Vivify Stem

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Critical Issues of K-12 Engineering Education Post by Natasha Wilkerson December 28, 2021 Did you know that most state science standards now include engineering? But does engineering actually support science learning? Are teachers prepared to teach engineering effectively? I am working on my Ph.D.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Brianna, has some general observations about STEM education in 2020: Stem Education in 2020. ” The world’s workforce lacked a lot of science specialists, that is why STEM education became more popular. So, what is STEM education? Early Childhood STEM Education.

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Teach Science for All

DECEMBER 21, 2023

National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) just released their latest FREE report titled Rise and Thrive with Science: Teaching PreK-5 Science and Engineering. I haven’t dug into this much yet so I’ll have more to say later.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al., Young children naturally and informally engage in engineering-related behaviors and activities (Petroski, 2003).

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STEM Sport

MARCH 21, 2023

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematic subjects. This term is most commonly used when discussing education and specific jobs that use these skills. Bringing STEM Learning into Elementary Education STEM is an important part of elementary education. Price: $358.99

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 30, 2022

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are fundamental aspects of elementary education. By introducing STEM in early education, students create a strong foundation in these subjects, giving them the confidence to continue STEM throughout their education and beyond!

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Northeastern University

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Last Friday on February 3rd, the Center for STEM Education had an exciting day at Perkins Elementary as they taught three classes all about engineering, water pollution, and water filters.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

I call it a perfect STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) unit. Entrepreneurship education benefits students from all socioeconomic backgrounds because it teaches kids to think outside the box and nurtures unconventional talents and skills. Why Schools Should Teach Entrepreneurship ). Introduction.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Students develop critical thinking and engineering skills. It's an amazing resource for STEM club, STEM Teachers, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom! Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas.

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Northeastern University

MARCH 28, 2023

Last Friday on March 25, the Center for STEM Education had a chance to invite Perkins Elementary to Northeastern for the Paper Birds Competition. At this event, the students first learned all about engineering and how they are all engineers themselves! Say Cheese!

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Elementary school is an important and formative time in a child’s education. During this time, educators provide grade K-6 students with the core learnings necessary to progress through their education. For example, students are introduced to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The term is commonly used when talking about education and careers. STEM in Elementary Education The STEM workforce is growing at a faster rate than any other field. What is STEM?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

If your school doesn’t teach a course about personal economics, there are many online sites that address the topic as mini-lessons. ” For educators and parents, Admongo includes tools like videos, lesson plans, printed materials, downloads, and alignment with state standards. Age group: Upper elementary.

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STEM Education Guide

AUGUST 28, 2022

At the top of that list of innovative toys, you’ll find LEGO engineering kits. Best STEM LEGO Engineering Kits. These are some of the best LEGO sets I’ve found to spark the engineering curiosity in all kids. Remember learning about Newton’s Law in elementary school? Children of all ages can find fun in learning.

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Northeastern University

APRIL 5, 2023

Last Friday on March 31, Phineas Bates Elementary joined the Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University to tackle engineering! We began our day by learning all about engineering. This connects to bio-engineering, where the egg represents a persons’ head, an essential part of the body to protect.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

But Barclay — a former Virginia math educator of the year — thought back to his own experience with a discouraging middle school teacher and decided to think through what the student was saying rather than dismiss it. So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education? Or even newer math ?)

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students. Furthermore, it can transport students to different times and places, making history and geography lessons more immersive and educational. I had the blessing of teaching her daughter and collaborating with her.

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Scientix

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Keywords: elementary school, STEM, STEM method. STEM is derived from the abbreviation of the capital letters of the words Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Gonzalez and Cuenzi 2012). However, during primary education, children begin to acquire many concepts, including science, technology, mathematics and engineering.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Engineering is why traffic flows smoothly on crowded roads and why bridges survive despite massive loads of trucks, and is the foundation for much research into global warming and alternative energy. These four topics cover every aspect of our life.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2023

As elementary teachers, we play a pivotal role in fostering creativity in our students. This blog post explores strategies for teaching creativity and offers tips for incorporating these techniques into your classroom. 7 Tips for Teaching Creativity to Elementary Students: Encourage Curiosity and exploration.

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Kid Spark Education

AUGUST 26, 2022

At Kid Spark Education, in our work providing STEM education early and consistently, we’re well aware that there are a variety of ways to bolster a love of STEM learning in the classroom. For elementary school students in particular, there are so many books that teach about science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Engineering in the Science Classroom Post Natasha Wilkerson November 22, 2022 Help! I am a science teacher, and I am trying to figure out how to integrate engineering in my classroom! Which engineering challenges best support science learning? What about engineering practices?

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Teach Science for All

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Check out the article below from The 74 by the incredible Dr. Tiffany Neill that describes how an elementary school in Louisiana did a crazy thing…they started systematically teaching science in all of the grade levels. And spoiler alert- the outcomes for students were pretty great.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In an era where environmental consciousness is more important than ever, elementary school teachers have a unique opportunity to instill values of sustainability and creativity in their students. Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources? Save $5 on your first month using coupon Code: CarlyAndAdamBlog.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

If you are not a teacher please visit Education Week and you’ll understand what I mean. Regardless of the reasons, I have noticed an amplified educational pandemic lately. Unfortunately, the majority of these trends do very little in the work of advancing science education. It’s a never-changing process.

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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?

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 12, 2023

In elementary STEM or science classes, you may or may not be responsible for providing letter grades or an overall percentage for students, but it is still important to share progress with students and their families. 13 ways to describe how students engage in STEM and elementary science. Works collaboratively with others.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2023

STEM doesn’t require a lot to get started, but here are our top 5 recommendations to help make teaching STEM easier. Top 5 Tips and Tricks for Teaching STEM to Elementary Students: Have Growth Mindset. Have Growth Mindset In the STEM space, it is important to have a growth mindset , for both educators and students.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are foundational to a child’s education. These frequent touchpoints with STEM curricula lead to STEM literacy, which benefits a child’s educational and personal development. But, oftentimes, it is not something actively taught in education.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!

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STEM Sport

APRIL 19, 2023

In the field of STEM education, where complex concepts and problem-solving skills are often required, having a growth mindset is essential for success. By instilling a growth mindset in students early on, parents and educators can help them develop the skills and attitudes needed to thrive academically and beyond.

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Start-Engineering

MARCH 9, 2020

Students are crowding into engineering programs across the country, a reflection of the field’s growing popularity in the last 10 years. The tail winds On nearly every front in education, the profile of engineering is rising. And in colleges across the country, enrollments in engineering programs are ballooning.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2022

14 Diverse STEM Picture Books for Elementary Students Our classroom libraries and the stories that we share with our students should be reflective of the diversity that makes up our world. This is especially important in STEM, demonstrating that science, technology, engineering, and math are accessible to ALL students.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Teaching STEM with kindergarten students doesn’t have to be challenging. 6 Tips for teaching STEM in the kindergarten classroom. At the kindergarten level, books are a great way to engage young learners in interesting texts that lead to engineering and design experiences. The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk.

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Start-Engineering

JUNE 24, 2020

Is elementary school too early for career awareness activities? While long a feature of high school and even middle school education, career-oriented programming increasingly shows up in elementary school learning activities. Even so, the elementary-level content is much less developed than what older grades get.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Now, they are in display cases in the lobby of our elementary school. As mentioned in the title, I believe this to be a perfect STREAM (Science, Technology, wRiting, Engineering, Art, Math) lesson. These have been further discussed in A Model of Good Teaching? Example Stories: Engineering Related Activities and Standards.

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

The projects teach students how to make a stable product, use tools, think about the needs of another, solve challenges, overcome setbacks and stay motivated on a long-term problem. The projects also teach students to build on the ideas of others, vet sources, generate questions, deeply analyze topics, and think creatively and analytically.

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