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Innovative Play: Magnetic Building Blocks 100 for Kids

STEM Education Shopping

As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for innovative toys that engage and educate my child. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Magnetic Building Blocks 100 for Kids – a truly transformative play experience. These blocks not only enhance creativity, but also foster problem-solving skills, introduce STEM concepts, and develop fine motor skills.

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Ideas for a Spider-Themed Week

Teachers are Terrific

If you are thinking about a Spider Week I have so many ideas to share with you! I have tips and resources that are already made for you- just print and get ready for high engagement from your students. Is there anything more fun than teaching the differences between animal groups? I love helping students learn how to identify an insect versus a spider.

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Collaborative Creativity: Building With 184 Pcs-110 Pcs Magnetic Blocks

STEM Education Shopping

As I sit down to build with my 184 pcs-110 pcs magnetic blocks, I can’t help but marvel at the power of collaboration. These magnetic ( 1 ) blocks have transformed the way I unleash my creativity, allowing me to build and innovate like never before. In this article, we will explore the benefits of collaborative building and how these magnetic blocks foster creativity.

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6 Back to School Teaching Tips for Elementary Educators

Carly and Adam

Drawing inspiration from our August Happy Hour with Jed Dearybury in the STEM Teachers Club , here are some practical tips for elementary educators to ensure an engaging classroom at the start of the school year. The start of a new school year brings with it a whirlwind of emotions – excitement, anticipation, and often, a touch of nervousness. For teachers, it's a chance to recreate their spaces, introduce fresh teaching methodologies, and provide students with an atmosphere that fosters both le

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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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Small Set, Big Creativity: Magnetic Building Blocks 40pcs

STEM Education Shopping

As I held the magnetic building blocks in my hands, I couldn’t help but marvel at the endless possibilities they offered. With just 40 pieces, this small set had the power to ignite my creativity and unleash my imagination. From constructing towering skyscrapers to designing intricate bridges, these magnetic blocks allowed me to explore different shapes and structures in a way that was both fun and educational.

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Does Your School Have the Tech to Support an Esports Program?

Robot Lab

By Ellie Gabel Although most schools have integrated technology into many aspects of their institution, their standard equipment doesn’t typically meet the requirements to support an Esports program. To modernize and future-proof their endeavors, they must invest in quality equipment.

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Aug 18, Difference Between Zero and Infinity

Online Math for All

Difference Between Zero and Infinity

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Tech Ed Resources for your Class–Digital Citizenship

Ask a Tech Teacher

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of

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Utilizing Online Resources to Find the Right STEM Job

Career in STEM

STEM fields are full of high paying jobs that require a special set of skills. As high schools and colleges educate students more about the opportunities these fields offer, it’s important to find the right STEM job for your personality, education and interests. What Is STEM? STEM is an acronym for Science Technology Engineering and Math. Experts describe STEM fields as having philosophies that integrate all four areas into a cross-disciplinary, single program that offers real world teaching met

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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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DNA Fingerprinting

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Chandler, AZ Deoxyribose nucleic acid, a.k.a. DNA, is the double-stranded polymer that contains the genetic instructions for life as we know it. Since scientists discovered DNA in 1953, there has been an upsurge in the amount of research and innovation people can do with DNA. Examples include cloning, recombinant DNA technology, DNA fingerprinting, and in agricultural biotechnology.

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What Student Loan Debt Means for the American Dream

ED Surge

On February 20, 1961, the 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, provided a profound message to the U.S. Congress regarding the importance of education. “Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education,” stated President Kennedy. “Our requirements for world leadership, our hopes for economic growth, and the demands of citizenship itself in an era such as this all require the maximum development of every young American's capacity.

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