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17 Online Chemistry Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are popular online resources about Chemistry: Beaker –a digital beaker app Chemistry collection from Carnegie ChemCapers Chemistry instructional videos ChemmyBear –resources for Chemistry and AP Chemistry classes CK12 Chemistry simulations Collisions Chemistry Concord Consortium –chemistry, earth science, engineering, life science, physics Crash Course: Chemistry (videos) EMD PTE — periodic table Interactive Periodic Table Molecules –Molecules is an application for viewing three-dimension

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Advancing Digital Literacy for a Digitally Inclusive Future

ED Surge

In many classrooms, students demonstrate an enviable tech savviness as they easily navigate new applications with grace and little fear. Need your computer hooked up to the projector? There is a good chance at least one student can do it for you. Need help getting the WiFi booster to work properly? Ask a student. There is no question that today’s schools are filled with digitally savvy children who have grown up with technology and the internet of things.

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CREST Awards on a Shoestring: Ages 5-11

All About STEM

Get children involved in CREST Awards with low-cost resources and everyday household items! In collaboration with Mewburn Ellis, CREST Awards has created Star and Superstar ‘on a shoestring’ project packs. The activities are designed to be easy-to-run and low-cost. You don’t need to be a teacher, have a science background or have access to specialist equipment to run them, so they’re great for.

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For Teens, Text-Based Crisis Lines Increase Accessibility Amid Mental Health Emergency

ED Surge

“Sounds like you’re a really good older brother.” Logan Shideler said that to a 14-year-old boy who had called California Youth Crisis Line because he was contemplating suicide. Shideler lent an ear to the boy, who talked about feeling protective of his younger brother. The people who answer the phone aren’t there to give advice, says Shideler, who supervises volunteers for the crisis line, which is run by the nonprofit California Coalition for Youth.

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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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Employer Benefits: Hosting a Nuffield Research Placement

All About STEM

Nuffield Research Placements are engaging, real-life research projects, where Year 12 students have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution towards the work of a host organisation. What are the benefits? By hosting a Nuffield Research Placement you can support young people and diversify your workforce while forging strong links with schools and colleges in your local area.

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ESA Teach with Space: Online Conference

All About STEM

Educators can register now for the ESA Teach with Space Online Conference, taking place on the 11th and 12th of July 2023! By joining this conference you will have the opportunity to see inspirational talks by Space experts and participate in panel discussions addressing, among others, the future of space exploration and “Space for a green future” Get ideas from the space classroom experiment.

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Graphic Novels: Paired or Primary Reads?

Middle Web

Do graphic novels get to stand on their own, or should they be paired with additional texts? ELA teacher Jason DeHart explores that question and concludes (no surprise) that the answer is both. See his suggestions for paired titles that will appeal to middle grades readers. The post Graphic Novels: Paired or Primary Reads? first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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NEW STEM Insights Magazine: Primary & Secondary

All About STEM

STEM Learning’s NEW STEM Insights Magazines are landing in schools this week! STEM Learning has created STEM Insights Magazine based on feedback from teachers and educators. Editions are packed with information, inspiration and articles to support your teaching. Click to take a look at the digital versions & discover relevant, topical content and lots of useful resources too!

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Exploring the Impacts of Family STEM Engagement

EiE Blog

Incorporating learning time with family time has been shown to have a positive impact on learners of all ages. Not only does it increase attendance and graduation rates, but it also provides opportunities to develop essential social and emotional learning skills. But where to begin?

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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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Become an Enterprise Adviser!

All About STEM

The Careers & Enterprise Company are calling for people to #RewritetheStory and support schools and colleges to shape young people’s futures. By registering to become an Enterprise Adviser, you could be partnered with a local secondary school or college and use your skills, business experience and networks to help them develop a strong careers programme that supports all students.

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20 Science Fair Projects

The STEM Laboratory

Are you on the hunt for science fair projects kids will love?! We’ve got you covered! These 20 science experiments are motivating AND educational – our favorite combination. Get inspired below and then hop over to snag our 30 Science Experiments in our shop that are all kid-approved! Teach kids about physics, chemistry, engineering and so much more.

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Amazing Apprenticeships: Logistics with the RAF Webinar

All About STEM

Join this exclusive webinar to find out more about the exciting apprenticeships in logistics with the RAF.

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Thimble.io Connect March 2023

Thimble

We're so excited to share that we launched our Thimble.io Connect Newsletter! We will share our latest and greatest updates moving forward in the newsletter. If you want to subscribe, you can do so at the bottom of this post! The post Thimble.io Connect March 2023 appeared first on Thimble.io Online STEM Classes.

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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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Calculate the Conditional Probability using a Contingency Table

Basic-Mathematics

Learn to calculate the conditional probability using a contingency table. This contingency table can help you understand quickly and painlessly.

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Edufront and Thimble.io jointly to certify 5 million STEM learners

Thimble

From 2022-2027, the partnership will create programs and labs to certify over 5 million students in STEM, AI and Robotics. The post Edufront and Thimble.io jointly to certify 5 million STEM learners appeared first on Thimble.io Online STEM Classes.

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OTT 204: Will You Add Being Brave With Makerspace to Your New Year's Resolution List?

Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

If you've been thinking about adding "being brave with makerspace" to your New Year's resolution list, then this episode is for you!

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Mar 29, Construction of Linear Equations

Online Math for All

Construction of Linear Equations

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OTT 202: A Look Back at 5 Blissful Ideas to Make This Holiday Spectacular for Teachers

Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

Today, we look back at episode 58 and determine a holiday mindset. Come take a listen.

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Why I’m Head over Heels for Science Flipbooks: Meaningful and Organized Science Notes

The Science Penguin

Science flipbooks are a fun way to take notes and organize information. With a science flipbook, you can cut and paste and take notes. You can also label diagrams and add other visual aids to help you remember scientific concepts. It’s a really hands-on way to learn! Plus, because it’s all in one place, it’s easy to find what you need!

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OTT 203: Implementing New Habits in the Classroom for the New Year: A Look Back

Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

Today, we look back at episode 59 of One Tired Teacher.

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EU Code Week with robots and microcontrollers

Scientix

Picture provided by the author, attribution CC-B Y Does school have to be boring? Do children learn only when they follow the teacher’s instructions? No! EU Code Week is an opportunity to encourage students to learn programming and it is great fun. In addition, students can learn on their own, trying to work with new tools and using the knowledge of their peers.

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OTT 203: Implementing New Habits in the Classroom for the New Year: A Look Back

Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

Today, we look back at episode 59 of One Tired Teacher.

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