STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM in Elementary Education The STEM workforce is growing at a faster rate than any other field. Best STEM Activities for Elementary Students In this article, STEM Sports® introduces simple and easy-to-implement STEM activities for elementary students.

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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

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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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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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

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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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 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. Step into the enchanting realm of magic and innovation with the "Cinderella Fairy Tale STEM Activity."

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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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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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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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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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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. Adding Play to the Day Dr. Jenny Nash Olivia Davison, an elementary innovation teacher at Redlands Unified, says that using LEGO Education for purposeful play is a fast-growing trend with K-5 teachers and students in her district. This is purposeful play. Why Teachers ??

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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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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

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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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are foundational to a child’s education. Cultivating Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Problem-Solving STEM learning sparks a natural curiosity in students. Students begin participating in STEM learning as early as preschool and kindergarten.

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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

Grade 3 CoderZ Adventure: Trailblazers introduces elementary students to the basics of computing and robotics through a gamified environment in which students program a robot to explore virtual worlds. Students navigate a virtual robot through agricultural-themed missions as they learn coding basics such as sensors, loops, and conditionals.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 21, 2023

This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of "The Little Red Hen" and adds a dash of engineering and problem-solving. In the Little Red Fort STEM Activity , students will enjoy the enchantment of fractured fables combined with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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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? Ask: What is the problem that needs to be solved? Experiment: Does my proposed solution actually work?

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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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Vivify Stem

JANUARY 24, 2024

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!

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 29, 2023

Get ready to cross the bridge into a world of fairy tales and engineering with "The 3 Billy Goats Gruff Fairy Tale STEM Activity." 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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Get Caught Engineering

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

And we, at Get Caught Engineering, have been inspired by them to create engineering lessons that incorporate these well-loved tales that appeal to young and old alike. The ideas for an engineering connection is limitless. Fairy Tales encourage students to begin to problem solve and generate design ideas.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

What I am putting forward is that I am tired of “ one more thing ” pushed into elementary school teachers, specifically. This kind of teaching method tends to place heavy emphasis on rote learning and recalling facts, often at the expense of deeper critical thinking skills, creativity, and experiential learning.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

Programming Sphero robots can help students develop essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Give students a chance to explore and experiment on their own, and they’ll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills along the way. Resources and freebies are provided.

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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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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 17, 2023

With their magnetic properties and endless building possibilities, they promote creativity, problem-solving skills, and spatial awareness. These blocks offer a hands-on and creative way to build, explore, and learn through imaginative play. My child loves experimenting with different combinations to create unique designs.

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STEM Sport

JANUARY 30, 2023

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEAM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. This term is similar to STEM but adds the ‘A’ to put an extra emphasis on the art and creative side of careers and education. What is STEAM?

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to your elementary classroom with Ozobots! Image the excitement on your elementary students’ faces as they experience the thrill of creating their own miniature Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in your classroom! The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved American tradition.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 9, 2024

At Code 4 Bots, there’s a firm focus on robotics through hands-on projects and an online curriculum structured around real-life problem-solving. Developing students’ soft skills is also a key component, including problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. Robot-making and AI robotics are two of the core themes.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 20, 2023

So, put on your chef hats, grab your building blocks, and let's embark on a delicious and creative adventure! This STEM Challenge combines the enchantment of fables with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2023

Top 5 Tips and Tricks for Teaching STEM to Elementary Students: Have Growth Mindset. In STEM classrooms, we teach students the engineering design process , helping them to experience the way that engineers use this cyclical process to design, fail, and try again. Find Your STEM PLN. Use Engaging Materials. Find Your STEM PLN.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

Once kids begin to code, you’ll see that it fosters these skills and characteristics in learners: develops computational thinking enhances executive functioning skills encourages creative thinkers and innovators At what age can learners begin to code? why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 8, 2024

These activities are perfect for elementary school teachers looking to inspire their students with the wonders of space through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. It's a creative and simple way to bring the dynamics of our solar system to life for young learners.

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Stem Activities for Kids

JULY 10, 2022

This download contains 16 tasks, 4 that focus on each of the aspects of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Tap into the creative and problem-solving brain areas before diving into STEM challenges. My favorite STEM challenges for upper elementary all use simple materials but are always a hit.

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