User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

I call it a perfect STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) unit. First, I wanted my learners, who are from lower income families, to develop both an entrepreneur mindset and entrepreneur skills along with the creativity and innovation that comes with these skills. It was one of my favorite units.

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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. Developing the creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication skills in our students is important.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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. Embrace STEM Through Creative Recycling Projects. Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources?

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

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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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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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

OCTOBER 15, 2021

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. Creativity This is the fun part of the planning! What creative content will you engage learners in?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Educators and parents can leverage the enthusiasm surrounding the Summer Olympics to motivate students in third through fifth grade in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 5 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Upper Elementary 1.

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Engineering Design Process vs. The Scientific Method STEM learning is an opportunity to engage students in lessons that prompt them to think, plan, experiment, and invent. What is the Engineering Design Process? Engineering design challenges tend to be open-ended and can lead to multiple correct solutions.

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EiE Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

Anyone, even young children, can be engineers. With EiE ® ’s Wee Engineer and EiE for Kindergarten units, you can foster young learners’ creativity and put them on a problem solving path before they reach elementary school.

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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. It’s why we created the Elementary STEM Teachers Club. And you, as a teacher, need community too. Embrace Change.

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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.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Now, they are in display cases in the lobby of our elementary school. Each Halloween season, I become enamored with the passion, creativity, talent, and skill of the sugar, cake, and pumpkin artists on this show. Example Stories: Engineering Related Activities and Standards. NGSS Engineering Standards: 3-5-ETS1-1.

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

The projects also teach students to build on the ideas of others, vet sources, generate questions, deeply analyze topics, and think creatively and analytically. I use the following activities to introduce elementary students to the design thinking process. Many of those same qualities are goals of the Common Core State Standards.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Balloons Over Broadway is our favorite Read Aloud Book for Elementary Teachers during the Thanksgiving season. Use the Balloon Creativity Challenges to Set Up Your STEAM Activity. Our solution is to use part of the Balloons Over Broadway Creativity Challenges to help students warm up their brainstorming skills.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

STEM Science, technology, engineering, and math takes an integrated approach, creating connections across subject areas. We believe that when students see the connections between science and engineering, they will grow to be better problem solvers. Right brain thinkers are creative, intuitive and emotional in their thinking.

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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. 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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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). They have the choice to use a ready-to-print course or unleash their creativity by designing a unique one.

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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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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. Encourage teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking as they encounter challenges and iterate on their designs.

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Carly and Adam

DECEMBER 21, 2021

10 STEM Read Alouds Perfect for Any Engineering Design Challenge STEM activities are fun and engaging, but this type of learning is even better when it’s connected to a great children’s book. This post will share 10 great read alouds for any elementary classroom with a few STEM and Maker activities for each book.

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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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STEM Education Works

AUGUST 7, 2023

Recently Chip orchestrated a rocketry program with 5 th graders at Walls Elementary School, and I was very excited to see how the program turned out. Once engineering groups were assigned, we began meeting each morning on a rotational basis to discuss the basics, history, and physics of rocketry. Then came the fun part.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Children all around the world are beginning to learn about STEM at a younger age, and the basics begin as early as elementary school. Elementary to middle and high schools of all sizes can benefit from the addition of STEM curriculums at every grade from K-12. Creating a STEM mindset is the goal of EiE Youth Engineering Solutions.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

Whether it’s coding robots or exploring the world beyond classroom walls, STEM sparks curiosity and creativity, putting an end to that dreaded “summer slide.” Creative Technology Calling all techies! These programs focus on coding, encouraging learners to discover creative tech solutions.

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Vivify Stem

MAY 5, 2021

Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning By Natasha Wilkerson After conducting a review of STEM curriculum, the National Research Council concluded: There is no widely accepted vision of what K–12 engineering education should include or accomplish. What is the overall goal of engineering education? Do you agree?

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 24, 2024

Free End of the Year Activity (Creativity Challenge) Teachers, are you looking for a free resource for the end of the school year? Spark your students’ creativity at the end the the year with a FREE Finish the Picture Creativity Challenge. What are creativity challenges? Download the free Creativity challenge sheet HERE.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2024

Celebrate the day of love while fostering a love of learning with all thing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! Get ready to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and make this Valentine's Day an unforgettable experience for learners of all ages with Valentine’s Day STEM Centers. Heart Tower Engineering 9.)

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Can your students help Humpty Dumpty by engineering a wall that he can’t fall off of? Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a wall for Humpty Dumpty.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 27, 2024

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. Cinderella STEM by Carly and Adam Material List: Non-Consumable Building Materials (Magnetic Tiles, Brain Flakes, etc.)

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 2, 2024

Try Engineering Summer Institute The Try Engineering Summer Institute is a college prep-level program made for high school students 13-17 who are interested in pursuing engineering or a similar field as a career. They’ll learn about what it takes to be the future scientists and engineers of the world.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This post will share a few of our favorites, along with some hands-on STEM and engineering challenges to extend student thinking while incorporating hands-on engagement. Students might also think about creating a plan for a real school garden or engineer a tool that could help in the garden. The letter makes him feel happy and special.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 22, 2024

As the excitement of the Summer Olympics captivates audiences worldwide, this global event offers a fantastic opportunity to engage kids in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These fields, sometimes seen as challenging, become approachable and fun when intertwined with the spirit of the Olympics.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 10, 2023

Even an intricately engineered Rube Goldberg-like device cannot catch him! They will use the Engineering Design Process to tackle this problem, leading to the construction of a trap to catch a leprechaun. This imaginative story offers opportunities for creative thinking and design. Patrick's Day Party!

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Here, we delve into creative and engaging activities that bring the concept of a solar eclipse to life in the classroom. These activities are perfect for elementary school teachers looking to inspire their students with the wonders of the cosmos through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 26, 2022

Flexible furniture for collaborating, planning, and sharing ideas were an important part of the makerspace design in one of the elementary schools that I served. In my book, STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom I share the idea of the “Ss”; space, storage, and stuff. Do you have a closet?

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Carly and Adam

JULY 17, 2023

This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of Jack and his magical beanstalk and adds a twist of engineering and creativity. This STEM Challenge combines the enchantment of fairy tales with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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