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9 Hidden Benefits of STEM Curriculum

STEM Sport

STEM education applies this to students and allows them to practice their skills through trial and error, critical thinking, and collaboration. Foster leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. STEM learning promotes a collaborative environment where students learn how to effectively work in groups.

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A Teacher’s Guide to Science Fair

Vivify Stem

In a science fair, students typically choose a topic of interest, formulate a scientific question or hypothesis, and conduct experiments or research to find answers or solutions. The projects can cover various fields of science, such as biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, environmental studies, and more.

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Navigating the Three Dimensions of NGSS: A Guide for 4th and 5th Grade Teachers

The Science Penguin

Check out more of our NGSS-aligned science resources HERE. Science and Engineering Practices: “Doing the ScienceScience and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are the processes through which students engage with and explore scientific ideas.

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Exploring Culturally Responsive Science Teaching Through Turbulence and Challenge: Starting a Multi-year Research Study During the Pandemic

National Science Foundation

Given the locations of our three programs, we will learn about culturally responsive science teaching in rural and urban and northern and southern high-need schools. We focus specifically on Earth science, chemistry, and physics. Dual Lenses: Culturally Responsive Education and Core Practices.