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Teaching 2nd Grade Earth Science

Carly and Adam

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a valuable tool for teaching problem-solving and promoting creativity in young students. Check out The Earth Science STEM Challenge (Erosion, Water Cycle, Landforms) 1. This STEM activity aligns with NGSS Earth Science Standards for Kindergarten.

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The Best Books and STEM Challenges to Teach Kindergarten Earth Science

Carly and Adam

As our youngest learners begin to explore STEM, one important science topic is the study of earth science. This activity aligns with NGSS Earth Science Standards for Kindergarten but could also be used in 1st and 2nd grade, too! This challenge gets students using their observation skills while also practicing math.

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National STEM/STEAM Day Nov. 8th

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National STEM Day is November 8 and the unofficial holiday celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. National STEM Day is November 8 and the unofficial holiday celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States.

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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More than just a science magazine for kids: Smore

Smore Science

Smore is an informative, engaging, and beautifully illustrated science magazine for kids. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Smore is an informative, engaging, beautifully illustrated science magazine that features outstanding women in STEM fields. Science in the News. Science like a Girl.

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Classroom Activities for Earth Day

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Created by the California Institute of Technology, the Earth Now app provides a visual picture of recent global climate data from Earth Science satellites including surface air temperature, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, water vapor, as well as gravity and sea level variations. Earth Day lesson plans.

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Why This Small New York District Is Rethinking Its Approach to Edtech Procurement

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In her 16 years with SCCSD, Brown has held four different positions, beginning as a self-described “tech savvy” earth science teacher. As such, it should come as no surprise that, upon learning about Course of Mind: ISTE’s learning sciences initiative , she jumped at the chance to enroll a cohort of her colleagues.

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