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What You Might Have Missed in April–What’s up in May

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the most-read posts for the month of April. National Library Week April 3-9. Preparing for College or Career. Long-Term Benefits of Bilingual Education. How to Become a Tech Teacher. Tech Tools for Reading Fluency. Assistive Technology in Colleges. Resources to Teach Taxes. How to Make a Program Easy to Find. 18 Easter Websites and Apps. Earth Day Classroom Activities.

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Growing a community: building the Plant Cell Atlas

Futurum

Growing a community: building the Plant Cell Atlas. Published: May 3, 2022. Plants are integral to society, but there are still big knowledge gaps about how they work at the molecular and cellular levels. To address this, Dr Seung Yon (Sue) Rhee and Dr Selena Rice from the Carnegie Institution for Science in Stanford, California, USA, are helping to build the Plant Cell Atlas, a comprehensive compilation of everything we know about plant cells and the molecules within.

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STEAM FOR GREEN NATURE

STEM Discovery

Abstract ?ebnem Gençtürk, a science teacher, conducted this study with 10 teachers and 78 students from 8 different schools.In the last few years, we have needed to explore and understand the power of nature more. We have volunteered to be … Continue reading → The post STEAM FOR GREEN NATURE appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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Celebrating Asian Heritage & STEM

STEM Minds

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we’d like to take some time to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of the Asian community to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). . When compared to their 6% share of overall employment across all occupations, Asian professionals are overrepresented in STEM jobs, accounting for 13% of those employed.

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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.

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These 3 Latina Teachers Are Pushing the Boundaries of Computer Science Class

ED Week

From California to Massachusetts to Puerto Rico, Latina educators are helping expand notions of what counts as "real" computer science.

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May 3, Rational Numbers on the Number Line

Online Math for All

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Figure It Out: How to Teach Students to Be the Ultimate STEM Problem Solvers

ED Week

See how schools are integrating the teaching of problem solving and entrepreneurial thinking into STEM instruction in very creative ways.

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REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS, RELIEF THE WORLD

STEM Discovery

SUMMARY: The world we live in has given us many beauties. However, we did not know its value. So it’s time to put the world at ease. In this lesson plan, students will learn what the greenhouse effect is, the … Continue reading → The post REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS, RELIEF THE WORLD appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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What does a Researcher do? Watch Researcher Rachael E. Bonoan at Work

Smore Science

Post-doctoral Researcher, Tufts University and Washington State University. This plant, which looks like a giant dandelion, is called Salsify. You can eat its roots! Hi, I’m Rachael! I’ve been studying insects for eight years, but I’ve been observing them for most of my life. As a kid, I spent summer evenings collecting June bugs, moths, caterpillars; whatever I could find.

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

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.

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How my body works?

STEM Discovery

Period: 13 – 14.04.2022 prof. Catelu?a Enciu, Gala?i, Romania Sports, movement, levers, locomotor system – ingredients for a successful STEAM activity developed in two schools from Gala?i, Romania (?coala Gimnazial? Nr. 33 Gala?i and ?coala Gimnazial? Sfin?ii Împ?ra?i Gala?i) Preparation: … Continue reading → The post How my body works?

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What is an Ecosystem?

MooMoo Math & Science

What is an Ecosystem? Think of your favorite restaurant. It consists of living things like the servers, customers, and cooks along with non-living items such as plates,cups, and decorations. It is a community of living and non-living things at a common location and each restaurant has its own unique personality. An ecosystem is similar to a restaurant, it’s a community of living factors called biotic factors and non-living factors called abiotic factors interacting and living together.

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Solving problems in mathematics and physics with 3D Geoboard

STEM Discovery

By Elitsa Tsoneva,Teacher in Technolgy, 25/04/2022 Activity Many people have trouble imagining three-dimensional figures and solving problems related to geometry and physics. In information technology classes, students often find it difficult to create projects by drawing geometric objects. The ability … Continue reading → The post Solving problems in mathematics and physics with 3D Geoboard appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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Summer Enrichment Ideas & Activities

STEM Sport

What are Summer Enrichment Programs & Activities? Summer enrichment programs are anything that promotes learning, education, and engagement in students outside of the classroom and school year. Summer enrichment programs are essential to students’ curriculum retention and development, regardless of grade level. In this article, you will find out ways to engage your students in summer enrichment programs during Summer 2022.

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Downloadable Design Briefs for an Integrative STEM Curriculum

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!

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Tiny Hands eTwinning Project

STEM Discovery

STEM Lesson Plan Title Tiny Hands eTwinning Project Author Eylem B?lgin Authdescriptions Coding is gaining importance today, where digital learning is developing. While improving the design skills of students with Web2 tools, they should be guided to find daily life … Continue reading → The post Tiny Hands eTwinning Project appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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Building Bridges – Spring 2022

Northeastern University

In collaboration with the Northeastern University’s College of Engineering and Admissions Department, the Center for STEM Education hosted the Spring 2022 Building Bridges event on Friday, April 29th, 2022. 47 students from 3 different states and 19 different schools had the opportunity to attend 8 sessions, where they learned about various engineering topics through hands-on activities and presentations (see below for what was offered).

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FIND BLUE / TRANSFORM YOUR SCHOOL AND CITY WITH STE(A)M ACTIVITIES

STEM Discovery

“FIND THE BLUE / TRANSFORM YOUR SCHOOL and CITY” STE(A)M AKT?V?T?ES e Twinning project Europe Turkey, Romania, Italy, Portugal and Spain, made in partnership with the Blue School Network. With a Collaborative and Game-Based Learning conducted with students from their … Continue reading → The post FIND BLUE / TRANSFORM YOUR SCHOOL AND CITY WITH STE(A)M ACTIVITIES appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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May 3, Word Problems on Linear Equations in One Variable

Online Math for All

Word Problems on Linear Equations in One Variable

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THE WORLD IS OUR CANVAS

STEM Discovery

To comprehend and apply STEM principles in making and utilizing wall paints. Students explore the history of paints and the type of paint used in their homes and the reason for using it. They measure the length, breadth and height … Continue reading → The post THE WORLD IS OUR CANVAS appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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May 3, Comparison of Surds

Online Math for All

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We Make Our Own Recycled Paper

STEM Discovery

Factors such as increasing environmental degradation, population growth, production and consumption activities, and deforestation in recent years have brought global climate change to the agenda of the whole world. In order to limit global climate change, the idea of sustainable … Continue reading → The post We Make Our Own Recycled Paper appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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May 3, Problems on Linear Equations in One Variable

Online Math for All

Problems on Linear Equations in One Variable

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Let’s get together with Gather.Town – utilising socially responsive technology in teaching

STEM Discovery

Numerous things have changed in several realms of life during the past few years. Working from home and teaching in a remote setting has become the new normal for many teachers, and although many have acclimated to their home workspaces … Continue reading → The post Let’s get together with Gather.Town – utilising socially responsive technology in teaching appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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May 3, Rational Numbers on Number Line Worksheet

Online Math for All

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HUMAN & ENERGY in Wroc?aw by Iwona Kowalik

STEM Discovery

Last year, together with PhD Wies?aw Wróblewski – a scientist from the Wroc?aw University of Science and Technology, we started organizing an event promoting STEM science in connection with the 60th anniversary of the first human flight into space. The … Continue reading → The post HUMAN & ENERGY in Wroc?aw by Iwona Kowalik appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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May 4, Conjugate Surds

Online Math for All

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Simple Smart Home Design in Scratch App by Iwona Kowalik

STEM Discovery

Scratch is one of the students’ favorite applications to learn coding. It seems to be a great proposition to use when organizing the celebration of many events, such as the EU Code Week, Earth Day or Water Day. Scratch is … Continue reading → The post Simple Smart Home Design in Scratch App by Iwona Kowalik appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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May 3, Comparison of Surds Worksheet

Online Math for All

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STEAM PLAN:MATH-USTIC

STEM Discovery

Math-ustic=Math+Acoustic.This Steam plan aims to integrate Math,Music and Science.And also we use Physics and acoustic. After we prepare our material Math-ustic we aim to show the relationship between the lessons.(STEAM). My lesson plan, in which I integrated Mathematics, Music and … Continue reading → The post STEAM PLAN:MATH-USTIC appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.