Talk STEM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Engaging students in Math and STEM learning can be difficult at times – and talkSTEM is here to help. talkSTEM resources can work in conjunction with the new Eureka Math curriculum, launched this school year across the Dallas Independent School District, encouraging students not just to learn, but to ask why.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Graphing is an important skill for students whether they go to college after High School or start a career. 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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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

What is STEM? STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. While different, these four fields/subjects use a connected set of hard and soft skills valuable to students and STEM professionals. STEM in Elementary Education The STEM workforce is growing at a faster rate than any other field.

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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. With the critical thinking, creative problem solving, and logical reasoning skills learned through early STEM fluency, young learners are able to adapt more quickly and embrace the world around them with curiosity and confidence.

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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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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.

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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

Report cards are an important tool to communicate to parents how their child is doing in school. 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.

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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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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 12, 2024

Free 100th Day of School Activity (Creativity Challenge) Teachers, are you looking for a free resource for the 100th Day of School? Reaching the 100th day of school marks a significant milestone for both students and teachers alike. What are creativity challenges? Looking for More Ideas for the 100th Day of School?

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2022

Groundhog Day is celebrated every February 2nd and it is the perfect time to engage your elementary students in STEM and maker learning. Groundhog Weather School Do your students have what it takes to be a weather forecaster? Groundhog Weather School Do your students have what it takes to be a weather forecaster?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

STEM, STEAM, STREAM (or some other version of this integrated model of learning) is known by many different names. Whether your school chooses to add the A for the arts or an R for reading, robotics, or even religion, these are all great ways to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students. Jacie Maslyk.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 26, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of January When you can captivate students by the possibility of something new and imaginative, it can lead to opportunities for learning in STEM, design and making. This can happen in your classroom by adding read alouds to your STEM challenges.

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STEM Sport

MAY 15, 2024

During the school year, educators and students follow a somewhat strict curriculum map , outlining what lessons will be taught to align with the necessary state standards, such as Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and K-12 Physical Education Standards.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Although Pi is often considered a topic for middle school and beyond, introducing it to young learners in a way that is developmentally appropriate can offer benefits, laying the foundation for a deeper understanding and appreciation of mathematical concepts as they grow. Why Use Creativity Challenges to Teach About Pi?

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Northeastern University

OCTOBER 16, 2023

On Friday, October 13th, we welcomed around twenty-five 5th grade students from the Chittick Elementary School to campus. This was a lot of fun and the students were really able to get their creative juices flowing! Thank you to Chittick Elementary School for visiting us!

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Stem Activities for Kids

JANUARY 22, 2023

This post contains ideas for celebrating the 100th Day of School for lower elementary students. If you are looking for ideas for upper elementary students, read this post about the 100th Day of School STEM. Why not celebrate how far your students have come with hands-on STEM activities?

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Teachers are Terrific

MARCH 31, 2023

If you are looking for hands-on engaging activities for your upper elementary students, I have great ideas for you. These 3 STEM Challenges are perfect for learning more about seeds and flowers. Are you ready for some Seed Projects in STEM? I have some great ideas, but first I have a story. ” Ah, the ovary.

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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

JUNE 26, 2022

How to Setup Your STEM Classroom At Carly & Adam, we are always being asked about a STEM classroom setup ideas. The bottom line: There is no one perfect way to set up your STEM classroom. Since there are so many incredible classroom spaces, we wanted to share some amazing pictures of STEM, STEAM, or Maker learning spaces.

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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. There are lots of online STEM opportunities too.

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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. Why STEM centers?

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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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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

JANUARY 13, 2022

Providing exposure to a variety of books helps to show students that STEM is for everyone. Books can highlight cool STEM topics like robotics, promote important ideas like sustainability, and showcase STEM careers. It is especially important for young girls and boys to see women as STEM role models. Plan a school garden.

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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. Lessons for each of these ideas can be found in our TpT Store or in the STEM Teachers Club Membership. There are some amazing books on friendship, kindness, and love.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 1, 2022

We can introduce students to tools that support play-based learning and provide opportunities for students to use these tools throughout the school day and in a variety of ways. 8 Tools for Play-Based STEM Learning: Play Dough Cori Cardboard Kits Fancy Markers Puzzles Strawbees Sidewalk Chalk Specdrums Canva. Bold colors or pastels.

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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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The Maker Mom

MARCH 9, 2024

Whether you already have a budding scientist on your hands or would love for your child to learn more about technology, attending one of the many STEM camps in San Antonio can be an enjoyable way to further their interest. Mad Science Mad Science STEM camps operate throughout the year in the Austin and San Antonio areas.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

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. Why Schools Should Teach Entrepreneurship ). Why a Unit on Social Entrepreneurship.

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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?

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 2, 2024

San Diego has a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about STEM throughout the city. There are STEM camps in San Diego held on university campuses, in private facilities, and in some of the city’s most iconic destinations like Sea World and the San Diego Zoo.

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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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User Generated Education

JULY 31, 2023

Too many classes, all grade levels, begin the school year with getting down to academic business – starting to cover content, discussing expectations regarding academic requirements, giving tests, and other academic information provided by the teacher to the students in a mostly one-way communication.

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National Science Foundation

MAY 15, 2024

The decision to remain a science or math teacher, or to continue teaching within a particular school, is closely related to sense of identity (Ware & Kitsantas, 2007). Each teacher was at a different high school or middle school, enabling cross-site comparisons.

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