Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Need a few websites and apps to fill in sponge time? Here are Thanksgiving websites that will keep students busy and still teach them: Berenstein Bears Give Thanks (app) Canadian Thanksgiving Online/Offline Thanksgiving activities Plimoth Plantation –a field trip of a Pilgrim’s life. Included on this real-life site is a video of the Pilgrim’s crossing to the New World.
ED Surge
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In 1998, I began my journey as an elementary teacher under the tutelage of my aunt and revered educator, Marva N. Collins. My mother was also a teacher, so I saw firsthand what it meant to be a passionate educator who is deeply committed to students. Their commitment and passion for teaching were the reasons why I chose this profession. After watching them devote time and energy to their craft, I entered the profession with enthusiasm and excitement, not knowing what the next 25 years would brin
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All About STEM
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
If you’re a STEM ambassador joining the STEM Ambassadors Community, not only can you chat with fellow ambassadors, share ideas and collaborate, but you can also find inspirational resources, training and CPD! Whether you are a new STEM ambassador or have been volunteering for years, the STEM Ambassadors Training Hub has everything you need to fulfil your role.
ED Surge
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
After the pandemic, the nationwide adoption of online high-dose tutoring was expected to address deepening educational disparities. Additionally, it gained attention for its ability to provide high-quality education in regions with inadequate supplies of teachers, especially in higher-grade STEM education. However, as of 2023, the effectiveness of high-dose tutoring has gradually declined due to low student participation rates and skepticism from education authorities regarding the actual educat
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
All About STEM
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Christmas is coming! The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Christmas STEM activities workshop provides fun craft ideas, recipes, challenges, experiments, and activities for teachers and families to do with children. Activities are suitable for children aged 4 to 13 years and each project provides STEM-inspired learning, step-by-step guides, printable worksheets, lesson plans.
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All About STEM
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The British Science Association & CREST Awards offer a comprehensive guide to primary CREST which maps projects with the curriculum. “Project-based activities like those offered by CREST have been a lifeline for educators. While CREST activities are often used as enrichment tools to encourage extra-curricular student engagement with STEM subjects, many directly support learning within the science.
Defined Learning
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Project-based learning is effective in enhancing student engagement and achievement while making the classroom experience more relevant, authentic, and fun. Learn how principals and teachers can expand and adapt high-quality project-based curricula to meet their needs and those of their students.
ED Week
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The physics field needs more new voices. Celebrating the everyday awe around you is a good place to start, writes a Yale physicist.
STEM Discovery Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The hustle and bustle of the school year makes it easy to feel short on time and even shorter on energy! Taking a moment to pause and reflect on what you’re grateful for in your personal and work life can help you center your energy where it matters. The Discovery Education team asked members of […] The post Gathering Time for Gratitude appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
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Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.
Futurum
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
“It’s never too early or too late to make a difference.” Published: Ryan Hickman is 14 years old and already has a non-profit recycling business under his belt. He has also appeared on talk shows, met celebrities and travelled in a submarine in the Mediterranean Sea. But, as Ryan explains, nothing compares to the impact he has made from recycling, and helping others to recycle, millions of cans and bottles.
MooMoo Math & Science
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Learn how to convert a strand of mRNA into a polypeptide which is a chain of amino acides. This is called translation and it is one step of protein synthesis. mRNA is created from a template of DNA and uses the same bases except uracil replaces thymine. The strand of messenger RNA is always read from the 5 prime end towards the 3 prime end in triplets called codons.
STEM Sport
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Physical Education (PE) classes offers an innovative approach to education. In an era where sports statistics, science, and technology increasingly influence athletics, PE classes are uniquely positioned to blend physical activity with STEM learning and 21st century skills. This article explores how PE educators and facilitators can use STEM learning in their coursework.
Online Math for All
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Math Terms that Start with A
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These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!
Online Math for All
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Math Terms that Start with B
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