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Engineering in Elementary School

Accelerate Learning

Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. It's about preparing students for a future where technology and engineering are central. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

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It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner.

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Students Have Different Thinking Speeds. Inclusive Teaching Means Realizing That.

ED Surge

She even has a book she co-authored on the topic, called “Uncommonsense teaching: Practical Insights In Brain Science to Help Students Learn.” For this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we talk with Oakley about why she thinks inclusive teaching means understanding the variety of learning speeds and styles of students.

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Tech Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024

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There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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How Laser Cutter Brings New Inspiration to the Classroom

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STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. A laser cutter can spark creativity among students. Creativity Students can get innovative and creative using a laser machine.

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No Prep Solar Eclipse Activities for Kids (Creativity Challenges)

Carly and Adam

The solar eclipse, a celestial event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily obscuring the Sun's light, presents a unique teaching opportunity. Engaging students in understanding this phenomenon can be enhanced by incorporating no prep creativity challenges that foster imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Family Science Night Activities

Carly and Adam

Imagine an evening brimming with discovery, excitement, and hands-on learning, where families come together to explore the fascinating world of science. Welcome to Family Science Night —an enriching and educational gathering crafted to ignite the curiosity of both children and adults! Need some ideas for your Family Science Night ?

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