Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Find a file Category: Problem-solving Q: I saved my document, but I can’t find it.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
It took me many years to love my Blackness. Much of that had to do with the fact that I was learning about Black histories for the first time. These stories of resilience and triumph allowed me to see my own humanity as a Black person, something I later realized I desperately needed. It helped me shape and define who I was, who I am and who I am becoming.
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Accelerate Learning
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
If you’re a curriculum leader or math teacher, you are probably facing the challenge of how to support multilingual learners in math class. You are not alone. In fact, 10.4 percent of public school students in the United States were English learners (ELs) in the fall of 2019. These students are not only tackling math skills and learning to think through math problems like your other students but also doing it in a new language.
Futurum
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Can gardening help children grow? Published: Founded by Professor Sallie Marston and led by former school counsellor Moses Thompson , the University of Arizona ’s School Garden Workshop creates and maintains gardens for schools in Tucson. Not only do gardens provide sites for practical learning, but Sallie and Moses believe they help children improve their social competencies and emotional well-being.
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.
Middle Web
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
5th grade teacher Kathie Palmieri has been exploring ways to better infuse mathematics in other subject areas and help students gain a more positive attitude about math’s central place in their lives. She shares some ideas about SEL and two examples from her science lessons. The post Infusing More Math into Our Thematic Teaching first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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STEM Everyday Podcast
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Jason McKenna is the director of global educational strategy for VEX Robotics. An educational strategist with 20 years of experience teaching in elementary classrooms, Jason ensures VEX Robotics’ educational STEM solutions align with global educational standards and fulfill educators’ needs. His new book What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom describes how teaching STEM education in his elementary school changed his classroom and his life, improving his students’ and his own approaches to problem-s
Smore Science
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The answer to the question, “Do squirrels hibernate?” is… it depends on the species of squirrel. Arboreal squirrels, like grey and red squirrels, do not hibernate. Instead, they collect enough food to last them through the winter. They stash this food underground, where they can access it later when food is scarce. This ensures they have a constant supply of food all year round, even during the harsh winter months.
Vivify Stem
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Engineering and the 5E Science Model Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson February 22, 2023 Are you looking to add engineering to your science classroom? Most educators use the 5E learning model to teach science concepts. Can engineering design fit into 5E science units? Yes! Read below as we break down: Steps of 5E Science Learning Model Adding Engineering in 5E Science Model Example of an Engineering 5E Unit What is the Science 5E Model?
Smore Science
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The mummified remains of an individual from Ancient Egypt, Credit:Wikimedia/Alyssa Bivins Recently, scientists unwrapped the mummified remains of a teenage boy buried 2,300 years ago in ancient Egypt. The mummified remains of the teenage boy, known as Egypt’s “golden boy,” had remained a mystery for almost a century. By using computed tomography (CT) scans, scientists could virtually unwrap the mummified remains to reveal what was hidden inside.
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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.
The Maker Mom
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
There is no denying that careers in STEM-related fields are here to stay. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pave the way to our advancement into the future. The numbers simply don’t lie, and these statistics about STEM education and careers clearly show how lucrative these positions can be. However, they also show some other alarming issues related to diversity and gender.
Smore Science
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The sky as seen at night, credit:Wikimedia/Brocken Inaglory According to a new study, the use of artificial light at night has made the night sky turn brighter in recent years. In this study, more than 50,000 observations of stars showed that the night sky has turned brighter by an average of 10% every year from 2011 to 2022. The presence of artificial light at night is known as light pollution.
STEM Next
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Who, How, When, and Where We Talk About Engineering Careers Matters “A professed interest in STEM careers is a more accurate predictor of pursuing an education and subsequent career than test scores.” (Goodwin. The development of a measure of engineering identity. June 2016. American Society of Engineering Education, quoted in Messages Matter: Effective Messages for Reaching Tomorrow’s Innovators by DiscoverE) We know what works; we know what we need to do.
STEM Education Guide
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
We are in a digital world, and a large percentage of children have access to smartphones. With the convenience and accessibility of technology, more parents are allowing their kids to use phones at an early age. While this can be beneficial in many ways, there are risks to indulging young kids with unrestricted screen time. A 2018 study of elementary school students found a link between increased screen time and behavioral problems such as restlessness, reduced attention span, and hyperactivity.
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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
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
How to Solve Simple Equations
STEM Education Guide
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Expressing gratitude is good for everyone. In fact, Teacher’s Cards have become a bit of a trend. Gratitude begins with noticing what you have to be thankful for — if you have a school-age learner, chances are there is an adult in their life worth noticing. You can improve your own well-being by sharing your gratitude for that person, and, in doing so, you’ll make their day better, too.
Stem-by-Design
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
THis was a good overview.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
“This is happening.” I repeated the phrase again, and again, and once more — part of a chorus of perhaps a dozen people sitting together in a meeting room at the university where I’m a graduate student. The exercise was part of an active shooter training, which consisted of about an hour of lecture followed by an hour-long simulation. “This is happening.
Teachers are Terrific
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
These fun worksheets are so versatile and students love them! Have you tried a color-by-number worksheet yet? These creative worksheets make use of skills students need to practice and add some flair with the amazing graphics uncovered in the designs. I have used these sets for years in the STEM Lab! Let me tell you why you need color-by-number sheets and how to use them!
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