Fri.May 12, 2023

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Register: The Great Science Share 2023

All About STEM

The Great Science Share for Schools is coming! “We invite your pupils to ask any scientific question they are interested to investigate and share. Each year we provide an inspirational theme to stimulate curiosity. This year the NEW theme is ‘Science Around Us’ ” – The Great Science Share Get Involved! In the lead-up to the Great Science Share, themed activities and lessons are available to.

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How My Lunch Table Became a Space for Community Among Multiracial Students

ED Surge

Picture of me at seven years old. Photo courtesy of Natasha Akery. I didn’t know I was biracial when I was a kid, but I knew I was different. I grew up on the coast of South Carolina with church steeples on the horizon and Spanish moss hanging from large live oak trees. I wasn’t your typical Southern girl. My father is white and an American G.I. who met my Korean mother while stationed overseas.

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Turtle Guards

Scientix

Picture provided by the author, attribution CC-B Y This project is a STEM project suitable for the 5E model. Within the scope of the project, various studies were carried out on the threats and problems faced by turtles and the solutions to these problems. At the Engage stage, children’s preliminary information about turtles was obtained with a mind map.

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Amusement Park Rides STEM Challenges

Teachers are Terrific

If you are looking for the most engaging projects possible in your STEM class for summertime events, I have some Amusement Park activities to share! These four challenges are our absolute favorite challenges in my upper grades. Students beg to do these challenges over and over. The four all have one thing in common! These are rides you might find in an amusement park.

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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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Best Online Robotics Classes For Kids 2023

The Maker Mom

Robotics is an exciting field within the already in-demand range of careers within STEM. Kids will love classes centered around robotics for the same reason they enjoy make-believe. It allows them to activate their creativity side and see it produce tangible results. Children have no shortage of options for online robotics classes to attend. The same benefits of other subjects in STEM apply to robotics, including critical thinking, improved communication through teamwork, and time management abi

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VFX

STEMe

Sugar Land, TX Visual Effects (VFX) is the creation of visual media that is added to footage to create realistic situations or other visual effects, including CGI, compositing, motion graphics, and more. VFX is used in movies, video games, and animations. VFX usage can be subtle, like enhancements to lighting, color grading, and editing parts out of media.

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How Can Cue Robot Make Students More Engaged In Stem Education? Superb Tips and Guide for You

STEM Education Shopping

Source: wonderworkshop.com Hey there, fellow STEM enthusiasts! Are you tired of seeing students disengaged in their studies? Have you ever wished for a way to make learning more interactive and exciting? Well, look no further than Cue Robot. How can Cue robot make students more engaged? Cue Robot is an innovative tool that can revolutionize the world of STEM education by providing a hands-on approach to learning ( 1 ).

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The Human Body’s Quirks: From Your Ears to Your Feet

STEMe

Sugar land, TX The human body has many quirks, but there’s a reason for everything. The science is astonishing, from your ears all the way to your feet. Lets see if you know the why behind these. When an airplane is going up or going down, have you experienced a tingling feeling in your ears? (A word of advice- after you get off the plane, close your nose and try to sneeze).

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How Can Cue Robot Improve Performance? Comprehensive Guide

STEM Education Shopping

Hey there, friend! Are you looking to improve your performance in a fun and interactive way? Look no further than Cue robot ( 1 )! How can Cue robot improve performance? As a performance improvement expert, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of incorporating technology into training programs. Cue robot is an innovative tool that allows individuals and teams to enhance their skills through hands-on learning experiences with robots.

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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.