Sat.Feb 24, 2024

article thumbnail

Archery STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

Get ready to bring the excitement of the Summer Games into your classroom with a STEM challenge that combines the precision of archery with the fascinating principles of physics, specifically Newton's 3rd Law. This hands-on Archery STEM Challenge is not just about hitting the bullseye; it's about integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into a fun, interactive project that students will love.

STEM 52
article thumbnail

Best STEM Curriculums for K-12 Schools

The Maker Mom

STEM is the future of education, and schools that hope to be a part of it need to adopt a curriculum for these in-demand skills. Children all around the world are beginning to learn about STEM at a younger age, and the basics begin as early as elementary school. This can put students on the track to success from the start of their educational journey and all the way through to college and a career.

educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Surfing STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

Get ready to bring the excitement of the Summer Games into your classroom with a STEM challenge that combines the thrill of surfing with the intriguing world of magnetism. This hands-on Surfing STEM Challenge is not just about building; it's about inspiring your students to think creatively and understand the principles of magnetic fields in a fun and engaging way.

STEM 52
article thumbnail

An Introduction Activity for Teaching Natural Selection

The Trendy Science Teacher

Are you a Biology teacher that’s gearing up to teach natural selection? Allow me to introduce you to an engaging introductory activity that I like to call “ Feeding Frenzy.” I love this introduction activity because it gets the students up and moving and generates discussions that are the perfect segue into my natural selection and theory of evolution lessons.

article thumbnail

Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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.