of learning occurs outside of formal settings.

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STEM Programs: How to Choose the Right Major

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Let’s explore some essential questions to consider as you explore STEM education. This will help to encourage their critical thinking, a skill they’ll take with them throughout their lives and into their college higher education. Let’s look at the main branches: Science in STEM.

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