Know Adam's Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Science teachers use thinking routines to encourage students to think critically about big ideas. When students learn how to extend their reasoning using thinking moves, they are challenged to go below the surface and build a deeper understanding of scientific ideas and STEM principles.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Real-World, Meaningful Problems This kind of scenario — linking the drama of mountaineering with work on percentages in middle school math — can effectively be used in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the classroom. It’s an instructional approach where students learn by actively engaging in real-world, meaningful problems.

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Accelerate Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2022

You too can create a STEM classroom where students are actively engaged in collaborating to solve problems using creativity and critical thinking.

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Know Adam's Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Science teachers use thinking routines to encourage students to think critically about big ideas. When students learn how to extend their reasoning using thinking moves, they are challenged to go below the surface and build a deeper understanding of scientific ideas and STEM principles.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Professional development allows teachers to continue to improve their practice, learn new strategies and content, and engage students. Research has found that effective professional development is content-focused, incorporates active learning and supports collaboration.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

School and district leaders have shared challenges that they are facing regarding the use of AI for teaching and learning. AI has the ability to expand what learning looks like within a particular discipline, introducing novel teaching strategies and applications for concepts. What Is AI Literacy?

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 20, 2024

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best opportunities for learning and development. One way to do this is by incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning into their playtime. In this article, we will explore some of the best STEM learning toys for 7 year olds.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

Incorporating topics like these into the STEM classroom is a great way to spark student interest and motivate students to engage in the scientific method via hands-on, project-based learning. Encouraging students to ask and discuss questions about the world around them is an essential part of any STEM classroom.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 20, 2024

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best tools for learning and development. One of the most effective ways to do this is through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning toys. In this article, we will explore the top STEM learning toys for 5-year-olds.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 20, 2024

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best tools for learning and development. One of the most effective ways to do this is through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning toys. In this article, we will explore the top STEM learning toys for 5-year-olds.

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STEM Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A 2018 study by the International Journal of STEM Education found that when students had the opportunity to participate in STEM activities, they were engrossed in the learning and inspired to think about potential real-world applications for the concepts they explored.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

STEM education benefits students of all ages. This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. STEM encourages students to solve problems. It hones critical thinking skills and helps students learn to navigate the complexities of group work.

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ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

schools have “deprioritized” the teaching of civics and social studies, in favor of pumping resources into mathematics and STEM fields. One reason for that, he argues, is that it’s easier to measure how much students are learning in math and science by using standardized tests that can be quickly graded by machines.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 27, 2024

What makes stem toy a smart choice for your child? Beyond fun, these STEM toys engage young minds in the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, offering an innovative way to learn while playing. However, STEM toys provide more than an introduction to scientific concepts.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

As a current STEM teacher in North New Jersey and a Google Certified Trainer, Billy focuses on implementing cutting-edge instructional design and is co-author of “connecting Your Students with the Virtual World.” Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey. AIforEducators. So sign up today.

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STEM Minds

MAY 27, 2024

The fusion of interactive learning with traditional educational approaches has revolutionized the way we think about teaching and learning in the STEM fields. Our robotics program, specifically designed to foster an environment of hands-on, interactive learning, serves as a prime example of this educational innovation.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There is a growing demand for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the classroom, and for good reason as extensive data supports the evidence and importance of SEL for long-term success. But we also see a growing demand for STEM and Computer Science in the classroom, too, as gaps in STEM and technical ability continue to exist.

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Box Light

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Teachers and students are discovering new and engaging ways to incorporate dynamic STEM experiences into their teaching and learning. Below are 10 activities that have boosted key skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication, and problem solving while showing students that STEM exploration is fun!

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“I've always thought games were good models for everything—how to learn, but also how to be,” says Arana Shapiro. Now the Managing Director and Chief Learning Officer at Games for Change , Shapiro stands at the vanguard of a movement to both normalize and prioritize game-based instruction in schools. So, I joined her team.

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STEM for Kids

APRIL 26, 2024

To address this need, STEM For Kids is excited to announce a free webinar titled “5 Practical Ways To Include Artificial Intelligence: Ethics, Critical Thinking, Diversity, & Career Connections In School Classrooms.” STEM For Kids® ranked #173 on the highly coveted Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 29, 2024

Johnson, PhD, Holistic Learning Theory and Holistic Education, 2005 What Is Holistic Learning? Holistic educators facilitate learning experiences that nurture learners’ minds, bodies and hearts. STEM educators, does this all sound familiar? There's considerable overlap between STEM and holistic learning.

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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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patricks Day STEM Activities for Kids 1. Flip a Gold Coin and Learn About Probability 12. Patrick's Day with essential STEM skills.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 20, 2024

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best tools for learning and development. One of the most effective ways to do this is through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning toys. In this article, we will explore the top STEM learning toys for 6 year old boys.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

As an educator, I am constantly seeking innovative ways to engage my students and enhance their learning experience. That’s why I am excited to share with you the concept of integrative learning activities in STEM. Join me as we explore the future directions of advancing integrative learning in education.

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Defined Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2023

With the growing influence of technology in both the workplace and schools, STEM and coding education are becoming increasingly more important across all grade levels. STEM and coding foster skills such as critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and more.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This article is meant for parents and educators looking to teach their students/children that it is okay to fail, especially in STEM learning. In the STEM workforce, it is key that workers are willing to take risks, pivot when problems arise, and try again when their first (or fiftieth) attempt is not successful.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 31, 2023

Photo by Zain Abba: [link] Empower Your Intellectual of Hands-On Learning with Teacher’s Toolkit For Stem Education- Are you a teacher looking to enhance your STEM education toolkit? Additionally, integrating technology into your STEM lessons will create a dynamic learning environment. Look no further!

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Box Light

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In today's tech-centric world, early coding instruction from K-5 has gained prominence because knowledge and skills go beyond the classroom and help shape future STEM success. Coding cultivates vital skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and computational thinking, applicable throughout the curriculum.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are foundational to a child’s education. Students begin participating in STEM learning as early as preschool and kindergarten. These frequent touchpoints with STEM curricula lead to STEM literacy, which benefits a child’s educational and personal development.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 17, 2023

Hey there, fellow STEM enthusiasts! Today, I want to talk about the latest innovation in STEM education – Cue Robot. As a writer passionate about promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), I am excited to share with you how this fun and interactive robot is changing the game for learners of all ages.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Power Skills, which include creativity, collaboration, resilience, leadership and critical thinking , make all other skills more effective. But as AI automates more aspects of the current workforce , learning Power Skills is more important and powerful than ever. We can’t overlook STEM.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

Fairy tales are more than just enchanting stories that whisk children away to a magical realm; they are a treasure trove for igniting imagination and critical thinking through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges. 5 Fairy Tale STEM Challenges 1. Engineer Houses for the Three Little Pigs 4.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

Learn from past errors. The students of today will be the STEM innovators and professionals of tomorrow. With this in mind, it’s vital that students gain the STEM skills necessary to take on the challenges of the future, and that students understand the ethics behind STEM technologies and the STEM subjects.

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STEM Sport

MAY 30, 2023

In a rapidly changing world with constant technological advancements, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is constantly evolving and adapting to the new needs of society. This article talks about the importance of an environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

Use hands-on, project-based learning as a primary tool for instruction. Bring technology into the STEM classroom. Later on in the learning process, encourage students to go back and reflect on these notes, using them as a guide as they conduct research and/or test prototypes. KEY POINTS Encourage questions.

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STEM Education Shopping

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

But did you know that there are also board games specifically designed to teach kids about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? In this article, we’ll explore the top STEM board games for kids that are not only fun but also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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