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STEM Curriculum For Elementary Schools

STEM Sport

Elementary school is an important and formative time in a child’s education. For example, students are introduced to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In this article, STEM Sports® explains the benefits of STEM curriculum and how it can be implemented at the elementary level. . What is a STEM Curriculum?

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Building & Using an Elementary STEM Curriculum Map

STEM Sport

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. When implementing STEM in elementary education, educators and school administrators often benefit from creating a STEM curriculum map. STEM curriculum is an essential part of a child’s education.

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Engineering Education for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Content, Pedagogy, and Assessment

National Science Foundation

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al., Young children naturally and informally engage in engineering-related behaviors and activities (Petroski, 2003).

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How to Start an Elementary STEM Club

Carly and Adam

How do you Start an Elementary STEM Club? Communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking are also important skills for educators to develop as you consider taking on this new adventure. Communicate your vision with admin, parents, and community members. So, do you want to start a STEM club?

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Engineering in the Science Classroom

Vivify Stem

Engineering in the Science Classroom Post Natasha Wilkerson November 22, 2022 Help! I am a science teacher, and I am trying to figure out how to integrate engineering in my classroom! Which engineering challenges best support science learning? What about engineering practices?

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Basketball STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

Combining STEM and Basketball in Elementary Classrooms Basketball is not just a sport; it's an exciting avenue for introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to elementary students. The task is to engineer a game where students can successfully get the ball into the hoop using only one hand.

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Astronaut Training and the 4 C's of STEM

Vivify Stem

Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson January 22, 2024 Unleash Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in your Students! Challenge your students to complete astronaut training to collect all four badges: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking!