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JULY 28, 2023

Tessellations are repetitive patterns of shapes that cover a surface without overlapping. With Excel (or another spreadsheet program), you can create tessellations by arranging shapes in a grid and using formulas and formatting options to make the patterns visually appealing. Here’s a step-by-step lesson plan to use Excel or another spreadsheet program to teach tessellations: If the lesson plan is blurry, click on it for a full size alternative.

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ED Surge

JULY 28, 2023

For decades, our country has invested in creating a more diverse STEM workforce by launching efforts that increase the representation of women and people of color in the field. Out-of-school time programs have played a large role, funneling more girls and youth of color into K-12 STEM education programs that introduce them to the field. On the surface, this strategy makes sense — if we get more girls and young people of color interested in STEM early, we’re bound to make strides toward a STEM wo

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All About STEM

JULY 28, 2023

If you’re a curriculum teacher looking to connect your subject to careers, these are for you! The My Learning, My Future resources from The Careers and Enterprise Company are designed to help support work towards Gatsby Benchmark 4, highlighting the relevance of subjects to future careers. Packs can be used as homework, in lessons or in extra-curricular sessions and there are 27 subjects covered.

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MooMoo Math & Science

JULY 28, 2023

What is the difference between a donkey and a mule? These animals have been used for years in order to transport supplies and people over very rough terrain. The main difference between a donkey and a mule is that a mule is the offspring of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare), while a donkey is the offspring of a male donkey and a female donkey (jennet).

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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.

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All About STEM

JULY 28, 2023

You can inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work, with the help of the Careers & Enterprise Company Resource Directory. The Directory is comprehensive and has been carefully curated to easily find trusted, high-quality resources quickly. You can search the Resource Directory here or browse all available resources. If you’re looking for a specific group of resources.

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All About STEM

JULY 28, 2023

Have you visited the Apprenticeship Arcade? The Amazing Apprenticeships arcade is packed with interactive fun games and quizzes to help young people explore and learn about apprenticeships. Match jobs to roles, guess the apprenticeship emojis, identify real apprenticeships, name the logos and more! There are so many activities to choose from, try some of our favourites: Whack-a-mole Game Balloon.

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STEMe

JULY 28, 2023

Aurora, IL The quest to unravel the enigma of gravity, the invisible force that governs the motion of celestial bodies and shapes the very fabric of our universe, can be traced back to renowned physicist and mathematician, Sir Isaac Newton. In the late 17th century, Newton's insights into gravity laid the foundation for classical mechanics and provided a broad architecture to comprehend the movement of objects on Earth and around the universe.

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Kid Spark Education

JULY 28, 2023

Looking at the expansive growth of STEM education in the last ten years, you might be surprised to learn that so many antiquated myths around STEM education still prevail.

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