ED Surge

JULY 4, 2023

He’s applying his research as a creative producer for a new show on PBS called Work It Out Wombats! Then he switched careers to become a kindergarten teacher and later a high school teacher before going back to get a doctorate in education from Stanford University. How do you work STEM themes into a show for such young kids?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Preparation for Higher Education and Careers : Graphing skills are fundamental in many higher education disciplines and careers. Whether students pursue studies in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), social sciences, or business, they will likely encounter situations where graphing skills are essential.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 8, 2021

It is not clear to me why elementary students are rarely offered elective courses. I never understood why elementary students aren’t shown the bigger picture of a lesson, unit, or course. I have the privilege of teaching gifted elementary students at a few Title 1 schools.

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Carly and Adam

AUGUST 18, 2023

Drawing inspiration from our August Happy Hour with Jed Dearybury in the STEM Teachers Club , here are some practical tips for elementary educators to ensure an engaging classroom at the start of the school year. As educators, we might have lesson plans or teaching methods that worked brilliantly in the past.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2022

14 Diverse STEM Picture Books for Elementary Students Our classroom libraries and the stories that we share with our students should be reflective of the diversity that makes up our world. This is especially important in STEM, demonstrating that science, technology, engineering, and math are accessible to ALL students.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 12, 2023

In elementary STEM or science classes, you may or may not be responsible for providing letter grades or an overall percentage for students, but it is still important to share progress with students and their families. 21st Century Skills - “The 4 C's” Within the STEM space, we understand the importance of the 4 Cs.

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Talk STEM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Engaging students in Math and STEM learning can be difficult at times – and talkSTEM is here to help. Check out these tips from talkSTEM/Comerica Teacher Fellows, Megan Acosta, on how to mix things up and keep kids wanting to talk STEM! Megan teaches 4th grade Math at Mockingbird Elementary in Dallas ISD. Share and Enjoy

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You can download lesson plans for One Plastic Bag and 500+ more STEM Challenges in Carly and Adam’s STEM Teachers Club. In an era where environmental consciousness is more important than ever, elementary school teachers have a unique opportunity to instill values of sustainability and creativity in their students.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The after-school STEM club meets every Wednesday. Today, they were excited to try out their designs in a practice run before they head to the local park next week for their “official” STEM club launch party. What is an After-School STEM Club? How do you Start an Elementary STEM Club? Things got quiet.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Benefits of Virtual Reality for STEM Education. In a world with constantly changing and improving technology, parents and educators are uniquely positioned to alter how they educate their children/students. Virtual reality (VR) allows children to explore STEM concepts through real-world examples and applications.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

Ask a group of educators what they call it and you will likely get a handful of different answers. STEM, STEAM, STREAM (or some other version of this integrated model of learning) is known by many different names. Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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. As educators, we constantly seek innovative methods to engage students in STEM learning.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 27, 2024

Step into the enchanting realm of magic and innovation with the "Cinderella Fairy Tale STEM Activity." This captivating STEM Challenge weaves together the timeless charm of fairy tales with the thrill of STEM learning, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Check out our Fairy Tale STEM Bundle!

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Helping students understand the concept of Pi through the use of creativity challenges not only enriches their mathematical knowledge but also fosters critical thinking, encourages collaborative learning, and makes the learning experience more engaging and enjoyable. Why Use Creativity Challenges to Teach About Pi?

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Physical Education (PE) classes offers an innovative approach to education. This article explores how PE educators and facilitators can use STEM learning in their coursework.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! These global games provide an opportunity to explore essential STEM concepts through practical activities, while also encouraging teamwork, and a broader understanding of the world.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Skateboard and Skatepark STEM Challenge: A Force and Motion STEM Challenge for Upper Elementary Are you ready to roll into the exciting world of STEM with your upper elementary students? This project is perfect for fostering creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application of STEM concepts in the classroom.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 8, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of December STEM learning is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math. It is a hands-on way for kids to extend their learning in these subject areas while developing creativity and critical thinking skills. How much exactly?

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Kid Spark Education

MAY 12, 2022

Starting STEM education early sets students up for educational success in and out of the STEM subjects.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 26, 2022

How to Setup Your STEM Classroom At Carly & Adam, we are always being asked about a STEM classroom setup ideas. We love seeing ideas from classrooms across the globe, so we asked educators on all of the social media platforms to share their insight on this regularly asked question. A one size fits all formula does not apply.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

STEM is the future of education, and schools that hope to be a part of it need to adopt a curriculum for these in-demand skills. Children all around the world are beginning to learn about STEM at a younger age, and the basics begin as early as elementary school. A free demo is available for interested schools.

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Stem Activities for Kids

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

I asked my favorite STEM educators to share their favorite Valentine’s Day STEM or STEAM activities, and I just know you’ll LOVE these low-prep, high engagement STEM challenges. They are “low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration and build your classroom community.”

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Stem Activities for Kids

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

I asked my favorite STEM educators to share their favorite Valentine’s Day STEM or STEAM activities, and I just know you’ll LOVE these low-prep, high engagement STEM challenges. They are “low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration and build your classroom community.”

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Carly and Adam

AUGUST 16, 2023

Free International Dot Day Activity (Creativity Challenges) Teachers, are you looking for some free resources for International Dot Day? After the encouragement from her teacher Vashti begins drawing dots, making them bigger, better and more creative with each iteration and inspiring others along the way.

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STEM Education Shopping

MARCH 3, 2022

Want more STEM experience for your children, but not aware where to start from? Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education Is not only rule out engineering, but also to new innovation. But there are quite a few that offers programs or schools that use STEM as their base curriculum for students.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 6, 2024

As the excitement of the Summer Olympics captivates audiences worldwide, it presents a golden opportunity to inspire our younger generation not just in sports but in the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). 10 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Kids 1. 10 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Kids 1.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 11, 2023

STEM is the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics that fuses some of the most important subjects of the 21st century with practical, real-world learning opportunities. The next stage for these kids is to get a formal education. You can find something for every age!—–

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

If you are not a teacher please visit Education Week and you’ll understand what I mean. Regardless of the reasons, I have noticed an amplified educational pandemic lately. Unfortunately, the majority of these trends do very little in the work of advancing science education. What are science education teaching methods?

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STEM Next

MAY 26, 2022

Seven Fun and Family-Friendly Ideas for a Summer of STEM. With less structure and more time for self-directed play, summer is an ideal time to encourage children’s interests, confidence, and creativity. Here are seven ideas to bring STEM fun into summertime. Find inspiration from a classroom or afterschool educator.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Are you ready to explore the exciting world of STEM with your elementary students? Today, we're diving into a unique challenge that not only introduces students to the dynamic game of field hockey but also encourages them to blend creativity with scientific principles to craft their very own tabletop hockey game.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a wall for Humpty Dumpty. Perfect for elementary classrooms, it offers a fun, innovative way to explore the classic story of Humpty Dumpty, enhancing literacy and STEM skills. Check out our Nursery Rhyme STEM Bundle!

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Get Caught Engineering

JUNE 2, 2023

From Thrills to Skills: How Amusement Parks Inspire STEM Learning in Elementary Education As an elementary teachers, we are always on the lookout for innovative ways to make STEM subjects come alive for our students. One extraordinary resource that sometimes goes unnoticed is the amusement park.

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STEM for Kids

MARCH 14, 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina USA 3/14/2024 Our Founder, Moni Singh, sat down with Amber Freeman of CBS17 to discuss how to inspire diversity in STEM fields. So, when she founded STEM For Kids, she started creating opportunities for diverse young students to get hands-on experiences with STEM.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Elementary teachers, don’t miss out on bringing the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to your students due to latex allergies and restrictions! Your students can still enjoy the experience of creating their own parade balloons using latex-free materials such as paper plates and cardstock, all while learning important STEM concepts.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 29, 2022

What exactly is STEM? Maybe a colleague or administrator visits your STEM classroom and has some questions, objections, or misconceptions about what they see. STEM and crafts are both hands-on in nature, but STEM is much, much more! While STEM and crafts may have a few similarities, they are very different.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 29, 2024

Free Valentine’s Day Activity (Creativity Challenge) Teachers, are you looking for a free resource for Valentine’s Day? Spark your students’ creativity this Valentine’s Day with the 6 Hearts Creativity Challenge. What are creativity challenges? Creativity Challenges are a great way to help students build creative stamina.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

It’s relatively new on the education landscape and I have yet to reach a comfort level with it. Here are her thoughts on the importance of 3D printing in education: The range of possibilities which 3D printing provides is almost limitless. Yet 3D printers are a natural choice for instruction in STEM courses.

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