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3 Student Engagement Strategies for Your Classroom

STEM Education Works

Student engagement has been a topic of discussion for decades. As a former teacher, I hate to admit that even when I was in school I wasn’t engaged nearly as much as I should’ve been. As a student, I felt that my engagement wasn’t important to my grades, and instead, test scores were what mattered. .

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9 Hidden Benefits of STEM Curriculum

STEM Sport

STEM curriculum improves students STEM literacy while introducing them to key areas in the real world that use the skills they are learning.Real world examples are but not limited to earth science, anatomy, and climatology.

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STEM Kits for Middle School Students

STEM Sport

Why Use STEM Kits Regardless of parent skillset, there are easy, effective ways to get students engaged at home. STEM kits offer parents and children all the tools they need to engage in STEM at home without the need to purchase additional materials.

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A Teacher’s Guide to Science Fair

Vivify Stem

In a science fair, students typically choose a topic of interest, formulate a scientific question or hypothesis, and conduct experiments or research to find answers or solutions. The projects can cover various fields of science, such as biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, environmental studies, and more.

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Empowering Educators: Online Workshops for Aspiring STEM Teachers – Comprehensive Guide

STEM Education Shopping

Here are four effective strategies for engaging students in STEM education ( 2 ): Project-Based Learning: This approach involves students working on a project or solving a real-world problem using their knowledge of STEM subjects. It promotes collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

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Navigating the Three Dimensions of NGSS: A Guide for 4th and 5th Grade Teachers

The Science Penguin

Check out more of our NGSS-aligned science resources HERE. Science and Engineering Practices: “Doing the ScienceScience and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are the processes through which students engage with and explore scientific ideas.

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

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Marcy Brown is the Director of Technology for the small district, tasked with the procurement of all educational software and hardware for a group of roughly 1,400 students and 300 faculty members. In her 16 years with SCCSD, Brown has held four different positions, beginning as a self-described “tech savvy” earth science teacher.

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